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Fairfield School
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- Kirklees WF17 8AS
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| Previous inspection | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make good, sometimes outstanding, progress in literacy and numeracy.
Behaviour and Attitudes: The atmosphere is warm and pupils are very polite and welcoming.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Staff ensure any pupil at risk of underachieving is identified and assisted.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Calm, supportive atmosphere with strong staff-pupil relationships.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Individualized support plans in place for pupils needing behaviour assistance.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers plan activities that are more demanding and use ICT to support engagement.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teaching enables most students to make good and occasionally outstanding progress in personal development.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: The majority of teaching is good; some is outstanding, though numeracy teaching needs improvement for older pupils.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Partnership with parents is outstanding in the Early Years Foundation Stage.
Communication with Parents: Parents are kept well informed with strong home-school links.
Parent Satisfaction: All parents responding to the questionnaire strongly agree that their children make good progress.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders ensure that any pupil at risk of underachieving is identified and assisted.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leadership promotes continuous improvement by supporting and encouraging staff to improve their teaching.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Pupils say there is no bullying and feel safe; parents agree.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils are very polite and welcoming, contributing to a warm atmosphere.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Plans for health, social and emotional development are central to the school's activities.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Robust systems and procedures for pupil safety are in place.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Effective safeguarding arrangements with regular oversight and training.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Students run a community café weekly, promoting social skills.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Students balance academic and extracurricular activities well, such as climbing activities promoting safety awareness.
Career Counselling Services: Sixth form students leave school with qualifications preparing them well for further education or training.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Pupils are well prepared for the next steps in their education or training.
Support for SEND: Staff ensure that signs, gestures, and facial expressions support outstanding progress in communication skills.
Subjects Offered: The range of subjects and courses is different in each school phase, designed to meet each student's needs.
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Fairfield School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 125 students from age 3-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 6 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through | All-through |
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| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools | Special Schools |
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Age range | 3-19 | 2-19 | 5-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | 6.9 | - | 6 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | 0% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 97 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 55.9% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.16% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -6.6 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -6 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -6.9 | Well Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 93 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 57.49% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.58% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.6 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 89 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 90 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 54.16% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.8% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.3 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 92 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 51.56% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.04% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.6 | Below Average |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 33.6% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 48.35% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 26.23% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 11.25% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 16.1% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.97 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 87.19% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 10 | 153 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 81.26% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 30.45% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 12.61% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 29.48% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 8.45% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.16% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.87% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 38.11% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 51.89% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 27.26% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 13.34% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 18.08% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.14 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 89.17% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 10 | 156 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 83.83% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 31.41% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 15.14% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 29.41% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 7.86% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.1% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.31% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 27.6% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 41.34% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 23.89% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 9.91% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 14.74% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.63 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 88% | 89.16% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 8 | 131 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 82.88% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 31.36% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 15.92% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 25.6% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 88% | 10.04% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 4.2% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.24% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 29.12% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 42.64% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 27.3% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 9.94% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 15.61% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.72 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 74.6% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 6 | 130 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 62.4% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 21.36% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 17.12% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 22.92% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2.52% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.84% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.52% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 31.13% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 46.17% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 23.93% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 14.03% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 15.63% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 82.39% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 6 | 140 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 47.96% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 33.22% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 16.43% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 22.65% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.3% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.43% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.39% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
6 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Fairfield School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1