The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 38 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 438
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 30.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Tameside
- Head
- Mr Alec Stephenson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
March 2024 | School Inspection
Short inspection
January 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
May 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Grove Street, Droylsden, Manchester, M43 6AF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAshton Old Road Independent School
Independent · 475m away
Manchester Progressive School
Independent · 492m away
Manchester Road Primary Academy
Primary · 600m away
Droylsden Academy
Secondary · 677m away
St Anne's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 687m away
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Primary · 712m away
St Clement's CofE Primary School
Primary · 792m away
Wright Robinson College
Secondary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Fairfield Road Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Fairfield Road Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Fairfield Road Primary School?
Fairfield Road Primary School currently has 438 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Fairfield Road Primary School take?
Fairfield Road Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Fairfield Road Primary School?
Fairfield Road Primary School is in Manchester, M43 6AF, in the Tameside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Fairfield Road Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Fairfield Road Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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