Fairfax
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Address | Fairfax Road, B75 7JT |
| School Website | www.fairfax.bham.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 1213781288 |
| URN | 136908 |
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
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 21/05/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted 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 |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| 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 | |
| Type | Score |
| 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 | |
| Type | Score |
| 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 Applications | 1452 |
| As first preference | 231 |
| As second preference | 307 |
| As third preference | 313 |
| Total Offers Made | 263 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 193 |
| second preference offers | 35 |
| third preference offers | 14 |
| first preference v offers | 1.26% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 1532 |
| As first preference | 220 |
| As second preference | 335 |
| As third preference | 355 |
| Total Offers Made | 263 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 175 |
| second preference offers | 52 |
| third preference offers | 20 |
| first preference v offers | 1.21% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 1572 |
| As first preference | 260 |
| As second preference | 329 |
| As third preference | 366 |
| Total Offers Made | 260 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 215 |
| second preference offers | 28 |
| third preference offers | 9 |
| first preference v offers | 1.22% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 1540 |
| As first preference | 263 |
| As second preference | 337 |
| As third preference | 344 |
| Total Offers Made | 263 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 215 |
| second preference offers | 35 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.14% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 1558 |
| As first preference | 242 |
| As second preference | 324 |
| As third preference | 372 |
| Total Offers Made | 278 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 212 |
| second preference offers | 36 |
| third preference offers | 18 |
| first preference v offers | 1.26% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 1585 |
| As first preference | 259 |
| As second preference | 391 |
| As third preference | 331 |
| Total Offers Made | 246 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 205 |
| second preference offers | 26 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
| first preference v offers | 1.42% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 1558 |
| As first preference | 296 |
| As second preference | 400 |
| As third preference | 342 |
| Total Offers Made | 247 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 209 |
| second preference offers | 26 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.32% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 1450 |
| As first preference | 288 |
| As second preference | 355 |
| As third preference | 341 |
| Total Offers Made | 249 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 219 |
| second preference offers | 20 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.40% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 1241 |
| As first preference | 262 |
| As second preference | 329 |
| As third preference | 258 |
| Total Offers Made | 249 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 187 |
| second preference offers | 42 |
| third preference offers | 12 |
| first preference v offers | 1.42% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 1238 |
| As first preference | 296 |
| As second preference | 324 |
| As third preference | 268 |
| Total Offers Made | 247 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 209 |
| second preference offers | 28 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
| first preference v offers | 1.21% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 1146 |
| As first preference | 234 |
| As second preference | 323 |
| As third preference | 240 |
| Total Offers Made | 250 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 193 |
| second preference offers | 42 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 51% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 12% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 60% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 20% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 23% |
| no | 77% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| dont know | 2% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 54% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 7% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 88% |
| no | 12% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 68.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 3.8% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 3.5% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 66.9% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 5.2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 3.6% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 3.2% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
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