Fairfield School is a not applicable school in Batley, serving pupils aged 3 to 19. The school is a foundation special school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Fairfield School currently has around 136 pupils on roll, which is about 110% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 55.1% boys and 44.9% girls. Around 37.3% 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 15.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 48.9%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with pakistani pupils forming the largest group at around 41.2%. white british pupils make up about 31.6% , followed by indian at 14.7%
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 88% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (88%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 0% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | White Lee Road, Batley, WF17 8AS |
| Website: | http://www.fairfieldschool.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01924326103 |
| School Type: | Foundation special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Kirklees |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Clare Blackburn |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 107802 |
Ofsted inspection date: 12/03/2013
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 124 |
| Number of Pupils: | 136 |
| Number of Boys: | 75 |
| Number of Girls: | 61 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 15.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 48.9% | 8.2% |
| Pakistani | 41.20% | 56 |
| White British | 31.60% | 43 |
| Indian | 14.70% | 20 |
| Other White | 3.70% | 5 |
| White and Asian | 2.20% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.20% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.70% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.70% | 1 |
| Other Mixed | 0.70% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.70% | 1 |
| African | 0.70% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.70% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewsbury Moor Nursery School Knowles Hill Road , Dewsbury Moor WF13 4QS | - not rated | 2,768 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Academy Smithies Moor Leeds Old Road , WF16 9BB | 2out of 4 | 208 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeside Community Primary School Leeds Old Road , WF16 9BB | - not rated | 208 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Curwen Co-Operative Primary Academy Leeds Old Road , WF16 9BB | - not rated | 208 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Royds Infant and Nursery School Dale Lane , WF16 9PN | - not rated | 659 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlinghow Academy Ealand Road , Carlinghow WF17 8HT | 3out of 4 | 1,008 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heckmondwike Secondary School Leeds Old Road , WF16 9BB | - not rated | 305 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heckmondwike Grammar School High Street , WF16 0AH | 3out of 4 | 1,558 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heckmondwike Grammar School High Street , WF16 0AH | - not rated | 1,558 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Batley Girls' High School Windmill Lane , WF17 0LD | - not rated | 1,901 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Batley Girls' High School - Visual Arts College Windmill Lane , WF17 0LD | - not rated | 1,901 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gomersal Church of England Voluntary Controlled Middle School Oxford Road , Gomersal BD19 4PX | - not rated | 1,891 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batley Grammar School Carlinghow Hill , WF17 0AD | - not rated | 1,680 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield School White Lee Road , WF17 8AS | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dale House School Ruby Street , Carlinghow WF17 8HL | - not rated | 1,228 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Becker School Ruby Street , WF17 8HL | - not rated | 1,277 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brian Jackson College Vision House , Units 1 - 6 Grove Mills WF16 0AD | - not rated | 1,503 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Batley Grammar School Carlinghow Hill , WF17 0AD | - not rated | 1,680 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.