Fairfield High School, Peterchurch Explained

Fairfield High School
Coordinates:52.0376°N -2.9566°W
Established:c. 1947
Type:Academy
Head Label:Headteacher
Head:Paul Jennings
Location:Peterchurch
County:Herefordshire
Country:England
Postcode:HR2 0SG
Local Authority:Herefordshire
Ofsted:yes
Urn:140868
Enrolment:530
Gender:Coeducational
Lower Age:11
Upper Age:16
Houses:Dore, Escley, Monnow, Olchon and Arrow
Website:http://www.fairfield.hereford.sch.uk/

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

Fairfield High School is located in the Golden Valley. It is situated among the communities of Peterchurch, Dorstone, Abbey Dore and Ewyas Harold, around 5 miles from the Welsh border.

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

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] In 2024 the school retained its Ofsted "Outstanding" status.[3] The school converted to academy status in May 2014.[4]

Curriculum

Fairfield offers traditional subjects are provided alongside vocational learning opportunities.

Students in Key Stage 3 study:

Students in Key Stage 4 may add vocational subjects:

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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Fairfield High School - GOV.UK.
  2. Web site: Find an inspection report and registered childcare. 8 November 2021.
  3. Web site: 17 April 2024 . Fairfield High School Oftsed Reports .
  4. Web site: Ofsted Reports. 8 October 2020.