FAIRHAVEN PRIMARY SCHOOL in West Midlands, Stourbridge

Education Centre Information: Fairhaven Primary School:

Establishment Type:Community School
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Dudley
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 300
Number of boys: 156
Number of girls: 144
Age Range: 4-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Opened in 1969, the school is situated in a 'pleasant' residential area on the Kingswinford side of Wordsley. Facilities include eight classrooms, a hall, library, a special area for food technology, two playgrounds and a playing field. The school also has a computer suite with six computers and every child has access to two classroom-based computers. A 'wide range' of extra-curricular activities is available, including team sports, badminton, gymnastics, chess, needlework and music. Fairhaven has a 'strong' sporting tradition and the football team has won the local league five times in the last seven seasons. The school also enjoys success in netball, swimming and cricket. Fairhaven aims to 'create a happy and caring environment' for its children and 'provide a wide range of well-balanced learning opportunities for all children to help them grow into independent and responsible people'. It is oversubscribed, with 42 applicants for 35 places.