SchoolScoresFairfield High School
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed
Part of FAIRFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
Peterchurch, Hereford, HR2 0SG
01981 550231 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 28 November 2023.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
69 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Hereford comparisons use the 5 of its 10 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 5 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Hereford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 1st highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hereford. Higher than 96% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 81% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hereford. Higher than 80% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 82% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 1st highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hereford. Higher than 91% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 76% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 20 parents whose child had been bullied 1st highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hereford. Higher than 95% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 70% | 49% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 48 parents who had raised a concern 1st highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hereford. Higher than 84% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 66% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 1st highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hereford. Higher than 91% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94%said yes | 76% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Hereford figures pool parents at the Hereford schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
125 pupils in this year group.
51% — 8 points above the Herefordshire, County of average, and 6 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Herefordshire, County of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 51% | 43% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 50.3 | 44.7 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.4 | 4.0 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
98 pupils in this year group.
91% — about the same as the Herefordshire, County of average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Herefordshire, County of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 91% | 92% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 0% | 8% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 51% | 37% | 13% |
| Further education college | 36% | 38% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 4% | 3% |
| Work | 2% | 3% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 96% | 91% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Herefordshire, County of. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 107 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 145 |
| Of those, offered a place | 106 (73%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 228 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.2 · 2025: 1.4 · 2026: 1.4
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Herefordshire, County of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 5th highest of 9 state secondary schools in Hereford. Higher than 23% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 17.5% | 20.7%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 5th highest of 9 state secondary schools in Hereford. Higher than 58% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.3% | 3.5%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 2nd highest of 9 state secondary schools in Hereford. Higher than 97% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 25.3% | 18.1%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 8th highest of 9 state secondary schools in Hereford. Higher than 16% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.8% | 10.2%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 2nd lowest of 9 state secondary schools in Hereford. Lower than 75% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 6.9% | 8.1%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 9 state secondary schools in Hereford. Lower than 71% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 19.0% | 21.9%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 4th lowest of 9 state secondary schools in Hereford. Lower than 68% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 8.7 | 13.0 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 6th lowest of 9 state secondary schools in Hereford. Lower than 57% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 5.9% | 5.5% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.16% | 0.25% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 7th highest of 9 state secondary schools in Hereford. Higher than 39% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 16.3 | 16.5 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 2nd highest of 9 state secondary schools in Hereford. Higher than 66% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.5 | 11.6 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 8th highest of 9 state secondary schools in Hereford. Higher than 9% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 6.2% | 13.5%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Questions parents ask
What is Fairfield High School's Ofsted rating?
Fairfield High School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 28 November 2023.
How did Fairfield High School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 51% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 6 points above the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Fairfield High School?
94% of the 69 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Fairfield High School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Fairfield High School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 145 families put Fairfield High School as their first choice for 107 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 106 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 140868.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.