Fairfax

Fairfax is a non-selective state funded secondary school for boys and girls. 23% of grades in A Level Maths and Biology were A or A*. The average house price within a 1km radius of the school is £309,869. Over a 12 month period, 988 crimes were recorded within the same radius.

Overview

Ranked against other schools in England, the relative standing in academic performance, property affordability and neighbourhood safety is shown in the radar chart. In general, the bigger the triangle the better.

Academic Performance measured on the proportion of A* - A grades in Maths and English Language for GCSE and Maths and Biology for A Levels. Drilldown below for performance across all other subjects. Key Stage 2, is measured on the proportion of pupils achieving a high score in reading and maths and working at greater depth in writing.

Property Affordability based on the average property prices within a 1km radius of the school.

Neighbourhood Safety derived from the number of crimes recorded within a 1km radius of the school.

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School Info

School Type

Selection Policy

Gender *Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding

Academic Performance

A Level - Percentage of A*-A grades in Maths and Biology

23%

Mathematics

23%

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30

Biology

22%

Chemistry

45%

Physics

22%

Psychology

15%

History

20%

Sociology

19%

English Language

0%

Business Studies Single

15%

Geography

17%

Economics

29%

Law

30%

Art and Design

57%

GCSE - Percentage of A*-A grades in Maths and English Language

17%

Mathematics

17%

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255

English Language

18%

English Literature

15%

Physics

24%

Chemistry

32%

Biology

33%

Science: Double Award

2%

Geography

17%

Computer Studies Computing

35%

History

20%

Religious Studies

20%

Music

15%

Drama and Theatre Studies

5%

Physical Education Sports Studies

16%

Business Studies: Single

24%

Statistics

2%

French

37%

German

7%

Chinese

89%

Design and Technology

3%

Art and Design

24%

DandT Food Technology

32%

Property Prices

Average property prices near school

Detached average

Semi-detached average

Terraced average

Flats/Maisonettes average

Neighbourhood Safety

Recorded within a 1km radius in a 12 month period

988

Anti-social behaviour

75

Violence and sexual offences

397

Vehicle crime

109

Shoplifting

136

Burglary

48

Criminal damage and arson

57

Public order

45

Robbery

16

Theft from the person

3

Other theft

51

Drugs

12

Bicycle theft

1

Other crime

19

Possession of weapons

19

Head of Academy: Mr Sean Castle

Local Authority: Birmingham

Telephone: 01213781288

Website: www.fairfax.bham.sch.uk

Address: Fairfax Road, Sutton Coldfield, B75 7JT

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