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Fairfax
- Secondary
- Sutton Coldfield B75 7JT
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Fairfax is an inclusive and thriving school. Pupils enjoy coming to school and attend well.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behaviour during break and lunch times is brilliant. They conduct themselves very well in busy environments.
Qualifications and Training: Staff provide additional help that enables pupils to catch up.
Current Educational Practices: Staff give pupils opportunities to regularly revisit work. Teachers have a strong shared understanding of crucial knowledge.
Strengths and Challenges: On some occasions, teachers move pupils on to new learning before their knowledge has been checked.
Opportunities for Involvement: A wide range of activities and leadership opportunities are open to all.
Communication: The school tracks pupils’ attendance and behaviour carefully. Leaders have put in place a range of measures to improve these.
Parent Satisfaction: These are recognized by staff, parents, and pupils in their lived experience of the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders are proactively considerate of staff well-being and workload.
Actions for Quality Improvement: They have ensured that disadvantaged pupils are central to all their work to improve the school.
Managing Bullying and Safety: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The school’s approach to pupils’ personal development is carefully designed to link through each aspect of a pupil’s time at the school.
Extracurricular Offerings: The house system is at the heart of this. Pupils participate in the annual Eisteddfod and other activities.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Students in the sixth form take up a range of opportunities to support, extend, and enrich their academic studies.
Career Counselling Services: Prepared well for their next steps in education, employment or training through a careers program.
Preparation for Sixth Form: All students and pupils are prepared well for their next steps.
Managing and Supporting SEND: The school identifies their needs well and provides training for staff to meet pupils’ specific needs.
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Fairfax is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 1565 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 48% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
99.20% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Due to our adherence to the motto "Sinceritas Laboris," there is dignity in labour, the Academy consistently achieves good exam scores at both the GCSE and Post-16 levels. No matter where a child starts, the Academy's professional and knowledgeable personnel make sure that every student is encouraged to maximise academic success. The core of our school is our House structure, which has been in operation for at least 60 years. This dedication to our school's traditions makes sure that every kid has the chance to take part in activities that help them grow as individuals. These events include our yearly Eisteddfod, the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Program, regional and varsity athletic competitions, and several artistic presentations. According to my own belief, every student should graduate from high school feeling proud of the young adult they have grown into. I think we can accomplish this by holding all of our students to high standards for their attendance, behaviour, courtesies, and academic performance. The Academy wants to encourage students to feel proud of themselves by having them take personal responsibility for achieving excellence! We take great pride in being Fairfax! .
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.8 | - | 17.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 48% | 98% | 61% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 2.20% | 35.00% | 14.00% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.17 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% | 32.27% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% | 44.69% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 41% | 31.13% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 19% | 11.85% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 30% | 17.18% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.25 | 2.94 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 91.76% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 238 | 140 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 88.41% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 31% | 35.82% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 54% | 30.85% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 11.65% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.32% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 1.26% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.12% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.06 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% | 35.15% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 75% | 46.51% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 60% | 29.66% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 34% | 14.23% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 42% | 18.76% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.71 | 3.02 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 92.12% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 251 | 140 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 90.01% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 30% | 35.88% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 60% | 32.43% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 11.73% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.12% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 0.83% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.22% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% 7 | 29.84% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% 4 | 43.52% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 75% | 30.49% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% | 13.17% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 34% 2 | 19.23% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.58 | 2.95 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 92.99% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 209 | 130 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 89.72% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 27% | 34.11% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 58% | 34.95% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 9.14% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 11.49% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 1.78% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.59% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.03 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% 17 | 28.45% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% 8 | 41.81% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 72% | 28.92% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% 29 | 12.28% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 32% 16 | 17.63% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.35 | 2.88 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 90.88% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 210 | 131 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 80.5% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 28% | 27.29% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 56% | 34.1% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 11.61% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.1% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 1.33% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 0.89% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.27 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% | 29.99% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 77% | 43.66% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 78% | 30% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 45% | 16.12% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 48% | 18% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 85.6% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 211 | 126 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 40.27% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 36% | 28.18% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 52% | 33.19% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 11.09% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 6.6% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 2.16% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 1.48% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.07 | 28.91 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.38 | 28.08 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 2.20% | 12.4% | 13.67% |
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| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 155 | 183 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 63% | 67.68% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 3.64% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 22% | 13.79% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 10.34% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 32.67 | 30.92 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.12 | 30.39 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 12.3% | 17.43% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 115 | 233 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 63% | 70.09% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 2.74% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 18% | 9.62% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 13% | 12.15% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 27.78 1 | 26.82 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.04 | 25.77 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 6.7% | 10.81% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 113 | 213 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 65% | 67.85% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 4.02% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 20% | 13.04% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 8.87% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 26.23 | 25.97 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.60 | 25.47 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.7% | 10.02% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 7 | 18.54% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 3.39% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 8% | 9.48% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 4.98% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 26.86 | 22.71 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.78 | 23.22 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 2.9% | 9.57% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 5 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 27 | 24.64% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 3.17% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 21% | 11.33% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 4.5% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Fairfax
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
