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Fairfield Infant and Nursery School
Fairfield Infant & Nursery School, Bench Road, Fairfield, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 7PQ, Derbyshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
43.0 / 100
Bottom 43%
Better than 43% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
149
Capacity
180
Ages
2–7
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
83%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a solid foundation in early education for children aged 2-7. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 93% of respondents expressing happiness with the school's performance. While the LocaleIQ score suggests there is room for improvement compared to other schools, the positive feedback from parents indicates a supportive and nurturing environment for young learners.
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Last inspected: 25 March 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
Parent View (27 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child is happy
96%
School keeps me informed
96%
My child makes good progress
96%
Good range of subjects
93%
I'd recommend this school
93%
My child feels safe
89%
Progress is communicated
89%
School supports development
85%
School has high expectations
85%
Good range of extra-curricular
82%
Behaviour is good
82%
School responds to concerns
67%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.6%
White Other3.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Asian Other1.3%
Black African1.3%
Other0.7%
Location
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53.25992, -1.89933 · SK17 7PQ
School details
Local authorityDerbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN112699
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Fairfield Infant and Nursery School rated by Ofsted?
Fairfield Infant and Nursery School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 March 2025.
Is Fairfield Infant and Nursery School a good school?
Fairfield Infant and Nursery School scores 43.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 43% 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 Infant and Nursery School?
Based on 27 Ofsted Parent View responses, Fairfield Infant and Nursery School receives a satisfaction score of 83% across all parent survey questions.
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