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Fairfield High School

Peterchurch, Hereford, HR2 0SG

Local ranking2nd of 15 secondary schools in Herefordshire
Ofsted: OutstandingUpdated— score data refreshed 15 October 2026

Secondary

Phase

600

Capacity

11-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · Ofsted inspection 28 November 2023. Figures last updated .

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26
Average Attainment 8
51.9 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths
56.2% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths
75.2% nat64.8%
Cohort Size
121

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment
91.0%
Continued in education
88.0%
Apprenticeships
1.0%
Employment
2.0%
Not sustained
6.0%

Pupil Demographics

2024-25
Total Pupils
612
Boys
313 (52%)
Girls
294 (48%)
Capacity
600 (101% full)
SEND
28.6%
FSM Eligible
17.5%
EAL
3.8%
SEN with EHC Plan
3.3%
SEN Support
25.3%

*Financial data not available for 2025-26 — showing 2024-25

Pupil:Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
37.2
Budget per Pupil
£7,325/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

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

Overall Absence Rate
6.9% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence
19.0% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Religious Character
Does not apply
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarders
No boarders
Admissions
Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25
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  • White British: 91.0%
  • White Other: 5.1%
  • Mixed Other: 1.5%
  • Mixed White & Asian: 1.0%
  • Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.7%
  • Asian Indian: 0.3%
  • Mixed White & Black African: 0.2%
  • Black Caribbean: 0.2%

91.0%

White British

5.1%

White Other

1.5%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

Administrative

URN
140868
UKPRN
10045944
Establishment No.
4032
Trust
FAIRFIELD HIGH SCHOOL

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