Fairfield High School
Hereford, HR2 0SG · Herefordshire, County of · secondary school
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1st of 15 secondary schools in Herefordshire, County of we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 7.8/10 against 838 of them, against 7.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 56.2 · 76 | 30% | 2.26 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.49 · 83 | 25% | 2.08 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 51.9 · 77 | 10% | 0.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Fairfield High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 51.2% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 50.3, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.49 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in January 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.8 out of 10 among them, against 7.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Duke of Edinburgh award, perform in the School Musical, and visit the Science Museum in London.
Getting in
The published school roll is 607 pupils against a stated capacity of 600. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What support is available for pupils aiming to raise their Progress 8 scores? How is the Duke of Edinburgh award integrated into the weekly timetable?
What Ofsted said about Fairfield High School
Overview
Fairfield High School is described as a "welcoming and caring school" where teachers challenge pupils to "do, and be, their best at all times." The report highlights a culture of success where pupils "work hard and achieve highly," supported by a "well-considered curriculum" and exceptional pastoral care.
Strengths
- The curriculum is precise, allowing pupils to "build on their prior learning well" and "apply their knowledge to new situations confidently and accurately."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) "achieve very highly," with needs identified quickly and effective support strategies implemented.
- There is "exceptional pastoral care," with staff who "know pupils extremely well" and step in quickly to help.
- The school offers a "wide curriculum offer" including vocational subjects and an "extensive range of clubs," ensuring pupils are "very well prepared for their next steps."
- Leaders and trustees are "relentless in making sure that pupils at Fairfield get the very best education."
Areas to improve
- The report notes that leaders have identified "some areas they would like to be even better" and have established a "sensible timescale for the improvements they have identified," though specific deficiencies are not detailed.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders going "above and beyond in securing the help that pupils may need" and ensuring pupils understand how to recognise and respond to harms.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 53.1 |
| 2024/25 | 50.3 |
| 2025/26 | 51.9 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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