Fairfax

Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterNone
Local AuthorityBirmingham
AddressFairfax Road, B75 7JT
URN136908

School Census

Total 1570
Girls/Boys 815/755
Girls/Boys Ratio 51.9%/48.1%
% pupils where English not first language 6.3%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 259
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 12.0%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
21/05/2024 Good
10/02/2011 Good
05/03/2008 Good
Inspection Date 21/05/2024
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Outstanding
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding
Inspection Date 10/02/2011
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 05/03/2008
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 48.6
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 47.60%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 70.30%
Entering EBacc 28.30%
EBacc average point score 4.3
Progress 8 -0.13
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 47.4
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 48%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 64%
Entering EBacc 41%
EBacc average point score 4.24
Progress 8 -0.17
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 51.6
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 56%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 72%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 4.71
Progress 8 -0.06

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.20%
Total Applications1452
As first preference231
As second preference307
As third preference313
Total Offers Made263
first preference offers193
second preference offers35
third preference offers14
first preference v offers 1.26%
Total Applications1532
As first preference220
As second preference335
As third preference355
Total Offers Made263
first preference offers175
second preference offers52
third preference offers20
first preference v offers 1.21%
Total Applications1572
As first preference260
As second preference329
As third preference366
Total Offers Made260
first preference offers215
second preference offers28
third preference offers9
first preference v offers 1.22%
Total Applications1540
As first preference263
As second preference337
As third preference344
Total Offers Made263
first preference offers215
second preference offers35
third preference offers8
first preference v offers 1.14%
Total Applications1558
As first preference242
As second preference324
As third preference372
Total Offers Made278
first preference offers212
second preference offers36
third preference offers18
first preference v offers 1.26%
Total Applications1585
As first preference259
As second preference391
As third preference331
Total Offers Made246
first preference offers205
second preference offers26
third preference offers7
first preference v offers 1.42%
Total Applications1558
As first preference296
As second preference400
As third preference342
Total Offers Made247
first preference offers209
second preference offers26
third preference offers8
first preference v offers 1.32%
Total Applications1450
As first preference288
As second preference355
As third preference341
Total Offers Made249
first preference offers219
second preference offers20
third preference offers6
first preference v offers 1.40%
Total Applications1241
As first preference262
As second preference329
As third preference258
Total Offers Made249
first preference offers187
second preference offers42
third preference offers12
first preference v offers 1.42%
Total Applications1238
As first preference296
As second preference324
As third preference268
Total Offers Made247
first preference offers209
second preference offers28
third preference offers7
first preference v offers 1.21%
Total Applications1146
As first preference234
As second preference323
As third preference240
Total Offers Made250
first preference offers193
second preference offers42
third preference offers8

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree30%
agree55%
disagree9%
strongly disagree4%
don't know2%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree30%
agree57%
disagree6%
strongly disagree6%
don't know0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree23%
agree62%
disagree9%
strongly disagree4%
don't know2%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree11%
agree4%
disagree9%
strongly disagree4%
don't know6%
not applicable66%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree34%
agree47%
disagree15%
strongly disagree2%
don't know2%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree26%
agree40%
disagree4%
strongly disagree6%
don't know2%
not applicable21%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes21%
no79%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree30%
agree20%
disagree20%
strongly disagree20%
dont know10%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree38%
agree45%
disagree6%
strongly disagree2%
don't know9%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree32%
agree57%
disagree9%
strongly disagree2%
don't know0%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree26%
agree55%
disagree11%
strongly disagree9%
don't know0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree28%
agree60%
disagree13%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree40%
agree53%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know6%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree26%
agree47%
disagree11%
strongly disagree2%
don't know15%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes85%
no15%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin68.7%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin3.8%
caribbean ethnic origin3.5%
chinese ethnic origin3.1%
indian ethnic origin2.7%
pakistani ethnic origin2.7%
any other white background ethnic origin2.6%
any other mixed background ethnic origin2.4%
any other asian background ethnic origin2.4%
african ethnic origin2.2%
white and asian ethnic origin1.6%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin1.5%
white and black african ethnic origin0.6%
any other black background ethnic origin0.6%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin66.9%
chinese ethnic origin5.2%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin3.6%
caribbean ethnic origin3.2%
indian ethnic origin2.9%
any other asian background ethnic origin2.5%
pakistani ethnic origin2.4%
any other white background ethnic origin2.1%
african ethnic origin2.1%
any other mixed background ethnic origin2%
white and asian ethnic origin1.7%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin1.3%
any other black background ethnic origin0.8%

Nearby Schools

John Willmott School

(0.11 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement

Age: 11-18, Gender: Mixed

Address: Reddicap Heath Road, , B75 7DY

Hollyfield Primary School

(0.21 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Hollyfield Road, , B75 7SG

Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

(0.41 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Laburnum Drive, , B76 2SP