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Fairfield High School
Peterchurch, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 0SG, Herefordshire, County of
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
84.1 / 100
Top 16%
Better than 84% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
612
Capacity
600
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 28% nationally. A commendable 72% of students attain grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, while over half achieve grade 5 or above. Parent satisfaction is likely high, as indicated by a LocaleIQ score of 84.1, outperforming 84% of schools, although the EBacc entry rate of 38% could suggest a focus on a narrower curriculum.
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Last inspected: 28 November 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 50.3 | Top 28% 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%. | 72% | Top 34% 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%. | 51% | Top 33% 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%. | 38% | Top 34% 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%. | 30% | Top 34% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.7%
White Other5.1%
Mixed Other1.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Asian Indian0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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52.03762, -2.95655 · HR2 0SG
School details
Local authorityHerefordshire, County of
RegionWest Midlands
URN140868
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Fairfield High School rated by Ofsted?
Fairfield High School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 November 2023.
Is Fairfield High School a good school?
Fairfield High School scores 84.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 16% 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 in GCSEs?
Fairfield High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.3. 72% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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