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Fairfield High School

Herefordshire, County of, HR2 0SGSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Nov 2023
Progress 8
+0.49
Above average · 2023/24
−20+2
First choices / offers
1.4×
More first choices than offers made
145 1st-choice / 107 offers made
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#509 of 3,141 nationally

About Fairfield High School

Fairfield High School is a state-funded secondary school in Herefordshire, County of, West Midlands, for pupils aged 11 to 16 for boys and girls. DfE data records 607 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 600.

The latest recorded Ofsted overall judgement is Outstanding (28 Nov 2023). the published Progress 8 score was +0.49 for 2023/24. the published Attainment 8 score was 53.1 for 2023/24. admissions data records 145 first-preference applications and 107 offers made on national offer day for 2026/27.

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Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
AddressPeterchurch, Hereford, Herefordshire, County of, HR2 0SG
HeadteacherMr Paul Jennings
Local AuthorityHerefordshire, County of
Number of Pupils607
Free School Meals (FSM)17.3%
School Capacity607 / 600 (101% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

28 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 21 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Published SEND Data

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education. Confirm current provision with the school's SENCO.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:25

Source: fairfield.hereford.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fairfield High School

Fairfield High School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This is the overall judgement recorded under the inspection framework in use on the inspection date. Read the report and date before comparing it with newer inspections.