Fairfield Academy

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Grimsby, DN333AE Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

66

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
58.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 69.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
70.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 16.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
14 December 2010
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Mendip Avenue
Scartho
Grimsby, DN333AE
Phone
1472879301
Website
fairfield-academy.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
141631
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Mendip Avenue, Scartho, Grimsby, DN33 3AE
Website
http://www.fairfield-academy.co.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
315 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
319
Free School Meals
13.2% (42 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
6.3% (20 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
96.2%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
4.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
69.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
16.0%
Reading Score:
107.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
107.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
4.1 (13.4 below average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
69.0 (+10.2 vs average)
Low Absence Rate:
3.8 (2.8 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 107.0
2023 104.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
18 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
35
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
319 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+2.0 per year)

Up 2.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Ambition Aspiration Courage Respect

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from Principal Katie McGuire. Fairfield Academy aims to provide a world-class education for children aged 3–11, with a rich, inspiring curriculum and a strong emphasis on aspirations, achievement and personal development. The school prioritises engaging learning, social and moral values, and opportunities to meet elite athletes, writers and musicians through the Trust.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Reading for Pleasure club Sports clubs (external tutors)

Sports

Football Dodgeball

Curriculum Highlights

Foundation Stage, Infants (Year 1 & 2) and Juniors (Years 3–6) form three stages: Foundation Stage, KS1, KS2; Read Write Inc used to support early reading; Big Cat Collins bridging library in KS2; National Curriculum core subjects (English, Maths, Science) and foundation subjects (Religious Education, Computing, Music, Design Technology, Art, History, Geography, Physical Education, PSHE); Modern Foreign Languages (French in KS2); Nursery/FS1 & Reception/FS2 structure; topic-based cross-curricular learning; emphasis on active, enquiry-led learning; Read Write Inc phonics in early years; weekly and termly curriculum overviews and reading lists (DRET READS).

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast club starts at 7:50am with toast provided; After school club runs 3:15pm–6:00pm (fees vary from £5 for 4:30pm finish to £9 for 6:00pm finish); a snack is suggested though fruit is available; bookings are made via the MCAS app; popular sessions; recommended early booking.

Financial Information

Breakfast club: £3.50 per child; After school club: £5 (4:30pm finish) to £9 (6:00pm finish); School meals (Reception to Year 2) are free under Universal Free School Meals; Dinners: £2.70 per day; Nursery 15 hours free childcare; 30 hours free childcare for eligible; 3-year-old funding rules apply; If not eligible, nursery sessions cost £20 per half day or £40 for a full day; wraparound care is available from 7:50am to 6pm at additional cost.

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