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Fairfield Academy

Fairfield Academy

North East Lincolnshire, DN33 3AEPrimary School·Ages 3-11
Goodby Ofsted

101%

Capacity

318

Pupils

2.2x

Demand

About Fairfield Academy

Fairfield Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the North East Lincolnshire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 318 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (101% of 315 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Fairfield Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Katie McGuire, it falls under North East Lincolnshire local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4576th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 15th out of 42 in North East Lincolnshire.

Fairfield Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 64 applications for 29 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 29 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Fairfield Academy include Library, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Swimming, Cricket, Netball, as well as clubs including Coding, Eco Club, Science Club, Gardening.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 12.0%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in North East Lincolnshire, Fairfield Academy is one of the options available in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressMendip Avenue, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN33 3AE
HeadteacherKatie McGuire
Local AuthorityNorth East Lincolnshire
Number of Pupils318
Free School Meals (FSM)12.0%
School Capacity318 / 315 (101% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 Oct 2022
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (13 Oct 2022): School remains Good

Improved
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 17 Jan 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (69%)

4576th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 50%

462nd of 1,506

In Yorkshire and the Humber

Top 50%

15th of 42

In North East Lincolnshire

Top 50%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

69%

Expected Standard

16%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 107
Expected:91%
Higher:31%
Writing
Expected:84%
Higher:27%
MathsAvg Score: 106
Expected:80%
Higher:29%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeImproving +17%

'22/23

52%

'23/24

69%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Facilities

8
LibrarySensory RoomPlaying FieldsDining HallMusic RoomsICT SuiteArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

DanceSwimmingCricketNetball

Clubs & Activities

CodingEco ClubScience ClubGardening

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

29

Applications

64

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.2x
0x1x2x3x5x+

29 families put this school as their 1st choice (45% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Fairfield Academy

Fairfield Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

01472879301www.fairfield-academy.co.uk

Mendip Avenue, Grimsby

North East Lincolnshire, DN33 3AE

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Mendip Avenue, Grimsby

North East Lincolnshire, DN33 3AE

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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