Fairfield High School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Peterchurch Hereford Herefordshire HR2 0SG |
| Phone | 01981550231 |
| Reference Number | 140868 |
Fairfield High School has received an outstanding rating in its first routine inspection since the COVID-19 pandemic. The school demonstrates exceptional quality of education with a strong focus on challenging pupils to achieve their best. Pupils exemplify exemplary behavior and are very engaged in their studies, benefitting from a wide array of extracurricular activities and a supportive environment that fosters personal development. The leadership of the school, under new headteacher Paul Jennings, maintains high expectations and a clear vision for continuous improvement, which reflects well in the outcomes for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 612 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.14%
Girls: 48.86% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 17.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 73 | 52 | 125 |
| 8 | 58 | 62 | 120 |
| 9 | 63 | 56 | 119 |
| 10 | 57 | 66 | 123 |
| 11 | 62 | 63 | 125 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 89.7% |
| White, Other | 5.1% |
| Unclassified | 1.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.5% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 28 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Nov 2023 | School inspection: |
| 01 May 2014 | Academy conversion letter |
| 02 Oct 2013 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Fairfield High School | |
| 02 Oct 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Jun 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Jun 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 22 May 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 22 May 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 17 May 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 17 May 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 08 May 2000 | Full inspection |
| 08 May 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Outstanding quality of education across all subjects.
- Pupils demonstrate exemplary behavior and attitudes towards learning.
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Wide-ranging extracurricular activities that support personal development.
- Effective strategies in place for addressing gaps in pupils' phonics and mathematical knowledge.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 50.3 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 51.2% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 71.2% |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 68 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 23 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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