MixedIndependent

Fair Ways School

Southampton, Hampshire, South East · SO31 7HE

With roughly 50 pupils on roll, Fair Ways School is a notably small independent setting in Southampton, Hampshire. Led by Mrs Victoria Adams, it is co-educational, non-denominational and takes pupils from the age of 11. The intimate scale is the school's defining feature, and families considering it should weigh that closely against the published attainment data below.

50

Pupils

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Overview & data

Gender
Mixed
Type
independent (fee-paying) school
Pupils
50
Location
Southampton, Hampshire, South East

Entrance & admissions

Entry age
11

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Headteacher

Head Mrs Victoria Adams

Latest results

Attainment 8

4.1

National average 46.9

GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)

0%

National average 47%

Teaching & academics

The school's headline results sit well below national benchmarks: an average Attainment 8 score of 4.1 compares with a national figure of 46.9, and no pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths against a national average of 47%. Parents will want to discuss directly with the school how these figures relate to its intake and approach. Fair Ways is inspected by the ISI rather than Ofsted.

Learning support & SEN

SEN support
0%
EHC plans
100%

Ethos & heritage

Religious character
None
Boarding
No

The last word

A very small independent school in Southampton whose published academic outcomes warrant careful, direct discussion with the school before applying.

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Fair Ways School 11+: frequently asked questions

Where is Fair Ways School located?

Fair Ways School is located at New Road, Swanwick, Hampshire, Southampton, SO31 7HE.

What type of school is Fair Ways School?

Fair Ways School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.

How many pupils attend Fair Ways School?

Fair Ways School has approximately 50 pupils on roll.

Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.