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Fairfield High School for Girls
Fairfield Avenue, Droylsden, Manchester M43 6AB
Fairfield High School for Girls is a non-selective academy. It has about 980 girls aged between 11 and 16. In December 2022 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Progress, Disadvantaged pupils, Attainment and Destinations. Relative weaknesses include Environment, Finances and Admissions.
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Progress: Excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Excellent. Progress up to age 16 is excellent. Destinations at 16 are about average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Attainment: Excellent. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite high. Show details
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both roughly average.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Admissions: Below average. The occupancy rate is quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Environment: Poor. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all very high.
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.

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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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