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Fairfax is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,560 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In May 2024 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Fairfax Multi Academy Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Erdington Academy, Smith's Wood Academy and Bournville School.)
Particular strengths include Sixth form, Destinations, Finances and Progress. Relative weaknesses include Representation.
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Sixth form: Above average. Attainment is about average, progress is excellent and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Destinations: Above average. The proportions of students going on to education, training or work at the ages of 16 and 18 are both quite high. Show details
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Progress: Above average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are above average. Progress at 16-18 is excellent. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite low.
Attainment: About average. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Environment: About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite high, while crime is quite low.
Admissions: Below average. The occupancy rate is quite high and the offer rate is roughly average. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Provision for special educational needs
| Autistic spectrum disorder | Hearing impairment | Moderate learning difficulty | Physical disability |
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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