Fairfax
URN: 136908 • Sutton Coldfield B75 7JT
Overview
- Name
- Fairfax
- URN
- 136908
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- FAIRFAX MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 64.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sean Castle (since 2025) , Head of Academy
- Telephone
- 01213781288
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Fairfax Road, Sutton Coldfield B75 7JT
Summary
Fairfax Academy is a mixed secondary school located in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, with a current enrolment of 1,571 pupils and a capacity of 1,584. As an academy converter, it is part of the Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust and is committed to providing a comprehensive education. The school prides itself on fostering a culture of hard work, respect, and kindness, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to excel.
The latest Ofsted inspection in May 2024 rated Fairfax as 'Good' overall, with 'Outstanding' features in Leadership and Management, and Personal Development. The curriculum is described as coherently ambitious, and the school places a strong emphasis on supporting disadvantaged pupils. The house system plays a central role in school life, promoting participation in various activities and fostering a sense of community among students.
Fairfax Academy is dedicated to the holistic development of its students, offering strong pastoral support and maintaining high expectations for behaviour and academic achievement. The school actively tracks attendance and behaviour, implementing measures to enhance the overall experience for all pupils.
The latest Ofsted inspection in May 2024 rated Fairfax as 'Good' overall, with 'Outstanding' features in Leadership and Management, and Personal Development. The curriculum is described as coherently ambitious, and the school places a strong emphasis on supporting disadvantaged pupils. The house system plays a central role in school life, promoting participation in various activities and fostering a sense of community among students.
Fairfax Academy is dedicated to the holistic development of its students, offering strong pastoral support and maintaining high expectations for behaviour and academic achievement. The school actively tracks attendance and behaviour, implementing measures to enhance the overall experience for all pupils.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Disability Information (sen)
- Read more (calendar)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Ofsted ReportOutstanding for Leadership & Management and Outstanding for Personal DevelopmentRead our latest Ofsted Report here!Click Here (download)
- Admissions (other)
- In Year Admissions (other)
- Policies and Procedures (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Bishop Vesey's Grammar School (78.9)
- The Streetly Academy (71.8)
- Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls (70.2)
- The Arthur Terry School (70.2)
- Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls (67.1)
Key details
- LA
- Birmingham
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- FAIRFAX MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 1584
- Pupils
- 1571
- Boys
- 726
- Girls
- 845
- FSM %
- 21.60
- Open date
- 2011-07-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-05-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1571 | 726 | 845 | 1584 | 21.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1565 | 751 | 814 | 1584 | 19.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1583 | 755 | 828 | 1584 | 16.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1583 | 755 | 828 | 1584 | 16.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1576 | 791 | 785 | 1500 | 15.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1562 | 793 | 769 | 1500 | 12.40 |
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