Fairview Community Primary School
Drewery Drive, Rainham, ME8 0NU
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils
684
Headteacher
Mrs Karin Tillett
Type
Primary
Ofsted
Good
Local authority
Medway
About Fairview Community Primary School
Based in Rainham, Fairview Community Primary School is a primary school for children aged 3 to 11 and takes boys and girls. The school currently has about 684 pupils. It is a maintained school within the Medway local authority area. Mrs Karin Tillett leads the school.
Inspection at a glance
At its most recent Ofsted inspection on 30 October 2024, Fairview Community Primary School was judged Good. The full inspection report is linked from this page so you can read the inspectors' own words.
How the school is performing
The latest published key stage 2 figures show 73% met expected standard in reading, writing and maths (2024/25). Overall absence stands at 3.9%, which is attendance of about 96.1% (2024/25). Around 5.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals. Figures come from the Department for Education's published school performance data and are shown in full further down this page.
Getting a place at Fairview Community Primary School
You apply for a place at Fairview Community Primary School on the primary common application form through Medway, with the national deadline of 15 January. Where there are more applications than places, the school's published oversubscription criteria decide who is offered a place, typically starting with looked-after children and siblings. There is no separate entrance assessment. Always check the current admissions policy on the school's own website before you apply, because criteria can change year to year.
SEND at a glance
Fairview Community Primary School is a mainstream school, supporting pupils with SEND alongside their classmates through the graduated approach of assess, plan, do, review. The school's SEN information report is the authoritative source and is linked in the SEND section below.
Before and after school
For working families the school runs an on-site nursery. Session times, costs and availability are set by the school, so confirm them before you rely on a place.
Fairview Community Primary School contact details and location
You will find Fairview Community Primary School at Drewery Drive, Rainham, Kent, ME8 0NU. The school office can be reached on 01634 338710. A map, directions and the school's own website link are on this page.
Ofsted inspection
Overall effectiveness
Ofsted's most recent visit confirmed the overall rating. It did not re-grade the individual areas.
Fairview Community Primary School admissions and catchment area
No entrance test - you apply on the common application form
Fairview Community Primary School does not run its own entrance test. Places are allocated by Medway Council using published oversubscription criteria. Oversubscription criteria usually cover looked-after children, siblings, distance from the school, and (for faith schools) faith criteria.
Dates and criteria change each year - always confirm with the school and Medway Council. Medway school admissions →
How to apply
1. Apply on the common application form (autumn term before Reception)
Complete the Primary Common Application Form on the Medway Council website by mid-January - for September 2026 entry the window ran from Friday 7 November 2025 to Thursday 15 January 2026, and offers were emailed on Thursday 16 April 2026.
2. National Offer Day (mid-April)
You'll be told your allocated school by email - for 2026 entry KCC emailed offers on Thursday 16 April 2026 after 4pm, with offers visible online from 5pm.
3. Accept and, if needed, appeal
Accept your place by the given date. If you didn't get your preferred school, you have the right to appeal.
4. In-year admissions
Moving mid-year? Apply directly through Medway Council's in-year admissions team, or in some cases direct to the school.
Didn't get a place? You can appeal
If Fairview Community Primary School is not offered on National Offer Day, you can appeal the decision. The appeal is heard by an independent panel and is free to submit.
How to appeal a school offerFairview Community Primary School results and attendance
KS2 results
A-Level results
N/A
Attendance
Free school meals
SEND support at Fairview Community Primary School
SEND setting
Mainstream school
For full details, visit the school's SEND information page.
Wraparound care and nursery at Fairview Community Primary School
Nursery
Yes
Breakfast club
Please check with the school
After-school club
Please check with the school
Fairview Community Primary School term dates: Medway standard term dates for 2026/27
These are Medway Council's standard term dates. Your school may use different dates and INSET days, so check the school's website before making plans.
Autumn 1 · 2026
1 Sep-23 Oct
Autumn 2 · 2026
2 Nov-18 Dec
Spring 1 · 2027
4 Jan-12 Feb
Spring 2 · 2027
22 Feb-25 Mar
Summer 1 · 2027
12 Apr-28 May
Summer 2 · 2027
7 Jun-21 Jul
Fairview Community Primary School: frequently asked questions
How do I apply for a place at Fairview Community Primary School?
Apply through Medway on the primary common application form by 15 January, naming Fairview Community Primary School as one of your preferences. Offers are made in April.
What is Fairview Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Fairview Community Primary School Good at its inspection on 30 October 2024. You can open the full report from the inspection section of this page.
How big is Fairview Community Primary School and what ages does it take?
Fairview Community Primary School has around 684 pupils on roll and covers ages 3 to 11. It is a mixed school taking boys and girls.
What SEND support does Fairview Community Primary School offer?
Fairview Community Primary School is recorded as a mainstream school. The school's SEN information report has the current detail and is linked in the SEND section of this page.
Does Fairview Community Primary School have a nursery or wraparound care?
Fairview Community Primary School offers a nursery. Times, costs and availability are set by the school, so check directly before booking.
What are Fairview Community Primary School's term dates and INSET days?
Fairview Community Primary School follows the standard Medway pattern for 2026/27, set out term by term on this page. INSET days are set by the school itself, so confirm them on the school's own calendar.
Where is Fairview Community Primary School and how do I contact the school?
Fairview Community Primary School is at Drewery Drive, Rainham, Kent, ME8 0NU. The office number is 01634 338710. A map and directions are on this page.
About this information. Compiled from published sources including the Department for Education, Ofsted and the school's own website. Last reviewed Summer 2026.
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