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U11 Football Triangular
On Wednesday 25th January, the U11 football team travelled to Finborough School to play a triangular...more
Chinese New Year
On 19th January, the children in Reception class were visited by Yu Xi’s mummy,...more
Nursery and Reception Nativity
This year's delightful performance took place to a full house on Friday 9th December. ...more
ISI Inspection - June 2011
Fairstead House is judged “Excellent” by the Independent Schools Inspectorate – a rare accolade indeed!
All members of the school community are both delighted and extremely proud of the detailed report made by the Inspection Team. ‘Excellent’ judgements apply right across the school, embracing all areas, e.g.: pupils’ achievements; the curriculum; teaching; pastoral care; health and safety and welfare; pupils’ personal development; governance; leadership and management; pupils’ behaviour; links with parents and many more. The school has always enjoyed an excellent reputation and it is wonderful to have had this confirmed by such a thorough and rigorous examination. The full report can be accessed on the ISI website via the link below.
http://www.isi.net/schools/6446/
Our next Open Morning is on Thursday, 8th March from 9.30 a.m. until 12 noon - all parents and prospective parents welcome.
Welcome to Fairstead House School
Situated close to the centre of Newmarket, Suffolk, HQ of the British Horseracing industry, Fairstead House Preparatory School is no more than a 30 minute drive from the historic cities of Bury St.Edmunds, Cambridge, and Ely.
At Fairstead House we are very proud of our friendly, caring and happy community with our unique family system and ethos. Over the years we have carefully nurtured this family atmosphere to provide our pupils with the opportunities to grow into mature, intelligent and socially responsible individuals.
We aim to spark and ignite each child’s boundless sense of wonder, capture their natural enthusiasms and harvest a huge range of wonderful talents, A broad, balanced and exciting curriculum develops each pupil’s full potential and ensures they are well prepared for their next school,
I hope you enjoy this introduction and we look forward to meeting you so that you can experience the unique Fairstead atmosphere and way of life. I would be delighted to show you around personally and to answer any questions that you may have.
Gareth Williams
Headmaster