Ofsted
Fairfield High School for Girls was inspected by Ofsted on the 6th and 7th December 2022. The overall effectiveness of the school is Good with the quality of education being judged as Outstanding. At the time of inspection only 6.6% (64) of schools inspected by Ofsted under its new framework, received this judgement for quality of education.
The report highlights the following strengths:
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Pupils achieve exceptionally well academically because they access a well-designed curriculum that is delivered very effectively.
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Leaders have incredibly high expectations of pupils’ academic achievement.
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Leaders at all levels have a shared vision of the ‘Fairfield girl’ that they want pupils to become. They give careful thought to the experiences that they can provide to raise pupils’ aspirations.
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Leaders have created a learning environment characterised by ambition. They are committed to addressing social disadvantage by supporting pupils to achieve academically.
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Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), experience a broad and balanced curriculum. Leaders ensure that pupils leave school with the qualifications that they need to succeed.
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Teachers are experts in their subjects. They explain important concepts clearly. Pupils develop rich subject knowledge.
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Leaders and teachers provide excellent support for pupils with SEND. Pupils’ needs are quickly identified. Teachers receive detailed information about how to adapt their delivery of the curriculum to help these pupils to learn well. Teachers use these strategies effectively. As a result, pupils with SEND know and remember more over time.
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The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Leaders ensure that staff are well trained to enable them to identify pupils who might be at risk of harm. Staff know how to report safeguarding concerns.
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Leaders have created a personal development curriculum which includes teaching pupils about human rights and how to stay safe in an age-appropriate way.
Pupils have access to a strong careers programme. They are provided with a wealth of information which means that they are well prepared for their next steps.
Ofsted, 2022
Pupils achieve exceptionally well academically because they access a well-designed curriculum that is delivered very effectively.
Ofsted, 2022
Leaders have incredibly high expectations of pupils’ academic achievement.
Ofsted, 2022
Leaders at all levels have a shared vision of the ‘Fairfield girl’ that they want pupils to become. They give careful thought to the experiences that they can provide to raise pupils’ aspirations.
Ofsted, 2022
Leaders have created a learning environment characterised by ambition. They are committed to addressing social disadvantage by supporting pupils to achieve academically.
Ofsted, 2022
Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), experience a broad and balanced curriculum. Leaders ensure that pupils leave school with the qualifications that they need to succeed.
Ofsted, 2022
Teachers are experts in their subjects. They explain important concepts clearly. Pupils develop rich subject knowledge.
Ofsted, 2022
Leaders and teachers provide excellent support for pupils with SEND. Pupils’ needs are quickly identified. Teachers receive detailed information about how to adapt their delivery of the curriculum to help these pupils to learn well. Teachers use these strategies effectively. As a result, pupils with SEND know and remember more over time.
Ofsted, 2022
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Leaders ensure that staff are well trained to enable them to identify pupils who might be at risk of harm. Staff know how to report safeguarding concerns.
Ofsted, 2022
Leaders have created a personal development curriculum which includes teaching pupils about human rights and how to stay safe in an age-appropriate way.
Pupils have access to a strong careers programme. They are provided with a wealth of information which means that they are well prepared for their next steps.
As a school, we push forward on our journey of continuous improvement, sharing good practice and learning from colleagues.
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