136
Pupils · 2024/25
53%
EAL · 2024/25
47%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 08/06/2022
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityKirklees
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio6.8:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Fairfield School · All-through · Kirklees
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
136
Pupil : teacher ratio
6.8
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
53%
FSM eligible
38%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
15%
Persistent absence
47%
Contact
Address
White Lee Road, Batley, WF17 8AS
Local authority
Kirklees
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 136 | 6.6 | 100% | 53% | 38% | 15% | 47% |
| 2023/24 | 125 | 7.8 | 100% | 58% | 45% | 16% | 49% |
| 2022/23 | 119 | 6.2 | 100% | 61% | 45% | 18% | 56% |
| 2021/22 | 120 | 6.4 | 100% | 60% | 43% | 18% | 54% |
| 2020/21 | 124 | 6.2 | 100% | 62% | 33% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 133 | 7.2 | 100% | 64% | 42% | 15% | 45% |
| 2017/18 | 127 | 7.5 | 100% | 63% | 44% | 14% | 50% |
| 2016/17 | 122 | 6.5 | 100% | 57% | 45% | 12% | 48% |
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