Fairfield Community Primary School
URN: 105287 • Bury BL9 7SD
Overview
- Name
- Fairfield Community Primary School
- URN
- 105287
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- V Gilkey (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01617641559
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Rochdale Old Road, Bury BL9 7SD
Summary
Fairfield Community Primary School, located in Bury, Lancashire, is a mixed community school with a current enrolment of 256 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 249. The school is committed to fostering a caring and supportive environment, where children's well-being and academic achievement are prioritized. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in its motto, "Happiness and High Standards," reflecting its dedication to creating a positive learning atmosphere.
The curriculum at Fairfield is broad and balanced, designed to equip students with essential life skills while offering diverse opportunities in sports, music, and the arts. The school emphasizes inclusivity and respect for all individuals, with a strong focus on equalities and fundamental human rights. Feedback from Ofsted highlights the supportive nature of the teaching staff and the importance placed on good behaviour and mutual respect among pupils.
Fairfield Community Primary School actively encourages parental involvement and community engagement, fostering a partnership between families and the school. Parents are invited to participate in school activities and stay informed through various communication channels, ensuring a collaborative approach to education.
The curriculum at Fairfield is broad and balanced, designed to equip students with essential life skills while offering diverse opportunities in sports, music, and the arts. The school emphasizes inclusivity and respect for all individuals, with a strong focus on equalities and fundamental human rights. Feedback from Ofsted highlights the supportive nature of the teaching staff and the importance placed on good behaviour and mutual respect among pupils.
Fairfield Community Primary School actively encourages parental involvement and community engagement, fostering a partnership between families and the school. Parents are invited to participate in school activities and stay informed through various communication channels, ensuring a collaborative approach to education.
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Key details
- LA
- Bury
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 249
- Pupils
- 256
- Boys
- 129
- Girls
- 127
- FSM %
- 41.60
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-30
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 256 | 129 | 127 | 249 | 41.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 251 | 125 | 126 | 249 | 38.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 256 | 127 | 129 | 249 | 40.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 256 | 127 | 129 | 249 | 40.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 258 | 126 | 132 | 236 | 42.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 268 | 119 | 149 | 236 | 40.30 |
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