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Welcome to Fairfax

At Fairfax Sixth Form, we strive to meet our Academy motto:” Sinceritas Laboris: there is dignity in hard work”, in every aspect of Academy life and in the life beyond.

Fairfax is a friendly learning community set in well maintained, extensive grounds on the edge of Sutton Coldfield. We actively encourage our students to fulfil their potential both academically and socially to maximize their opportunities in their adult lives.

All our students have access to a broad Level 3 curriculum, which is delivered by experienced specialist teaching staff and is part of our Personal Learning and Development Programme. The curriculum at Fairfax is designed to provide opportunities for all students and equip them for the next stages of their career, education or training.

Fairfax prides itself on its fantastic House system which was established upon its opening in 1959. This house system is at the heart of the Academy and the traditional values provide students with the opportunity to develop leadership skills, loyalty, responsibility as well as healthy competition in many aspects of Fairfax life.

All students are offered the opportunity to take part in many different sporting and extra-curricular activities which also helps to promote House spirit amongst the Fairfax community

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Suitable Ages

11 to 18

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

1,571 Total

No. of Boys

726 (46.2%)

No. of Girls

845 (53.8%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

16.0%

Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

2.74%

A*/A grades

16.46%


Leavers’ Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

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Staying in education

90%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

5%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:36%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:53%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:0%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:1%
England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

67%

School

70%

England

Higher Apprenticeships

1%

School

1%

England

Higher education or training

School:75%
England:73%

Top 3rd of higher education institutions

School:12%
England:23%

...of which Russell Group

School:10%
England:21%

...of which Oxford/Cambridge

School:0%
England:1%

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Application to Sixth Form (for Year 11 students) under sibling rule deadline

Oct 31


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Enrichment Activities

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At Fairfax, we are committed to closing the attainment gap between pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds and those from more affluent backgrounds, and to ensure that every young person has the opportunity to participate in and benefit from a place in 16-19 education and training. Extracurricular clubs for secondary age pupils offer numerous benefits, including enhanced social skills, improved academic performance, and increased self-esteem. They provide opportunities for leadership, teamwork, and time management, while also fostering personal interests and reducing stress through enjoyable activities. Fairfax provides a wealth of opportunities throughout each year including extra-curricular clubs and activities

Work experience

Duke of Edinburgh Award

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About School

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityBirmingham
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed