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Fairfield High School
Outstandinggraded 28/11/2023Ages 11–16612 pupils
Fairfield High School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Hereford, within the Herefordshire, County of local authority. The school has around 612 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 28/11/2023, Fairfield High School was judged Outstanding. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.6), an average Attainment 8 score of 53.8 and 54% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Hereford can view Fairfield High School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionOutstanding
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding
Last inspected 28/11/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points5 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 850.3
England avg 45.1 · was 53.1 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.6
Grade 5+ English & maths51%
England avg 45% · was 53% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths72%
England avg 65% · was 75% in 2023/24
EBacc entry38%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.4
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake17.3%
Free school meals17.3%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language2.6%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled94%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing92.7%
Attendance92.7%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher16.1
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence21.3%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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