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Fairfax
Fairfax Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B75 7JT, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
75.3 / 100
Top 25%
Better than 75% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,571
Capacity
1,584
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 49.1, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, placing it in the top 34% nationally. A commendable 75% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 61% progress to university, though only 16% reach top-third institutions. While the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 29%, overall parent satisfaction appears strong, making it a worthy consideration for families.
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Last inspected: 21 May 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 49.1 | Top 34% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 75% | Top 27% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 53% | Top 31% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 29% | Top 48% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 23% | Top 48% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 61% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 16% | Average |
Based on 146 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British67.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.1%
Asian Chinese3.6%
Black African3.5%
Black Caribbean3.5%
Asian Pakistani3.0%
White Other2.7%
Asian Indian2.7%
Mixed Other2.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Asian Other1.6%
Other1.5%
Black Other0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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52.56144, -1.79769 · B75 7JT
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN136908
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.fairfax.bham.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Fairfax rated by Ofsted?
Fairfax was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 May 2024.
Is Fairfax a good school?
Fairfax scores 75.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 25% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Fairfax in GCSEs?
Fairfax achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.1. 75% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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