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Fairfax
Goodgraded 21/05/2024Ages 11–181,571 pupilsNone
Fairfax is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Sutton Coldfield, within the Birmingham local authority. The school has around 1,571 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 21/05/2024, Fairfax was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 48.4 and 48% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Sutton Coldfield can view Fairfax's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding
Last inspected 21/05/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 849.1
Progress 8-0.1
Grade 5+ English & maths53%
Grade 4+ English & maths
EBacc entry
EBacc average point score
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelC+
A-level grade (point score)C+
APS per entry 34.2
Retention96%
Value added
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake20.7%
Free school meals20.7%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language7.3%
England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing92.0%
Attendance92.0%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher18.8
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Sutton Coldfield
All schools in Sutton Coldfield →The Royal Sutton SchoolGood · 0.1 miHollyfield Primary SchoolGood · 0.1 miHoly Cross Catholic Primary SchoolGood · 0.4 miWhitehouse Common Primary SchoolGood · 0.9 miNew Hall Primary SchoolGood · 0.7 miTrinity Specialist College0.8 mi
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