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Fairfield High School
Goodgraded 09/02/2023Ages 11–161,082 pupils
Fairfield High School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Bristol, within the Bristol, City of local authority. The school has around 1,082 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 09/02/2023, Fairfield High School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.3), an average Attainment 8 score of 50.5 and 45% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Bristol can view Fairfield High School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 09/02/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points1 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 848.9
England avg 45.1 · was 49.9 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.3
Grade 5+ English & maths46%
England avg 45% · was 44% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths69%
England avg 65% · was 69% in 2023/24
EBacc entry36%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.27
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake34.4%
Free school meals34.4%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language21.0%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled100%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing88.9%
Attendance88.9%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher18.7
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence38.3%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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