As a member of Excalibur Academies Trust, all admissions information, policies and catchment maps can be found by visiting http://excalibur.org.uk/home/about-us/admissions
Guide for parents/carers on applying for a secondary school
Fairfield High School First Round Allocation Statement 2021
School Admissions
If you wish to apply for a place at FHS and it is not for a Year 7 place in September, please complete ‘Admissions FORM A‘
Please see below the following documents:
TRANSITION
Success from Day One
The move to secondary school means many changes for children so we make every effort to know and understand the needs of individuals to try to ensure a seamless transition. FHS is unique in offering a specialist Transition Team to help students make a positive transfer from primary school. Our Achievement Coordinator, Mr Donavan Shand, meets children in Year 6 and stays with them throughout Year 7.
Our work with future students continues all year. We run outreach activities with Year 4 & 5 children, and our renowned Magic Mornings give Year 5 & 6 students the opportunity to experience FHS for a day. Every child coming into our school is recognised as an individual. We want them to leave Year 7 as happy, successful and engaged young people – ready for the rest of their school careers.
Magic Mornings
In compliance with COVID restrictions, we are unable to host our scheduled Magic Mornings this academic year.
Magic Morning dates will be posted on this page during Term 6.
Further info:
We warmly welcome primary school students to join us for a Magic Morning between 9-11am to see for themselves what all the fuss is about. Please note that the aim of Magic Mornings are to give young people a secondary school experience – there is by no means any guarantee that those attending will be enrolled at FHS.
Please include in your booking requests the following information: parent/carer name, child’s name, primary school, current year, contact number and any SEN/medical information.

Summer School
Summer School is an excellent opportunity for students joining us in September to familiarise themselves with Fairfield, meet classmates and enjoy an activity-filled week at their new school. Summer School is scheduled to take place week commencing 26th July 2021.
Further details will be emailed to parents/carers (and posted here) in the next few weeks.
FAQ
Please find attached our Frequently Asked Questions.
Virtual Information
In light of not being able to invite prospective parents/carers or students into school, please see below videos and Zoom webinar recordings:
Thank you to all those prospective parents/carers who joined our live Zoom Open Event. The students and staff thoroughly enjoyed hosting it – we are delighted to share excerpts of this Question & Answer session plus videos to give a true flavour of the magic that is Fairfield.
FHS Open Morning – Live ZOOM Event March 2021 Video – Youtube
FHS Open Evening – Live ZOOM Event September 2020 Video – Youtube
Welcome Video – Youtube
The Tour Experience – Youtube
Fairfield’s Special Curriculum – Youtube
Year 7 at Fairfield – Youtube
Our Facilities – Youtube
We are delighted to share our Virtual Open Evening, which gives an inside look at life for our Year 7 students. Please view the VIDEO below:
Who to Contact
Year 7 Achievement Co-ordinator: Donavan Shand
Transition & Summer School Co-ordinator: Jackie Kramer-Arden
Assistant Vice Principal (with a Transition lead): Cashan Campbell
If you would like to discuss how we can help your child with a specific learning need please contact our SENCO, Lee Mead
Feel free to email Transition with any general queries you may have.