Fairfax School is a secondary school in Sutton Coldfield, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a foundation school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Fairfax School currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Fairfax Road, Sutton Coldfield, B75 7JT |
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| School Type: | Foundation school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Birmingham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs S Calvert |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 103557 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1329 |
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| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollyfield Junior School Hollyfield Road , B75 7SG | - not rated | 264 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollyfield Infant School Hollyfield Road , B75 7SG | - not rated | 264 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollyfield Primary School Hollyfield Road , B75 7SG | 3out of 4 | 264 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Laburnum Drive , Walmley B76 2SP | - not rated | 728 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Laburnum Drive , Walmley B76 2SP | 3out of 4 | 728 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindridge Junior School Langley Hall Drive , B75 7NQ | - not rated | 1,304 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfax Fairfax Road , B75 7JT | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfax School Fairfax Road , B75 7JT | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Royal Sutton School Reddicap Heath Road , B75 7DY | 3out of 4 | 194 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Willmott School Reddicap Heath Road , B75 7DY | - not rated | 194 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plantsbrook School Upper Holland Road , B72 1RB | - not rated | 1,576 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Specialist College The Lindridge, Lindridge Road , B75 7JB | - not rated | 1,447 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highclare School St Paul's 88 Lichfield Road , B74 2SY | - not rated | 2,344 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wylde Green College 245 Birmingham Road , B72 1EA | - not rated | 2,698 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Shrubbery School Ltd Walmley Ash Road , B76 1HY | - not rated | 2,774 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley School Trinity Road , B75 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 3,104 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.