Located in Bristol, Fairfield High School is a secondary school, 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 .

School Information

Address: Allfoxton Road, Bristol, BS7 9NL
Website: http://www.fairfield.excalibur.org.uk
Telephone: 01179527100
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Bristol, City of
Headteacher / Principal: Ms Edel Cronin
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 141705

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 11/06/2013

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 16
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 1080
Number of Pupils: 1082
Number of Boys: 605
Number of Girls: 477

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 11.1% 4%
Persistent absence: 38.3% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British45.20%489
Pakistani8.10%88
African7.40%80
Other White7.30%79
Other Black6.60%71
White and Asian3.90%42
White and Black Caribbean3.40%37
Other Mixed3.10%34
Caribbean3.00%33
Unclassified2.60%28
Indian2.40%26
Other (any other ethnic group)2.10%23
Bangladeshi1.40%15
White and Black African1.40%15
Other Asian1.20%13
Irish0.40%4
Chinese0.30%3
Gypsy/Roma0.20%2
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Average (-0.02)
Of the 217 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 203 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
-0.02
Town average
-0.02
Local authority average
-0.11
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
27%
Town average
28%
Local authority average
26%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
41%
Town average
38%
Local authority average
33%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
45.5
Town average
43.8
Local authority average
44.1
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
3.9
Town average
3.7
Local authority average
3.6
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
95%

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Werburghs Park Nursery School
Glenfrome Road , St Werburghs BS2 9UX
3out of 4 508 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Spring Woods Nursery School
Bannerman Road , Easton BS5 0RR
- not rated 1,400 yd Local authority nursery school No Mixed More About School
St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre
Little Bishop Street , St Paul's BS2 9JF
4out of 4 1,762 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Filton Avenue Nursery School
Blakeney Road , Horfield BS7 0DL
4out of 4 1,861 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
The Limes Nursery School
Johnsons Road , Whitehall BS5 9AT
3out of 4 1,892 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Werburgh's Primary School
James Street , St Werburgh's BS2 9US
3out of 4 576 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
St Werburgh's Primary School
James Street , St Werburgh's BS2 9US
- not rated 576 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Willow Green Infant School
Warminster Road , St Werburgh's BS2 9UH
- not rated 683 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Sefton Park Infant School
Ashley Down Road , Ashley Down BS7 9BJ
3out of 4 696 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Sefton Park Junior School
Ashley Down Road , Ashley Down BS7 9BJ
3out of 4 696 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Fairfield High School
Allfoxton Road , Horfield BS7 9NL
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Fairfield High School
Allfoxton Road , Horfield BS7 9NL
- not rated 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St Thoma's More Catholic Secondary School
Stottbury Road , Horfield BS7 9NH
- not rated 59 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Trinity Academy
Romney Avenue , Lockleaze BS7 9BY
3out of 4 1,601 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
E-Act Montpelier High School
Cheltenham Road , BS6 5RD
1out of 4 1,659 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Girls More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Brunel College of Arts and Technology
Ashley Down , BS7 9BU
- not rated 538 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Redland Green 16-19
Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EF
- not rated 2,226 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Heath House Hospital School
Priory Hospital Bristol , Heath House Lane BS16 1EQ
- not rated 709 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Bristol Hospital Education Service
Falkland Road , Montpelier BS6 5JL
4out of 4 986 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Mount Zion School
Co Pentecostal City Mission Church,6 Gloucester Street , BS5 6QE
- not rated 1,337 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Collegiate School
Stapleton , Bristol BS16 1BJ
- not rated 1,430 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Colstons Girls' School
Cheltenham Road , BS6 5RD
- not rated 1,660 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Girls More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.