Fairfield Road Primary School
93%
Capacity
438
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Fairfield Road Primary School
Fairfield Road Primary School in Tameside has been rated Good in its most recent Ofsted inspection, with inspectors particularly impressed by the school's personal development and behaviour and attitudes, both of which were judged Outstanding. The school's academic performance is strong: 75% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined in the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, comfortably above the Tameside local authority average of 62%. This places the school 9th out of 57 primary schools in the borough, putting it in the top 25% nationally. Average scores in reading and maths both sit at 108, and 93% of pupils reached the expected standard in maths specifically. The school's progress scores are not available, but the attainment figures alone tell a clear story of solid academic outcomes.
The Ofsted report from June 2025 notes that the quality of education and early years provision are both Good, while leadership and management also hold a Good rating. The previous inspection in 2014 also rated the school Good overall, so the school has maintained a consistent standard over time. Parent feedback is overwhelmingly positive: 97% of respondents would recommend the school, and 96% strongly agreed or agreed that their child is happy there. On the question of whether the school has high expectations, 93% agreed or strongly agreed. For SEND children specifically, 83% of parents felt the school provides the support they need, though 17% disagreed, which is worth noting for families with children who have additional needs.
The school is oversubscribed: for 2025/26 entry there were 92 applications for 51 places, with 49 first-preference offers made. Fairfield Road has a nursery provision and caters for children aged 3 to 11. Facilities include a sensory room, art studios, music rooms, a sports hall and a library, and the school offers clubs such as film club, chess, choir and art club. Sports on offer include tennis, gymnastics, netball and rounders. The school supports a range of SEND needs, including dyslexia, moderate learning difficulty, speech and language needs, hearing impairment and physical disability. With 30.2% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a diverse intake and would suit families looking for a well-regarded, inclusive primary with strong academic results and a clear focus on personal development.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Grove Street, Manchester, Tameside, M43 6AF |
| Headteacher | Alec Stephenson |
| Local Authority | Tameside |
| Number of Pupils | 438 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 30.2% |
| School Capacity | 438 / 472 (93% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 Jun 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 17 Jul 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (75%)
2684th of 13,686
Nationally
371st of 2,065
In North West
9th of 57
In Tameside
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
75%
Expected Standard
5%
Higher Standard
'22/23
73%
'23/24
75%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
66 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed51
92
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
49 families put this school as their 1st choice (53% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
School day
Teaching hours
08:55 – 15:15
Source: fairfieldroad.tameside.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Class profile
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Above the national average (25%) — higher-disadvantage intake.
Above the national median (10%) — a meaningful share speak English as an additional language.
Ethnic background
- White British55.3%
- Mixed13.2%
- Asian11.4%
- White (other)5.5%
- Black1.6%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
16
Total schools
15
Oversubscribed
13
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Fairfield Road Primary School
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KS2 SATs Explained
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Contact Information
Grove Street, Manchester
Tameside, M43 6AF
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