The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 48.9 vs national 43.8)
- This school does not have a sixth form
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
48.9
5.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
46%
4.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
36%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 217 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 22 days per year on average — over a month of school.
36% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 88 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,082
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 29.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bristol, City of
- Trust
- EXCALIBUR ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Ms Edel Cronin (Executive Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Allfoxton Road, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 9NL
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Fairfield High School a selective school?
No. Fairfield High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Fairfield High School?
Fairfield High School currently has 1,082 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Fairfield High School take?
Fairfield High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Fairfield High School?
Fairfield High School is in Bristol, BS7 9NL, in the Bristol, City of local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Fairfield High School have a sixth form?
No, Fairfield High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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