Explore other schools in this area
See every school around BL9 7SD on an interactive map — Ofsted, phase filters, GCSE context where published, and Parent View themes.
Open schools map →🎓 SchoolPrimary
Fairfield Community Primary School
Rochdale Old Road, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 7SD, Bury
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
53.1 / 100
Top 47%
Better than 53% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
256
Capacity
249
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
103%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 58% of students achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 67% of schools nationally. However, there is room for improvement, as no students reached the higher standard in these subjects. Overall, the school is better than 53% of others in the area, indicating a positive learning environment.
Explore this location
Start from postcode BL9 7SD — compare nearby schools or open the full live area report.
Explore the area around Fairfield Community Primary School
Crime trends, planning applications, licensed HMOs, roadworks, and neighbourhood context — the same postcode workflow LocaleIQ uses for moving and schools research.
Open area analysis →Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 29 March 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 58% | Bottom 33% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British54.3%
Asian Pakistani9.4%
Other9.0%
Mixed Other4.7%
Asian Indian4.7%
Black African4.7%
White Other4.3%
Mixed W+Asian3.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.7%
Asian Other1.2%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Location
Loading map…
53.59999, -2.26275 · BL9 7SD
School details
Local authorityBury
RegionNorth West
URN105287
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Fairfield Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Fairfield Community Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 March 2023.
Is Fairfield Community Primary School a good school?
Fairfield Community Primary School scores 53.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 47% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What are the best schools near BL9 7SD?
Use the LocaleIQ map to explore all schools near BL9 7SD with Ofsted ratings, GCSE results, and parent reviews overlaid. You can filter by Primary, Secondary, Nursery or College.