Open Special Mixed

Fairfields School

Trinity Avenue, Northampton, NN2 6JN
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Fairfields School
Northampton, NN2 6JN
125 Pupils
115 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
32.00% FSM %
82 Boys
43 Girls
About Fairfields School

Fairfields School is a mixed-gender Special schools located in Northampton, West Northamptonshire, in the East Midlands region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 125 pupils on roll. School capacity: 115. Current headteacher: Lesley Elder.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Community special school
Type Group Special schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority West Northamptonshire
Region East Midlands
Administrative District West Northamptonshire
Parliamentary Constituency Northampton North
Ward Kingsley & Semilong
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Not applicable
Nursery Provision N/A
UKPRN 10042491
URN 122160
Data Last Updated 18-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Ms Katie Usher Chair of Governors 16/10/2023 08/05/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Leza Bliss Governor 20/10/2025 20/10/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Catherine Capell Governor 04/12/2023 04/12/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Sharon Constable Governor 17/05/2021 17/05/2025 Elected by parents
Mrs Lesley Elder Governor 04/04/2020 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Theresa Gyoffry Governor 20/06/2022 20/06/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Anna Lobo Governor 03/05/2024 03/05/2028 Elected by parents
Ms Shumi Plastow Governor 13/06/2025 01/08/2025 Elected by parents
Ms Jordan Sherrington Governor 07/02/2024 07/02/2028 Elected by school staff
Mr Daniel Smith Governor 17/10/2022 13/10/2025 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Ms Johanna Wootton Governor 13/05/2024 13/05/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Steven Wright Governor 18/10/2021 18/10/2025 Appointed by GB/board
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Frequently Asked Questions
Fairfields School is a Community special school (group: Special schools) in Northampton, West Northamptonshire.
Fairfields School has 125 pupils, with a capacity of 115.
Fairfields School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Fairfields School is Mrs Lesley Elder.
Fairfields School is at Trinity Avenue, Northampton, NN2 6JN, in the West Northamptonshire local authority, East Midlands.
Fairfields School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Lesley Elder
Trinity Avenue, Northampton, NN2 6JN
01604714777
www.fairfields.northants.sch.uk
Location
NN2 6JN  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 122160
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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