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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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