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Fairfield High School for Girls
Fairfield Avenue, Droylsden, Manchester, M43 6AB, Tameside
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
74.7 / 100
Top 25%
Better than 75% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
991
Capacity
975
Ages
11–16
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
102%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE performance, this secondary school demonstrates notable strengths, including an Attainment 8 score in the top 21% nationally and a 79% pass rate in English and Maths at grade 4 or above. The school's EBacc entry rate of 61% reflects a commitment to a broad curriculum, although there may be room for improvement in higher grade achievements, as only 58% of students attained grade 5 or above in English and Maths. Overall, parent satisfaction appears strong, making it a solid choice for families in the area.
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Last inspected: 6 December 2022Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 52.6 | Top 21% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 79% | Top 19% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 58% | Top 21% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 61% | Top 14% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 46% | Top 14% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British46.8%
Asian Pakistani24.4%
Asian Chinese6.4%
Black African6.4%
Asian Bangladeshi3.3%
Asian Other2.2%
Mixed Other2.2%
White Other1.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Black Other1.0%
Asian Indian0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Other0.5%
Black Caribbean0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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53.47511, -2.15132 · M43 6AB
School details
Local authorityTameside
RegionNorth West
URN136593
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Fairfield High School for Girls rated by Ofsted?
Fairfield High School for Girls was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 December 2022.
Is Fairfield High School for Girls a good school?
Fairfield High School for Girls scores 74.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 25% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Fairfield High School for Girls in GCSEs?
Fairfield High School for Girls achieved an Attainment 8 score of 52.6. 79% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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