Fairfield Community Primary School Catchment Area
Fairfield Community Primary School is a community primary school in Bury , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 256 pupils, and a capacity of 249 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
2–11
Age range
256
Pupils
249
Capacity
103%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Fairfield Community Primary School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Fairfield Community Primary School is set by Bury and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Bury before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Bury catchment area documents →Fairfield Community Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Rochdale Old Road, Bury, BL9 7SD
- Local authority
- Bury
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2–11 years
- Free school meals
- 41.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 105287
Other Primary Schools in Bury
If Fairfield Community Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bury are the next closest alternatives.
Chantlers Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BL8 2SF
Lowercroft Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BL8 2TS
Holcombe Brook Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BL0 9TA
Hollins Grundy Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BL9 8AY
St Peter's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · BL9 9PW
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Ramsbottom Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · BL0 9JD
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Frequently Asked Questions — Fairfield Community Primary School
Is Fairfield Community Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Fairfield Community Primary School currently has 256 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 249 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Fairfield Community Primary School? ▾
Admission to Fairfield Community Primary School is managed by Bury. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Fairfield Community Primary School cover? ▾
Fairfield Community Primary School is a primary school in Bury, serving pupils aged 2–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Fairfield Community Primary School? ▾
Fairfield Community Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.