Is Fairfield High School for Girls a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 6 December 2022. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 3rd of 16 secondary schools in Tameside. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Fairfield High School for Girls's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Fairfield High School for Girls averaged an Attainment 8 score of 52.5 (England: 46.2). 61.3% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Fairfield High School for Girls?

Applications for Year 7 places at Fairfield High School for Girls starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Fairfield High School for Girls

Fairfield Avenue, Droylsden, Manchester, M43 6AB

Local ranking3rd of 16 secondary schools in Tameside

Ofsted: GoodUpdated

Secondary

Phase

975

Capacity

11-16

Age range

Girls

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · Ofsted inspection 6 December 2022. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 52.5 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 61.3% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 80.9% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 194

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 95.0%
Continued in education: 92.0%
Apprenticeships: 1.0%
Employment: 3.0%
Not sustained: 4.0%

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 991
Girls: 986 (100%)
Capacity: 975 (101% full)
SEND: 10.6%
FSM Eligible: 36.1%
EAL: 23.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.3%
SEN Support: 9.3%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 20.0:1
Teachers (FTE): 49.7
Budget per Pupil: £7,363/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 9.1% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 22.4% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Nursery: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 46.9%
Asian Pakistani: 24.4%
Asian Chinese: 6.4%
Black African: 6.4%
Asian Bangladeshi: 3.3%
Mixed Other: 2.2%
Asian Other: 2.2%
White Other: 1.9%

46.9%

White British

24.4%

Asian Pakistani

6.4%

Asian Chinese

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01613701488

admin@fairfieldhighschool.co.uk

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Fairfield Avenue

Manchester, North West

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Administrative

URN: 136593
UKPRN: 10033243
Establishment No.: 5402
Trust: STAMFORD PARK TRUST

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