Students at Fairfield High School celebrated a strong set of GCSE results in 2024, reflecting the resilience, aspiration, talent and sheer hard work of the 216- strong year group.
The school believes that identifying and having conversations with students as individuals and not ‘numbers’, together with the careful planning and implementation of a broad and diverse curriculum, has been the secret to its success.
Many students achieved grades 8 and 9, including one who earned seven grade 9s.
Another achieved one of the highest Health and Social Care GCSE grades in the country.
Principal Edel Cronin said: “We focus on developing strong relationships with our students, encouraging them to aim high and believe in themselves. It is days like results day when we have a warmth and sense of achievement knowing we have collectively been a part of this journey.”
All subjects saw great results in Fairfield. Some highlights include Languages, PE and Health and Social Care. Drama results have seen an upward trajectory, demonstrating students’ commitment to arts, also reflected in an impressive 140 students taking part in the latest annual school production.
