Fairfield Infant and Nursery School

About Fairfield Infant and Nursery School

Fairfield Infant and Nursery School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the High Peak community, welcoming children from age 2 to 7. The school has 149 pupils on roll and is well-filled (83% of 180 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Fairfield Infant and Nursery School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jennifer Allin, it falls under Derbyshire local authority.

Fairfield Infant and Nursery School is a popular choice with families — it received 45 applications for 29 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 29 were first-preference applications.

Fairfield Infant and Nursery School has very good reviews on SchoolParrot (4.1/5 from 1 parents), and parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 93% recommending the school (27 responses).

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Fairfield Infant and Nursery School include Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Forest School, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Swimming, Cross Country, Rounders and 2 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Book Club, Drama.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 57.8%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in High Peak, Fairfield Infant and Nursery School is one of the options available in the East Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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