The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
- 12% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 318
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 12%
Governance
- Local authority
- North East Lincolnshire
- Trust
- THE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Katie McGuire (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Mendip Avenue, Scartho, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN33 3AE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmScartho Nursery School
Nursery · 552m away
Springfield Primary Academy
Primary · 597m away
Scartho Infants' School and Nursery
Primary · 1.1km away
Scartho Gateway Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Scartho Junior Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Sevenhills Academy
Academy · 1.5km away
Waltham Toll Bar Academy
Secondary · 1.7km away
Oasis Academy Nunsthorpe
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Fairfield Academy?
Fairfield Academy currently has 318 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Fairfield Academy take?
Fairfield Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Fairfield Academy?
Fairfield Academy is in Grimsby, DN33 3AE, in the North East Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Fairfield Academy have a sixth form?
No, Fairfield Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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