Fairfield Infant School
URN: 124582 • Felixstowe IP11 9JB
Overview
- Name
- Fairfield Infant School
- URN
- 124582
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 63.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Mark Girling (since 2025) , Acting Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01394283206
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- High Road West, Felixstowe IP11 9JB
Summary
Fairfield Infant School, located in Felixstowe, Suffolk, is a community school catering to children aged 4 to 7 years. With a current enrolment of 296 pupils, the school operates within a federation alongside Colneis Junior School, sharing a governing body and leadership team. This collaborative approach fosters a unified educational experience across both sites, promoting a supportive and engaging learning environment.
The school prides itself on delivering a broad and creative curriculum designed to inspire and motivate students to reach their full potential. Emphasising values such as respect, empathy, and integrity, Fairfield aims to cultivate a positive school community where every child feels included and valued. The school also offers a nursery unit for children under 5, enhancing early years education.
Parental involvement is highly encouraged, with opportunities for parents to engage in school activities and support their children’s learning. Fairfield is part of the Felixstowe Pyramid, facilitating smooth transitions for pupils to Colneis Junior School and subsequently to Felixstowe School for secondary education.
The school prides itself on delivering a broad and creative curriculum designed to inspire and motivate students to reach their full potential. Emphasising values such as respect, empathy, and integrity, Fairfield aims to cultivate a positive school community where every child feels included and valued. The school also offers a nursery unit for children under 5, enhancing early years education.
Parental involvement is highly encouraged, with opportunities for parents to engage in school activities and support their children’s learning. Fairfield is part of the Felixstowe Pyramid, facilitating smooth transitions for pupils to Colneis Junior School and subsequently to Felixstowe School for secondary education.
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Nearby alternatives
- Colneis Junior School (62.4)
- Kingsfleet Primary School (60.8)
- Causton Junior School (58.6)
- Maidstone Infant School (57.9)
- Trimley St Mary Primary School (56.7)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 296 | 137 | 159 | 270 | 12.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 302 | 143 | 159 | 270 | 14.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 304 | 140 | 164 | 270 | 13.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 304 | 140 | 164 | 270 | 13.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 299 | 143 | 156 | 270 | 11.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 301 | 145 | 156 | 270 | 7.80 |
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