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Fairfield Road Primary School
Grove Street, Droylsden, Manchester, M43 6AF, Tameside
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
89.1 / 100
Top 11%
Better than 89% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
438
Capacity
472
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong parent satisfaction at 97%, this primary school demonstrates a supportive community and effective teaching. The percentage of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at 69% positions it in the top 39% nationally, although the higher standard achievement at 14% suggests room for improvement in challenging all students. Overall, it offers a solid educational foundation in a thriving environment.
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Last inspected: 24 June 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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%. | 69% | Top 39% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 14% | Top 20% UK |
Parent View (66 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child feels safe
99%
School keeps me informed
99%
I'd recommend this school
97%
My child is happy
96%
My child makes good progress
96%
Good range of subjects
96%
Progress is communicated
94%
Behaviour is good
92%
School has high expectations
92%
School supports development
89%
Good range of extra-curricular
86%
School responds to concerns
56%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British55.3%
Mixed Other10.3%
Black African8.4%
White Other5.5%
Asian Pakistani5.5%
Asian Chinese2.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.8%
Other1.8%
Asian Other1.6%
Black Other1.6%
Asian Indian1.4%
White Irish1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Black Caribbean0.5%
traveller_irish0.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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53.47670, -2.15313 · M43 6AF
School details
Local authorityTameside
RegionNorth West
URN106207
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Fairfield Road Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Fairfield Road Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 June 2025.
Is Fairfield Road Primary School a good school?
Fairfield Road Primary School scores 89.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 11% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Fairfield Road Primary School?
Based on 66 Ofsted Parent View responses, Fairfield Road Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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