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Fairfield High School
Allfoxton Road, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 9NL, Bristol, City of
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
82.1 / 100
Top 18%
Better than 82% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,082
Capacity
1,080
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 34% nationally, this school demonstrates strong academic performance. Notably, 69% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, indicating a solid foundation in core subjects. However, the EBacc entry rate of 36% suggests there may be room for improvement in encouraging students to pursue a broader curriculum.
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Last inspected: 11 June 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 48.9 | Top 34% 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%. | 69% | Top 41% 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%. | 46% | Top 44% 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%. | 36% | Top 41% 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%. | 26% | Top 41% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British45.2%
Asian Pakistani8.1%
Black African7.4%
White Other7.3%
Black Other6.6%
Mixed W+Asian3.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.4%
Mixed Other3.1%
Black Caribbean3.0%
Asian Indian2.4%
Other2.1%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Asian Bangladeshi1.4%
Asian Other1.2%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Location
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51.47540, -2.57305 · BS7 9NL
School details
Local authorityBristol, City of
RegionSouth West
URN141705
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Fairfield High School rated by Ofsted?
Fairfield High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 June 2013.
Is Fairfield High School a good school?
Fairfield High School scores 82.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 18% 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 48.9. 69% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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