Fairfield High School for Girls
Academy converter · Girls
Manchester, M43 6AB
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Top 15% in England
1 of 13 in Tameside
Pupils
986
First preferences per place
0.80
2026/27
Absence
9.1%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 56.7 | 55.3 | 52.7 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 64% | 65% | 58% | |
| Average English grade | 6.2 | 6.0 | 5.9 | |
| Average maths grade | 5.0 | 5.2 | 5.0 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 61% | 54% | 56% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.66 | 0.55 | — |
79% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Droylsden Academy · 0.6 mi · No rating · Top 40% in England
- Wright Robinson College · 0.6 mi · Report card · Top 30% in England
- Audenshaw School · 1.5 mi · Good · Top 50% in England
- Laurus Ryecroft · 1.5 mi · Outstanding · Top 28% in England
- Denton Community Academy · 1.6 mi · Inadequate
- Co-op Academy Belle Vue · 1.7 mi · Outstanding
Best secondary schools in Droylsden · Best secondary schools in Greater Manchester
The neighbourhood
Fairfield High School for Girls is in Droylsden Central (typical home £223,500).
What is Fairfield High School for Girls's Ofsted rating?
Fairfield High School for Girls is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Fairfield High School for Girls rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Fairfield High School for Girls is in the top 15% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.