Fairfield High School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Fairfield High School
Address: Allfoxton Road, Horfield
Town/City: Bristol
Postcode: BS7 9NL
Telephone Number: 0117 952 7100
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2015
Trust: Excalibur Academies Trust
Sponsor: Excalibur Academies Trust

Staff and pupils

Executive Principal: Ms Edel Cronin
Capacity: 1080
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1057 (55% boys & 45% girls)
Enrollment: 98% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 34.4%

SEN Provisions

  • VI - Visual Impairment
  • HI - Hearing Impairment

Location and administration

URN: 141705
DfE Number: 801/4101
UKPRN: 10048672
UPRN: 304733
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Bristol, City of (E06000023)
Constituency: Bristol North East (E14001133)
Electoral Ward: Lockleaze (E05010908)

Easting & Northing: 360297E, 175316N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 28' 33.75" N 2° 34' 22.56" W
Plus Code: 9C3VFCGG+CR

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Jeremy Benson - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 10 December 2024 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 9 December 2028.
  • Ms Sarah Bentley - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 December 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 17 December 2028.
  • Ms Edel Cronin - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 April 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Ms Amelia Handoll-Clark - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 March 2027.
  • Mrs Suzanne Hepworth - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 January 2017.
  • Mr Conor McCormack - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 December 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 17 December 2028.
  • Mr Mohamed Osman - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 February 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 February 2027.
  • Mrs Jenny Putman - Local Governor. Appointed on 29 September 2021 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 March 2026.
  • Ms Ceri Shaw - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 January 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 18 January 2030.
  • Ms Jessica Spedding - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 December 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 17 December 2028.
  • Ms Annie White - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 March 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 8 March 2030.