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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School Type
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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
View DetailsStaying in education
90%
School
79%
England
Apprenticeships
5%
School
3%
England
Further education
School sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
67%
School
70%
England
Higher Apprenticeships
1%
School
1%
England
Higher education or training
Top 3rd of higher education institutions
...of which Russell Group
...of which Oxford/Cambridge
Courses
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Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays
Application to Sixth Form (for Year 11 students) under sibling rule deadline
Oct 31
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