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
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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.

Key details

LA
Suffolk
Age range
3 - 7
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
270
Pupils
296
Boys
137
Girls
159
FSM %
12.80
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-02-22
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Suffolk

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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