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Fairfax

State school · Sutton Coldfield, B75 7JT
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,565 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,565 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
Birmingham City Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr Sean Castle

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Walmley Junior School 21 %
Hollyfield Primary School 17 %
Other 16 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Whitehouse Common Primary School 11 %
The Deanery Church of England Primary School 10 %
New Hall Primary School 10 %
Penns Primary School 3 %
New Oscott Primary School 2 %
Unknown 2 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
Boldmere Junior School 2 %
Town Junior School 2 %
Saint Barnabas Church of England Primary School 1 %
Mere Green Primary School 1 %
Minworth Junior and Infant School 1 %
Gunter Primary School 1 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
74%
LA avg.
76%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
75%
LA avg.
65%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
7%
LA avg.
22%
Eng. avg.
20%
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What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
83
Number of teachers
19:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
12 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,565
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Good

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Contact the school

Address

Fairfax Road
Sutton Coldfield
West Midlands
B75 7JT
Get directions

Telephone: 0121 378 1288

Email: post@fairfax.bham.sch.uk

Website: http://www.fairfax.bham.sch.uk

Local authority: Birmingham City Council

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School data & information Fairfax Fairfax Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B75 7JT
1,565 Pupil numbers
16 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
6 % Pupils whose first language is not English
19:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
83 Number of teachers
14 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
75%
LA avg.
65%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
48.60
LA avg.
46.30
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.13 Score Average
≈ 35% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 156 5
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 110 6
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 26 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 246 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 165 5
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 52 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 74 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 48 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 241 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 246 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 6
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 4
Dance GCSE (9-1) Full Course 10 8
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 20 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 31 5
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 110 6
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 122 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 110 6
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 32 6

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
7%
LA avg.
22%
Eng. avg.
20%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
32.00
LA avg.
34.95
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 47 B
Psychology GCE A level 57 C
Physics GCE A level 9 C
Mathematics GCE A level 28 B
Law GCE A level 22 B
History GCE A level 19 B
Geography GCE A level 11 C
English Literature GCE A level 9 B
English Language GCE A level 8 B
Economics GCE A level 15 B
Drama and Theatre Studies GCE A level 6 C
Design and Technology (Product Design) GCE A level 8 B
Chemistry GCE A level 13 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 41 C
Biology GCE A level 26 C
Art and Design GCE A level 8 A
Accounting / Finance GCE A level 15 B

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Fairfax is a mainstream school with resourced provision. Their resourced provision has a capacity of 20 and has 16 pupils on roll. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2%
12 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills Yes
HI - Hearing Impairment Yes
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes Yes
PD - Physical Disability Yes
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Good
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