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Fairfield High School for Girls

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person Miss Fiona Lealman (Headteacher)

corporate_fareSTAMFORD PARK TRUST

location_onManchester, M43 6AB

language Visit Website phone 01613701488

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2022

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Students

983

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Attainment 8

52.5

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GCSE Rank

#2 in Tameside

#816 of 4,024 nationally

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Fairfield High School for Girls is a Academy converter secondary school in Manchester, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Fairfield High School for Girls is an academy converter in Manchester, Tameside, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of STAMFORD PARK TRUST. The school has approximately 986 pupils on roll, of whom 38% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2026, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 52.5, placing the school #2 in Tameside and #816 of 4,024 nationally. 61.30% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 25.8% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2022. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Outstanding, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.8× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 20.0:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 5.1 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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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2026

Attainment 8 Score

52.5

across 8 GCSE slots

Grade 5+ E&M

61.30%

Grade 4+ E&M

80.90%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)25.8%

5+ GCSEs (4+ incl. E&M)74.70%

Triple Science Entry16.00%

EBacc Slot Score15.3 / 30

2025

Attainment 8 Score

52.7

across 8 GCSE slots

Grade 5+ E&M

58.20%

Grade 4+ E&M

78.60%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)26.2%

Entering EBacc60.70%

EBacc APS4.84

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.55

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

55.3

Grade 5+ E&M

65.40%

Entering EBacc66.00%

EBacc APS5.03

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.66

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

56.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc64%

EBacc APS5.13

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.59

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

56.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc56%

EBacc APS5.07

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.41

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

53.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc43%

EBacc APS4.7

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.54

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

54.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc55%

EBacc APS4.74

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2026

Stayed in Education / Employment

92.7%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86.9%

Apprenticeships1.6%

Employment4.2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5.2%

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

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Ranking History & Trajectory

National & Local Authority position based on DfE performance data · Methodology

Year	Secondary Overall (Nat)	LA Rank	GCSE Attainment	Progress 8 Rank
2026	#786 / 4,024	#2	#816	#1
2025	#489 / 3,948	#2	#790	#1
2024	#461 / 4,450	#1	#591	#442
2023	#355 / 4,321	#1	#477	#308
2022	#493 / 4,199	#1	#627	#355
2019	#530 / 2,711	#1	#564	#534
2018	#361 / 2,537	#1	#434	#333

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

06 December 2022

Inspection Report

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23 January 2013

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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02 November 2011

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2022-12-06

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Outstanding

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

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2013-01-23

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2007-12-04

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

4.7%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.4%(24 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

2pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 991 pupils. During this period, there were 47 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 4.7%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	991	47	4.7%	7.3%	2
2024/25 (Autumn term)	989	53	5.4%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	988	32	3.2%	7.4%	2
2023/24 (Spring term)	988	17	1.7%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	989	20	2.0%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	984	20	2.0%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	983	15	1.5%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	981	9	0.9%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	977	5	0.5%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	974	8	0.8%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	977	5	0.5%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	975	14	1.4%	3.6%	3
2020/21 (Spring term)	981	9	0.9%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	981	10	1.0%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	980	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	980	26	2.7%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	976	26	2.7%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	968	24	2.5%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	965	33	3.4%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	975	23	2.4%	3.8%	2
2017/18 (Summer term)	967	18	1.9%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	972	19	2.0%	3.0%	4
2017/18 (Autumn term)	974	25	2.6%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	971	13	1.3%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	971	18	1.9%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	976	1	0.1%	3.1%	1

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.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 23 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 18 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 12 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 12 pupils

Hearing Impairment 9 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 9 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 5 pupils

Physical Disability 3 pupils

Multi-Sensory Impairment 2 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.

89%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

92%Positive

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

21%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree70%

agree19%

disagree5%

strongly disagree3%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree45%

agree41%

disagree5%

strongly disagree3%

don't know5%

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

strongly agree36%

agree13%

disagree7%

strongly disagree5%

don't know1%

not applicable37%

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

yes20%

no80%

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

strongly agree67%

agree11%

disagree6%

strongly disagree11%

Don't know6%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree75%

agree21%

disagree3%

strongly disagree1%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree68%

agree26%

disagree3%

strongly disagree2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree57%

agree36%

disagree4%

strongly disagree2%

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

strongly agree69%

agree27%

disagree3%

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

strongly agree64%

agree31%

disagree2%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree49%

agree35%

disagree9%

strongly disagree2%

don't know4%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes89%

no11%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ranking History & Trajectory

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary 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

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