Established c. 1947 Headteacher Mrs Susan Gaston DfE URN 140868 Tables Number of students 400 | Type Academy DfE number 884/4032 Phone +44 1981 550231 Founded 1947 Gender Mixed-sex education | |
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Location Peterchurch
Hereford
Herefordshire
HR2 0SG
England Address Peterchurch, Hereford HR2 0SG, United Kingdom Motto A forward looking school with traditional looking values Similar Kingstone High School, Weobley High School, Whitecross Hereford High Sch, Gwernyfed High School, St Mary's R C High School | ||
Fairfield High School is a secondary school in Peterchurch, Herefordshire, England.
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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. In the October 2013 Ofsted inspection, the school received the best possible score - "Outstanding" in every category. The school converted to academy status in May 2014.
Curriculum
Fairfield offers an innovative, broad and balanced curriculum. 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, turtles, reptiles, rabbits, 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