Co-op Academy Smithies Moor vs Fairfield School
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Co-op Academy Smithies Moor
Heckmondwike
Fairfield School
Batley
Overview
Phase
Primary
Special
Type
Academy sponsor led
Foundation special school
Age Range
3–11
3–19
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
None
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
-
Local Authority
Kirklees
Kirklees
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
148
139
Capacity
270
124
Occupancy
55%
112%
FSM %
54.4%
33.3%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
Requires Improvement
-
Quality of Education
Requires Improvement
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires Improvement
Good
Personal Development
Good
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires Improvement
Good
Last Inspected
Apr 2024
Jun 2026
Performance (2025)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
-
-
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
-
-
KS2 Reading
76%
0%
KS2 Maths
83%
0%
KS2 Writing
69%
0%