Fairfield High School for Girls

Fairfield High School for Girls is a non-selective, non-denominational, 11-16 academy for girls, situated in Droylsden in Manchester. The school, which converted to an academy in 2011, has 981 girls on its roll. 

Fairfield High School is one of the oldest all-girls schools in the country; in was founded in 1796, when Sister Mary Tyrrell opened a small girls' boarding school. In September 2004, as part of the Specialist Schools Programme, the secondary school became a Science College. 

Headteacher

Mrs S Bateman

Values and vision

Fairfield High School for Girls aims to create successful learners who make outstanding progress, achieve excellent academic results and enjoy learning for the rest of their lives. It wants to develop confident individuals who are valued and value others for who they are, and young women who are able to live safe, healthy, successful and fulfilling lives. Teachers strive to create responsible citizens who make a positive difference to communities and are ready to meet the challenges of lifelong learning and the world of work.

The school’s ambition is to move beyond outstanding. Its core values are Focus, Aspiration, Independence, Respect, Fairness, Inspiration, Empowerment, Learning and Determination (FAIRFIELD). 

Ofsted report

“All groups of students make outstanding progress because of outstanding teaching. All students have high regard for their teachers; they enjoy lessons and follow carefully the very helpful advice and guidance given by their teachers. Senior leaders and the governing body rigorously pursue excellence. Staff and students are fully aware of their vision and are fully committed to making it a reality.” 

View Fairfield High School for Girls’ latest Ofsted report