Fairfield Primary School

About Fairfield Primary School

Fairfield Primary School sits comfortably above the local authority average for its key stage 2 headline measure, with 67% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a Cumberland average of 54%. That 13-point gap places the school in the top 50% of primaries nationally and 27th out of 144 similar schools in the authority. It also ranks 29th in the LA when measured by the same metric, putting it in the top quarter of Cumberland primaries. The school’s overall Ofsted rating is Good, confirmed by an ungraded inspection in September 2023, and its leadership and management, early years provision, and quality of education were all judged Good. That’s a step down from its previous graded inspection in 2014, when it was rated Outstanding overall, but the school has held a Good rating across both its recent inspections.

Academically, Fairfield’s key stage 2 results show solid performance across the core subjects. In reading, 78% of pupils met the expected standard, with an average scaled score of 106, and 30% reached the higher standard. Writing saw the same 78% expected rate and 30% higher rate. Maths was slightly stronger on the expected measure at 80%, with an average score of 105, and again 30% hit the higher threshold. The proportion of pupils achieving the higher standard across all three subjects was 18%. These figures are broadly in line with or above national averages, and the school’s overall ranking score of 67 places it in the top 50% nationally. The school does not have a sixth form, as it is a primary, so all pupils move on to secondary education at age 11.

Fairfield is a state primary for mixed genders aged 3 to 11, with a nursery on site. It is oversubscribed: for 2025/26, there were 80 applications for 51 places, with all 51 first-preference applicants offered a spot. The school has a below-average proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 6.2%, and its capacity of 420 is exceeded by its current roll of 447, suggesting strong local demand. Facilities include a Forest School, sports hall, gymnasium, sensory room, library, and a chapel. Sports offered are cricket, football, tennis and rounders, and clubs range from drama and choir to chess, film club and gardening. The school supports a wide range of SEND needs, including dyslexia, speech and language difficulties, autism, hearing impairment, physical disability and social, emotional and mental health needs. This is a well-regarded local school that suits families looking for strong academic foundations, a broad extracurricular offer, and inclusive SEND support within a Good-rated setting.

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