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Fairfield Road Primary School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Alec Stephenson

location_onManchester, M43 6AF

language Visit Website phone 1613703625

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2025

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Students

455

school

Expected Standard

69%

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Demand Ratio

0.9x

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Fairfield Road Primary School is a Community school primary school in Manchester, serving ages 3-11. Rated Good by Ofsted. Ranks in the top 37% of primary schools nationally.

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School Summary

Fairfield Road Primary School is a community school in Manchester, Tameside, admitting pupils aged 3-11. The school has approximately 438 pupils on roll, of whom 32% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined, with 14% achieving the higher standard. The school ranks #32 of 59 primaries in Tameside and #6,583 of 14,143 nationally.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2025. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Outstanding, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 22.3:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 0.2 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

2025

R/W/M Expected Standard

69%

LA 59%

Reading85% LA 74%

Writing71% LA 68%

Maths85% LA 73%

Read SS

108

Maths SS

107

GPS SS

109

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2024

R/W/M Expected Standard

75%

LA 60%England 61%

Reading87% LA 73% · Eng 74%

Writing75% LA 69% · Eng 72%

Maths93% LA 73% · Eng 73%

Read SS

108

Maths SS

108

GPS SS

109

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2023

R/W/M Expected Standard

73%

LA 56%England 60%

Reading79% LA 71% · Eng 73%

Writing76% LA 68% · Eng 71%

Maths84% LA 71% · Eng 73%

Read SS

106

Maths SS

108

GPS SS

109

Progress (0 = national avg)

2.1

Read

LA -0.1

0.5 to 3.7

0.9

Write

LA -0.8

-0.6 to 2.4

4.6

Maths

LA 0.0

3.1 to 6.2

2019

R/W/M Expected Standard

76%

LA 63%England 65%

Reading85% LA 71% · Eng 73%

Writing83% LA 76% · Eng 78%

Maths92% LA 78% · Eng 79%

Read SS

107

Maths SS

108

GPS SS

108

Progress (0 = national avg)

2.3

Read

LA 0.7

0.7 to 3.9

0.8

Write

LA 0.3

-0.7 to 2.3

2.9

Maths

LA 0.9

1.4 to 4.3

2018

R/W/M Expected Standard

79%

LA 62%

Reading84% LA 72%

Writing84% LA 77%

Maths93% LA 74%

Read SS

106

Maths SS

107

GPS SS

109

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

LA 0.2

0.5 to 3.5

Write

LA 0.3

-1.5 to 1.5

3.5

Maths

LA 0.6

2.1 to 4.9

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

24 June 2025

Inspection Report

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21 March 2024

Inspection Report

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15 January 2019

Inspection Report

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19 November 2014

Inspection Report

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15 January 2013

Inspection Report

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04 May 2010

Inspection Report

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17 May 2007

Inspection Report

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11 November 2002

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2025-06-24

S5 Inspection EIF

Not Judged

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Why no overall grade?

From autumn 2024, Ofsted stopped issuing a single headline grade (Outstanding / Good / RI / Inadequate). Instead, each inspection area is graded individually. This follows a major review after the death of headteacher Ruth Perry in 2023. The overall effectiveness field is left as "Not judged" in the published data.

Education

Good

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Good

2019-01-15

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2014-11-19

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2010-05-04

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

0.0%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 0.8% for this term (primary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.0%(0 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 1.225% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 438 pupils. During this period, there were 0 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 0.0%, which is below the termly national average of 0.8%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg
2024/25 (Spring term)	438	0	0.0%	0.8%
2024/25 (Autumn term)	439	2	0.5%	0.9%
2023/24 (Summer term)	447	7	1.6%	0.8%
2023/24 (Spring term)	447	1	0.2%	0.7%
2023/24 (Autumn term)	445	2	0.4%	0.8%
2022/23 (Summer term)	458	3	0.7%	0.7%
2022/23 (Spring term)	455	1	0.2%	0.6%
2022/23 (Autumn term)	455	0	0.0%	0.6%
2021/22 (Summer term)	451	0	0.0%	0.5%
2021/22 (Spring term)	448	0	0.0%	0.5%
2021/22 (Autumn term)	444	0	0.0%	0.5%
2020/21 (Summer term)	450	2	0.4%	0.4%
2020/21 (Spring term)	448	0	0.0%	0.1%
2020/21 (Autumn term)	444	2	0.5%	0.4%
2019/20 (Summer term)	456	0	0.0%	0.0%
2019/20 (Spring term)	456	9	2.0%	0.4%
2019/20 (Autumn term)	440	3	0.7%	0.6%
2018/19 (Summer term)	471	1	0.2%	0.4%
2018/19 (Spring term)	469	2	0.4%	0.5%
2018/19 (Autumn term)	462	16	3.5%	0.5%
2017/18 (Summer term)	476	1	0.2%	0.5%
2017/18 (Spring term)	468	0	0.0%	0.4%
2017/18 (Autumn term)	466	0	0.0%	0.5%
2016/17 (Summer term)	460	8	1.7%	0.4%
2016/17 (Spring term)	461	10	2.2%	0.4%
2016/17 (Autumn term)	453	5	1.1%	0.5%

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Speech, Language & Communication 29 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 14 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 14 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 12 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 5 pupils

Physical Disability 3 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 1 pupils

Hearing Impairment 1 pupils

Multi-Sensory Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

94.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

95.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

16.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree55%

agree41%

disagree3%

don't know1%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree51%

agree38%

disagree8%

strongly disagree1%

don't know3%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree36%

agree19%

disagree8%

strongly disagree6%

don't know1%

not applicable30%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes26%

no74%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree33%

agree38%

disagree5%

strongly disagree19%

dont know5%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree48%

agree40%

disagree4%

don't know9%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree65%

agree26%

disagree6%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree59%

agree35%

disagree5%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree61%

agree33%

disagree1%

don't know5%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree55%

agree35%

disagree6%

strongly disagree1%

don't know3%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree40%

agree40%

disagree5%

strongly disagree1%

don't know14%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes89%

no11%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Primary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

Top Primary Schools in Tameside

St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield

Bradley Green Primary Academy

St. Peter's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Flowery Field Primary School

Livingstone Primary School

St Paul's CofE Primary School, Stalybridge