The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 49.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
49.1
5.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
53%
10.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
29%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.38
Band 1Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 246 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 115 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,571
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 21.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Trust
- FAIRFAX MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Sean Castle (Head of Academy)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Fairfax Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B75 7JT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFairfax School
Secondary · Very close
The Royal Sutton School
Secondary · Very close
Hollyfield Primary School
Primary · Very close
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Primary · 667m away
New Hall Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Trinity Specialist College
Special school · 1.3km away
Whitehouse Common Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Plantsbrook School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Fairfax a selective school?
No. Fairfax is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Fairfax's Ofsted rating?
Fairfax was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Fairfax?
Fairfax currently has 1,571 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Fairfax take?
Fairfax caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Fairfax?
Fairfax is in Sutton Coldfield, B75 7JT, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Fairfax have a sixth form?
Yes, Fairfax has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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