The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 52.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a girls-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
52.6
8.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
58%
16.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
61%
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
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
92%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 190 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% 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, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 73 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 991
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 33.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Tameside
- Trust
- STAMFORD PARK TRUST
- Head
- Miss Fiona Lealman (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Fairfield Avenue, Droylsden, Manchester, M43 6AB
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Fairfield High School for Girls a selective school?
No. Fairfield High School for Girls is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Fairfield High School for Girls's Ofsted rating?
Fairfield High School for Girls was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Fairfield High School for Girls?
Fairfield High School for Girls currently has 991 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Fairfield High School for Girls take?
Fairfield High School for Girls caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Fairfield High School for Girls?
Fairfield High School for Girls is in Manchester, M43 6AB, in the Tameside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Fairfield High School for Girls have a sixth form?
No, Fairfield High School for Girls does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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