Fairfields School

A outstanding community special school school in West Northamptonshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Fairfields School.

Northampton, NN26JN Ofsted: Outstanding Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

100

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 100.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
4 March 2014
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Trinity Avenue
Northampton, NN26JN
Phone
1604714777
Website
fairfields.northants.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
122160
Type
Community special school
Phase
Special
Address
Trinity Avenue, Northampton, NN2 6JN
Website
www.fairfields.northants.sch.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
115 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
124
Free School Meals
33.1% (41 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
100.0% (124 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
86.2%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
40.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
7 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
14
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
124 pupils
3-11

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Inspiring everyone to shine"

Inclusion Belonging Personalised learning Problem solving Independence Achievement Happiness Security Courage Resilience Determination Kindness Fairness Democracy Rule of Law Individual Liberty Mutual Respect Tolerance

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Lesley Elder welcomes families, emphasising a child-centred, inclusive and nurturing environment where children are valued, learn through play, and progress is tracked individually, with strong partnership with parents and a dedicated staff team.

Facilities

Hydrotherapy Conductive Education Music Therapy Sensory Room Sensory Garden

Curriculum Highlights

Highly personalised curriculum enabling pupils to follow their own learning journey Skill-based curriculum encouraging problem-solving and the ability to generalise skills across different learning situations Inclusive classes with attention to individual SEN needs British Values integrated with the school values of courage, resilience, determination, kindness and fairness

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