Fairfield High SchoolAllfoxton Road , Bristol

Fairfield High School, based in Bristol, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Fairfield High School currently has around 1082 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 55.9% boys and 44.1% girls. Around 29.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 11.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 38.3%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 2 pupils.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 45.2%.

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 95% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (90%) , including 37% who stay in school sixth forms and 38% progressing to further education , while 1% enter apprenticeships .