Fairfield High School

A outstanding academy converter school in Herefordshire, County of. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Fairfield High School.

Hereford, HR20SG Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

72

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
65.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.49
English & Maths grade 4+ %
62.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 74.5%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
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
28 November 2023
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Peterchurch
Hereford, HR20SG
Phone
1981550231
Website
fairfield.hereford.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
140868
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Peterchurch, Hereford, HR2 0SG
Website
www.fairfield.hereford.sch.uk
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
FAIRFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
Capacity
600 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
579
Free School Meals
14.9% (86 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.5% (20 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
21.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
53.1
Ebacc Attainment 8:
15.7
English Attainment 8:
11.0
Maths Attainment 8:
10.1
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
16.3
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
15.7
Ebacc English:
99.0%
Ebacc Entry:
34.3%
Ebacc Humanities:
84.3%
Ebacc Languages:
44.1%
Ebacc Maths:
100.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
100.0%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.49
Progress 8 Range:
0.20 to 0.78

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
74.5 (+22.5 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
34.3 (+14.9 vs average)
Attainment 8:
53.1 (+13.6 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.49 (+0.7 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
96
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
579 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Forward-looking Traditional values Promotes skills and talents in each individual Encourages students to follow their dreams

Head Teacher's Message

A message from Head Teacher Mr Jennings stating Fairfield High School has been recognised as an Outstanding school in all areas for the fourth consecutive time.

Curriculum Highlights

Innovative, broad and balanced curriculum that meets the needs of individuals.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions follow Herefordshire Local Authority procedures with a Pupil Admission Number (PAN) of 120; applications by 31 October for Year 7 entry; offers issued on 1 March; appeals process available.

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