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Fairfield High School

State school · Bristol, BS7 9NL
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-16
  • 1,082 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,082 ·
Local authority
Bristol City Council
Area guides

Headteacher

Head

Ms Edel Cronin

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

St Werburgh's Primary School 13 %
Glenfrome Primary School 12 %
Brunel Field Primary School 11 %
Ashley Down Primary School 11 %
Sefton Park Junior School 10 %
Other 8 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
May Park Primary School 7 %
Bishop Road Primary School 4 %
Unknown 4 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
Whitehall Primary School 3 %
Filton Avenue Primary School 2 %
St Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary School 2 %
St Barnabas Church of England VC Primary School 2 %
E-Act Fairlawn Primary School 2 %
E-Act the Dolphin School 2 %
Cabot Primary School 2 %
E-Act Bannerman Road Community Academy 2 %
Evergreen Primary Academy 2 %
Easton CofE Primary School 2 %
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Exit

We do not have destination information for pupils leaving this school. To find out where pupils go on to, you can contact the school.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
44.3%
LA avg.
43.2%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • GCSE
53
Number of teachers
21:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

0.18 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
21.8 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,082
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

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Contact the school

Address

Allfoxton Road
Horfield
Bristol
BS7 9NL
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Telephone: 0117 952 7100

Email: fairfield.s@bristol-schools.uk

Website: http://www.fairfield.excalibur.org.uk

Local authority: Bristol City Council

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School data & information Fairfield High School Allfoxton Road, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 9NL
1,082 Pupil numbers
29.4 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
21 % Pupils whose first language is not English
21:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
53 Number of teachers
19 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
44.3%
LA avg.
43.2%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
49.90
LA avg.
45.20
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.25 Score Above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 37 6
Social Science: Citizenship GCSE (9-1) Full Course 195 5
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 201 6
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 47 7
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 10 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 206 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 133 5
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 19 6
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 59 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 45 7
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 197 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 207 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 6
Dance GCSE (9-1) Full Course 10 6
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 53 4
Classical Civilisation GCSE (9-1) Full Course 12 4
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 47 7
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 47 7
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 41 6
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 5

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

SEN overview

Fairfield High School is a mainstream school with resourced provision. Their resourced provision has a capacity of 12 and has 2 pupils on roll. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

0.18 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
21.8 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills
HI - Hearing Impairment Yes
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired Yes

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

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