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Fairfield School
Goodgraded 08/06/2022Ages 3–19136 pupilsDoes not apply
Fairfield School is a school for pupils aged 3 to 19 in Batley, within the Kirklees local authority. The school has around 136 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 08/06/2022, Fairfield School was judged Good. Families comparing schools in Batley can view Fairfield School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Batley (WF17 8AS), Fairfield School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance84.3%England avg 93.5%
Persistent absence48.9%England avg 17.5%
Pupils per teacher7.8England avg 19.6
Teachers with QTS89%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals36.0%England avg 26.3%
English not first language50.4%England avg 18.6%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Batley
All schools in Batley →Co-op Academy Smithies MoorRequires Improvement · 0.1 miHealey Junior Infant and Nursery SchoolGood · 0.6 miBirstall Primary AcademyGood · 0.8 miHeckmondwike Primary AcademyInadequate · 0.8 miBrian Jackson College0.9 miHeckmondwike Grammar SchoolGood · 0.9 mi
See the full area report for WF17 8AS →