Generosity shines in “Thank a Teacher” Fundraiser at Fairfield High School
Fairfield High School staff were touched and thrilled to be presented with some generous and thoughtful gifts, treats and card, following a Go Fund Me campaign (which raised almost £600) to celebrate national Thank a Teacher Day, organised by a group of parent governors. The initiative, which was created to thank...
Introducing Upon The Hill, featuring the Art, Photography & Creative Writing competition winning entries
We are thrilled to introduce Upon the Hill, a magazine for written and visual arts at Fairfield – this first edition has been created with images from the winning entries from the Art, Photography and Creative Writing competition (with urban, black & white and nature featuring as the categories)....
The Principal’s lowdown on a wonderfully full and enriching term
As we approach the end of Term 5, I am delighted to reflect on a wonderfully full and enriching term here at school. Our Future Brunel's project continues to flourish, with the exciting selection process now underway for next year’s cohort. Meanwhile, the Earth Day Heroes trip offered students a fantastic...
Runner up Young Cartoonist of the Year goes to George in Year 8!
A huge congratulations to George in 8S for being named runner-up in the Young Cartoonist of the Year 2025. His artwork is currently on display at the Cartoon Museum in London – what an incredible achievement! Both the British Cartoonist Association and the Cartoon Art Trust praised George for his impressive...
Bristol’s Love and Chaos – A Midsummer Night’s Dream story
Get ready for a mind-bending trip into a world where the beats drop as hard as the drama! In this reimagining of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, the lush forests of ancient Athens are swapped for the vibrant, neon-lit streets of Bristol, where the underground rave scene pulses with energy...
Bristol Flyers Basketball success for Moss & Freddy
Year 11 student Moss, alongside his teammate Freddy, have been pivotal roles in the Bristol Flyers Under-16 squad (and hope to continue this when they trial for the under-18s), an impressive achievement in one of the most competitive youth basketball teams in the region. Moss’s journey into basketball began during the...
Please help students Shoot some Hoops!
Through the Student Voice programme, students have asked for basketball hoops to be installed in the Year 10 & 11 break/lunch area. Incredibly Fairfield's basketball team remains undefeated this academic year, despite not having access to outdoor basketball hoops for break/lunch. We’re keen to help them build on this success and promote...
Celebrating Creativity and Sustainability in Fairfield’s Sewing Workshop
Fairfield High School wrapped up a vibrant and inspiring six-week sewing workshop, a hands-on learning journey that brought together creativity, sustainability and community spirit. As part of Sustainable Fashion Week’s Future Citizens Project, and in collaboration with UWE Bristol’s MAKERS project and the Old Library Community Hub in Eastville, the...
Fairfield High School Ranked 103rd Most Improved School Nationally and Joint 9th in the South West for Progress with Disadvantaged Students
Fairfield High School is delighted to announce its recognition as the 103rd most improved school in England for the progress made with disadvantaged students. This ranking, based on the latest data from the Department for Education (DfE), places it among the top 103 out of 3,000 schools across the country....