"This is an outstanding school. At its last inspection, it was outstanding in all main categories. Since then it has significantly improved not just in respect of the areas for development identified in that inspection but also in terms of major developments to its educational provision for pupils and in the response that these have generated."
Ofsted, June 09
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Fairfield High School
Peterchurch
Herefordshire
HR2 0SGPhone: 01 981 550 231
Click here for a map of the area and driving instructions
and here for a beautiful, hand-drawn one
For an online calendar of important Fairfield dates, please click here.
Welcome - Spring is almost here...
We are proud to show you our outstanding school in the depths of rural Herefordshire, complete with pupils, adults and animals.
One of the very smallest schools in Britain and one of the very best if Ofsted, exam results and league tables, parents and pupils are anything to go by. Small schools can provide a completely rounded experience and a full range of opportunities - social, creative, sporting, as well as superb exam results. It requires dedication, vision, commitment and energy and a mutual respect and purpose among everyone who works and studies at the school.
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Think ahead. Plan ahead. Get ahead!
This summer's GCSE timetable - for this school -
is now available here and should be of particular interest to Year 11s, 10s and their parents - but there's also one exam for Year 9s, just to keep you on your toes... Some start as early as next month and this timetable will help you to work backwards from key dates for revision purposes. It will also let you avoid making dental or medical appointments on a day when you have an exam. "Good luck" in your exams is less necessary when you are well prepared!
The Internet is without doubt a revolutionary means of communication and source of information. We encourage you to use it widely but we are also very keen to ensure you are aware of the dangers of giving away information about yourself to the stalking online predators who exist to prey on vulnerable and often naive Internet users. To supplement the guidance you get in school from teachers, the website Think U Know? is an excellent source of information and reassurance about online activity. Please visit it and show your parents this page which will explain a lot to them too. Safe surfing.
A new campaign to promote safe use of the internet has been announced today. Read about it all here
With 1,000 days to go until London Paralympics
Britain's Josie Pearson insists: 'Being in a wheelchair won't stop me doing what I want with my life'. Read what our Josie is doing now in the lead-up to the Paralympics.
Speech Night 2009
Fairfield High School celebrated in style and awarded prizes and examination certificates presented by Councillor Philip Price.
93 % of the pupils gained five or more A* - C grades and the progress made by the cohort between arriving at the age of 11 and leaving placed the school in the top 2% of schools in England. “These results confirm the recent Ofsted report which found the school to be outstanding in all categories,” said headteacher Christopher Barker.
Mr Barker congratulated the whole school community and spoke of the future. “The Governors and management of the school are committed to expanding Fairfield and the intake will increase to 90 reaching a total roll of 450. This is good news for the Golden Valley, the surrounding area and the borders. Fairfield has been identified to be included in the Building Schools for the Future programme and I hope that further development will start soon.”
The photograph shows the winners of the Head’s prize which was awarded for maturity and consistently contributing to the life of the school and the wider community. From left to right: Mr Barker (Headmaster), Olivia Shackelford, Lily Hartman-Gerald, Megan Atkinson
Children in Need charities afternoon
Click here to see the many ingenious ways devised to raise money for charities on Children in Need day.
Spot The Ball
Congratulations to our Year 7 Boys 5-a-side team who have progressed to the Midlands regional finals by winning the Herefordshire tournament.
Click here to see some of Stan Platford's pictures of one of our football teams in action
Spot The Difference
2004
2009
For more pictures of the school and the Golden Valley on a golden summer day this year, click here
If you are of a squeamish disposition...
Here are more of Miss Naylor's fantastic photos. Steel yourself to make your way through the tarantulas and scorpions, marvel at the exotic colours of the birds, swoon at the cuddliness of the rabbits and, well, just enjoy all the rest too.
What's that up in the sky?
Is it a star? Is it a comet?
Well, yes - even better, it's Fairfield's Christmas Comet. Read it here.
Fairfield Pupils Abroad
Pupils have been spreading their wings recently to Spain and Italy: watch this space for more details. For now, feast your eyes on the beauty of Sorrento - and the beautiful pupils and teachers who went there.
All these buildings were built by our pupils!
of outdoor animals, pupils following the BTEC Construction course under the tutelage of Mr Dillon and Mr Richards built all of these high-spec, sturdy constructions over the last two years.
For individual, bigger pics, click here
Fairfield was inspected on June 11th and if you would like to read what was said about us, click here...
Fascinated by the local weather? Read the local forecast here.
Feels like home...
Hmm, lots of delicious sugar all over the ground...
