Fairfield Community Primary School has closed (Tuesday 31 March 2026).
It became an academy, which has a new school record. The school at this address is now Fairfield Community Primary School.
Fairfield Community Primary School, Bury
Fairfield Community Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Bury. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 19th-highest of the 37 schools in Bury with published results, and 6,288th of 14,452 across England. It was 96% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Bury (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 8 Oct 2026
Fairfield Community Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 76% of Year 6 pupils at Fairfield Community Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 82% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 77% in Bury and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 69% in reading and 66% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Fairfield Community Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 31 families put Fairfield Community Primary School as their first choice and 57 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is slightly more first choices than places. 2 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Fairfield Community Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Fairfield Community Primary School are Fairfield Community Primary School (under 0.1 miles); East Ward Community Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 69% reading, 76% maths); Heap Bridge Village Primary School (0.7 miles); and St Paul's Church of England Primary School (0.7 miles, 69% reading, 66% maths).
Fairfield Community Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 2 of them.
Fairfield Community Primary SchoolEast Ward Community Primary SchoolHeap Bridge Village Primary SchoolSt Paul's Church of England Primary School
Who goes there
35.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 34.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (53%), Asian (18%) and Mixed (10%).
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Bury Interchange (Manchester Metrolink), about 1.5 miles away in a straight line.
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Fairfield Community Primary School (opposite), 70 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Fairfield Community Primary School issued 10 suspensions, 3.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Fairfield Community Primary School excels at creating a welcoming environment where every child feels valued and cared for. The school combines high academic expectations with outstanding personal development, giving pupils real responsibility and a genuine voice in school decisions. Pupils thrive both academically and socially, with particularly strong reading instruction from the earliest years.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on reading with well-trained staff delivering phonics effectively from Nursery onwards - most pupils become fluent readers by end of Year 2
- Exceptional personal development with pupils developing confidence, understanding of diversity, and opportunities to contribute to school decisions
- Caring and supportive environment where pupils with SEND are well-identified and successfully included in mainstream learning
Areas for Improvement
- In some subjects, teachers lack clarity about the essential knowledge pupils need to learn and when to teach it, which prevents pupils from building on prior learning and understanding important concepts
- Need to ensure all subjects have clearly identified and sequenced knowledge from early years to Year 6
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff receiving regular training, clear reporting procedures followed diligently, and pupils receiving education on internet safety and consent.
Extracurricular Activities
Musical theatre clubs, sports clubs, outdoor learning, therapy dog activities, young leader roles, reading buddy schemes, internet safety workshops, community risk awareness workshops, breakfast club, after-school childcare
Fairfield Community Primary School is a welcoming and friendly school where pupils enjoy learning together and feel valued and safe. The school has been rated Good overall with Outstanding personal development.
At a Glance
35.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 69% to 76% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 66% to 82% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 60% to 73% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.6
Avg class size
29.5
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
7
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
Keep up with Fairfield Community Primary School
Term dates
Fairfield Community Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Bury. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
2027 to 2028
- Autumn term: Wednesday 1 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027)
- Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028)
- Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028)
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Fairfield Community Primary School is in Bury; for families living there:
Apply to Bury for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Fairfield Community Primary School
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
215 pupils
225 places
10 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Bury
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Bury
Across Bury council
Places available
2,275
Applications
1,901
Got 1st preference
91.4%
Got preferred school
98.1%
All primary applications across Bury council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
36
SEN Support
14
EHC Plans
19.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
253
Total Pupils
131
Boys
122
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
12
Teachers
21.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£54,996
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,202
Per pupil
£1521k
Total funding
£124k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.8%
Overall absence
11.3%
Persistent absence
195
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Fairfield Community Primary School
What are SATs results like at Fairfield Community Primary School?
Of the pupils at Fairfield Community Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 76% reached the expected standard in reading and 82% did so in maths.
What is Fairfield Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Fairfield Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2023.
What is the catchment area for Fairfield Community Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Fairfield Community Primary School is oversubscribed, Bury allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Fairfield Community Primary School?
Fairfield Community Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 96% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Fairfield Community Primary School?
Classes at Fairfield Community Primary School average 26.6 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Fairfield Community Primary School?
Fairfield Community Primary School has around 253 pupils on roll. 36% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Fairfield Community Primary School?
4.8% of sessions were missed at Fairfield Community Primary School in 2024/25. 11.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Fairfield Community Primary School?
Apply through Bury's coordinated admissions process, naming Fairfield Community Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
What are Fairfield Community Primary School's term dates?
Fairfield Community Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Bury. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027). In 2027 to 2028: Autumn term: Wednesday 1 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027); Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028); Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028).
Where is Fairfield Community Primary School?
Fairfield Community Primary School is at Rochdale Old Road, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 7SD.
Source: Bury term dates