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Fairfax is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,570 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In March 2019 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Fairfax Multi Academy Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Erdington Academy, Smith's Wood Academy and Bournville School.)
Particular strengths include Finances, Destinations, Attendance and Sixth form. Relative weaknesses include Representation.
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Finances: Excellent. The school budget has been in surplus
Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is roughly average, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite high. Show details
Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite low.
Sixth form: Above average. Attainment is about average, progress is above average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Progress: About average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attainment: About average. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Environment: About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite high, while crime is quite low.
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are below average. Progress at 16-18 is about average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Admissions: About average. The occupancy rate is quite high and the offer rate is roughly average. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
Popular A-level subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
Provision for special educational needs
| Autistic spectrum disorder | Hearing impairment | Moderate learning difficulty | Physical disability |
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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