Fairfax

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Sutton Coldfield, B757JT Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

58

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
51.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.13
English & Maths grade 4+ %
62.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 74.7%
Continue in education or training
49.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 56.0%
Sustained employment
59.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 29.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
21 May 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Fairfax Road
Sutton Coldfield, B757JT
Phone
1213781288
Website
fairfax.bham.sch.uk

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136908
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Fairfax Road, Sutton Coldfield, B75 7JT
Website
http://www.fairfax.bham.sch.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
FAIRFAX MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1584 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,565
Free School Meals
21.5% (336 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.7% (27 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.0%
Good
Persistent Absence
21.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
48.6
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.4
English Attainment 8:
10.5
Maths Attainment 8:
9.7
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
14.0
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.4
Ebacc English:
98.1%
Ebacc Entry:
23.4%
Ebacc Humanities:
88.8%
Ebacc Languages:
29.0%
Ebacc Maths:
99.3%
Ebacc Sciences:
98.1%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.13
Progress 8 Range:
-0.30 to 0.04
University Progression:
55.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
56.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
29.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
6.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
7.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
55%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
148 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
6.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
74.7 (+22.7 vs average)
Attainment 8:
48.6 (+9.1 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
98 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
196
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,565 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Accounting/Finance (GCE A level)
★★★★★
(14 students)
Art & Design (GCE A level)
★★★★★
(6 students)
Economics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(8 students)
Chemistry (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(8 students)
Sports Studies (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★★★ ★
(15 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Sinceritas Laboris"

Excellence Dedication Ambition Integrity Tradition

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from Principal Mr. Sean Castle emphasising hard work, high expectations and the motto 'Sinceritas Laboris'.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Duke of Edinburgh Eisteddfod

Sports

Badminton Netball Basketball Tennis

Facilities

Sport Hall Dance Studio Drama Studio Netball / Tennis Courts Gym

Curriculum Highlights

Broad and wide-ranging curriculum

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