It is situated among the communities of Peterchurch, Dorstone, Abbey Dore and Ewyas Harold, around 5 miles from the Welsh border.

[1] In the October 2013 Ofsted inspection, the school received the best possible score - "Outstanding" in every category.

[4] Fairfield offers traditional subjects are provided alongside vocational learning opportunities.

Students in Key Stage 3 study: Students in Key Stage 4 may add vocational subjects: A large number of exotic and farm animals are kept at the school, including alpacas, rodents, reptiles, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, sheep and goats.

These are looked after by the students themselves as part of their learning for Key Stage 4 Animal Care studies.