Fairfield Community Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Fairfield Community Primary School
Address: Rochdale Old Road
Town/City: Bury
County: Lancashire
Postcode: BL9 7SD

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
History: This school closed in 2026

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs V Gilkey
Capacity: 249
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 253 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 102% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 39.7%

Location and administration

URN: 105287
DfE Number: 351/2006
UKPRN: 10070106
UPRN: 100012826637
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Bury (E08000002)
Constituency: Bury North (E14001144)
Electoral Ward: Bury East (E05014153)

Easting & Northing: 382709E, 411524N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 36' 2.28" N 2° 15' 45.42" W
Plus Code: 9C5VJP2P+7X

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  • Mrs Joanne Atkins - Governor. Appointed on 12 April 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 March 2026.
  • Mrs Lucy Doherty - Governor. Appointed on 12 April 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 March 2026.
  • Mrs Victoria Gilkey - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 30 March 2026.
  • Mr Trevor Holt - Governor. Appointed on 11 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 March 2026.
  • Mrs Kimberley Jones - Governor. Appointed on 12 April 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 March 2026.
  • Mrs Tonia McDougall - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 24 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 March 2026.
  • Mrs Sally McGill - Governor. Appointed on 24 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 March 2026.
  • Mrs Adele Testa - Governor. Appointed on 4 February 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 February 2026.
  • Mrs Karen Tomlinson - Governor. Appointed on 19 September 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 30 March 2026.
  • Mr Ian Young - Governor. Appointed on 15 December 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 March 2026.