Fairfield High School for Girls Catchment Area
Fairfield High School for Girls is a academy converter secondary school in Manchester, Tameside , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 991 pupils, and a capacity of 975 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–16
Age range
991
Pupils
975
Capacity
102%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Fairfield High School for Girls Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Fairfield High School for Girls sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Tameside. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Tameside before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Tameside catchment area documents →Fairfield High School for Girls — School Information
- Full address
- Fairfield Avenue, Droylsden, Manchester, M43 6AB
- Local authority
- Tameside
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Gender
- Girls
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 33.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136593
Other Secondary Schools in Manchester
If Fairfield High School for Girls is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Manchester are the next closest alternatives.
Loreto High School Chorlton Catchment Area
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Our Lady's RC High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · M9 0RP
The Barlow RC High School and Specialist Science College Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · M20 6BX
Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · M24 2GL
St Patrick's RC High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · M30 7JJ
St Ambrose Barlow RC High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · M27 9QP
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Frequently Asked Questions — Fairfield High School for Girls
Is Fairfield High School for Girls oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Fairfield High School for Girls currently has 991 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 975 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Fairfield High School for Girls? ▾
Admission to Fairfield High School for Girls is managed by Tameside. 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 High School for Girls cover? ▾
Fairfield High School for Girls is a secondary school in Manchester, Tameside, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Fairfield High School for Girls? ▾
Fairfield High School for Girls was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.