Fairfield High School, Hereford

Fairfield High School is a secondary school in Peterchurch, Herefordshire, England.

Fairfield High School
Address
Peterchurch

Hereford
,
Herefordshire
,
HR2 0SG

England
Coordinates52°02′15″N 2°57′24″W
Information
TypeAcademy
MottoA forward looking school with traditional looking values
Establishedc. 1947
Local authorityHerefordshire
Department for Education URN140868 Tables
OfstedReports
HeadteacherMrs Susan Gaston
GenderCoeducational
Age11 to 16
Enrolment600
HousesDore, Escley, Monnow and Olchon
Websitehttp://www.fairfield.hereford.sch.uk/

Fairfield High School is located in the beautiful Golden Valley. It is situated among the thriving communities of Peterchurch, Dorstone, Abbey Dore and Ewyas Harold.

The local environment lends itself to its house names: Dore (River Dore), Escley (Escley Brook), Monnow (River Monnow) and Olchon (Olchon Valley).

Fairfield High School is one of the top state schools in the country.[1] In the October 2013 Ofsted inspection, the school received the best possible score - "Outstanding" in every category.[2] The school converted to academy status in May 2014.[3]

Curriculum

Fairfield offers an innovative, broad and balanced curriculum. Traditional subjects are provided alongside vocational learning opportunities.

Students in Key Stage 3 study:

  • English and Literacy
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Humanities (History, Geography, Ethics)
  • Modern Foreign Languages (French, Spanish)
  • Food Technology
  • Art and Textiles
  • Design & Technology
  • Computer Science / Computing
  • Performing Arts (Music, Drama)
  • Physical Education

Students in Key Stage 4 may add vocational subjects:

  • Religious Studies
  • Animal Care
  • Children's Play, Learning & Development
  • Construction and the Built Environment
  • Creative Crafts

Animals

A large number of exotic and farm animals are kept at the school, including alpacas, rodents, reptiles, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, sheep and goats. These are looked after by the students themselves as part of their learning for Key Stage 4 Animal Care studies.

Notable past pupils

Josie Pearson - Paralympic Champion

References
  1. https://www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk/school/140868
  2. http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/inspection-reports/find-inspection-report/provider/ELS/116944
  3. "Ofsted Reports".


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