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Fairfax

Fairfax Road, Sutton Coldfield, B75 7JT

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Pupils
1,571
Ages
11-18
FSM
21.6%
Attainment 8
49.0
Ofsted
Good
May 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
49.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
20.2%
Basics 9-5
52.5%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
28.6%
EBacc APS
4.31
EBacc 9-5
16.1%
EBacc 9-4
22.7%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
34.16
A*-A Grades
21.1%
A*-B Grades
49.0%
AAB+ %
7.7%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 130 students entered

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About Fairfax

Fairfax is a secondary school in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 49.0. The school has around 1,571 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Fairfax Road, Sutton Coldfield, B75 7JT | More schools in Birmingham

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Fairfax, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. May 2024 — Good
  2. Feb 2011 — Good (predecessor: Fairfax School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Fairfax

What is Fairfax's Ofsted rating?
Fairfax received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Fairfax's latest exam results?
Fairfax: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 49.0. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Fairfax located?
Fairfax is a secondary school in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham (B75 7JT).
How many pupils attend Fairfax?
Fairfax has around 1,571 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Fairfax with other schools?
View Fairfax's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Birmingham.