The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 48 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 594
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 34.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Halton
- Head
- Mrs Vicky Pierce (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
February 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
July 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Peelhouse Lane, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 6TH
Town setting
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Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School
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The Raise Academy
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Kingsway Primary Academy School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Fairfield Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Fairfield Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Fairfield Primary School?
Fairfield Primary School currently has 594 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Fairfield Primary School take?
Fairfield Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Fairfield Primary School?
Fairfield Primary School is in Widnes, WA8 6TH, in the Halton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Fairfield Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Fairfield Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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