Opened in 1887, Fairfields Primary is the oldest school in Basingstoke, Hampshire. Parents, grandparents and great grandparents all have fond memories of their time at our school.
Everything that we do is based on our four Core Values; Love, Respect, Honesty and Celebration. Our aim is develop resilient and confident children who are highly skilled and able to adapt to an ever changing landscape. These are also outlined below. For that reason, we have written a unique curriculum based on real experiences and high quality literature.
The pupils at our school play a huge part in school improvement. Our School Council consists of pupils in every year group who are voted in by their peers and who help to shape the direction of the school. Please see our School Council page with updates of their latest priorities.
Finally, we work closely with parents who have taken the decision to invest in our school by enrolling their children. We believe that parents are the most crucial element of providing an effective team around a child and we therefore expect them to be involved in school life, at every level.
To prepare the children of today to thrive and meet the challenges of tomorrow, by developing independence and resilience through a forward thinking and evolving curriculum, proudly reflecting our diverse community, inspiring and celebrating all achievements.
We are a vibrant, diverse and inclusive community, fostering a culture of learning and resilience, through a creative and pupil-centered curriculum where children are encouraged to take risks and learn from their mistakes, all within a supportive environment.
Each year we develop an action plan to improve areas identified from a range of information including performance data. Please visit our 'School Development Priorities' page under the 'Parents' tab on the website to learn about our school development plan for this year and the review of last year.
1250 house points to be earned! Just a reminder to find donations matching the colour of your house, so we can create rainbow baskets for the Summer & Diversity raffle. Donations can include food (no nuts and expiry dates after August 2025) and household items. The house with the most items will earn 750 house points, and the house in second place will earn 500 house points. Any item counts! Please bring your donations to the school office Tuesday 22nd April.
If you need inspiration, here are some ideas:
• Griffins (Red): Ketchup, Strawberry jam
• Unicorns (Blue): Blueberry jam, Window cleaner
• Phoenixes (Yellow): Bleach bottle, Pasta
• Dragons (Green): Pesto, Green handwash
Have fun coming up with your item!
Hope you all having a lovely time exploring Basingstoke and finding the letters on our Easter trail! If you have not yet done so download the map here. 3 lucky winners will be drawn 28th April (1st Vue Cinema tickets for 4 plus Easter Egg, 2nd Easters egg, 3rd Easters egg).
You have until the 25th April to bring your word and ÂŁ1 to school office to enter the prize draw.
Join us for Parents’ Night Out – Paint & Sip 2025! On Friday, May 2nd, from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM.
Tickets are just £15, and you’ll enjoy a creative evening while sipping prosecco, cocktails, or any non-alcoholic beverages (including tea, coffee, and mocktails). Once the night is over, you’ll get to take your canvas home with you!
Bring your friends, partners, and family for a fun-filled evening at Proteus Creation Space!
Make new friends, share lots of laughs, and enjoy the experience—no art skills needed!
Book your tickets here