Fairfield High School is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,070 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In February 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Disadvantaged pupils, Representation, Progress and Attainment. Relative weaknesses include Attendance, Environment and Admissions.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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Disadvantaged pupils:Excellent. Progress up to age 16 is excellent. Destinations at 16 are above average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Representation:In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Progress:Above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attainment:Above average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Destinations:Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is roughly average.
Finances:About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Admissions:Below average. The occupancy rate is quite high and the offer rate is quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Environment:Poor. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite high, while crime is very high.
Attendance:Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
Sixth form:There is no sixth form at this school.
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
No A-level data
Provision for special educational needs
Hearing impairment
Visual impairment
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.