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Fairfield High School for Girls

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Fairfield High School for Girls

Fairfield Avenue, Droylsden, Manchester, M43 6AB

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Girls
Pupils
991
Ages
11-16
FSM
33.4%
Attainment 8
52.6
Ofsted
Good
Dec 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
52.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
30.9%
Basics 9-5
58.2%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
60.7%
EBacc APS
4.83
EBacc 9-5
33.2%
EBacc 9-4
45.9%
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About Fairfield High School for Girls

Fairfield High School for Girls is a secondary school in Manchester, Tameside. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 52.6. The school has around 991 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Fairfield Avenue, Manchester, M43 6AB | More schools in Tameside

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Fairfield High School for Girls, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Dec 2022 — Good
  2. Jan 2013 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Fairfield High School for Girls

What is Fairfield High School for Girls's Ofsted rating?
Fairfield High School for Girls received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Fairfield High School for Girls's latest exam results?
Fairfield High School for Girls: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 52.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Fairfield High School for Girls located?
Fairfield High School for Girls is a secondary school in Manchester, Tameside (M43 6AB).
How many pupils attend Fairfield High School for Girls?
Fairfield High School for Girls has around 991 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Fairfield High School for Girls with other schools?
View Fairfield High School for Girls's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Tameside.