Open Other Secondary Mixed

Fairfax

Fairfax Road, Sutton Coldfield, B75 7JT
Part of: FAIRFAX MULTI ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Fairfax
Sutton Coldfield, B75 7JT
1,571 Pupils
1,584 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
21.60% FSM %
726 Boys
845 Girls
About Fairfax

Fairfax is a Secondary Academies serving Sutton Coldfield and the surrounding area in Birmingham. The school for pupils aged 11–18 is part of the West Midlands region.

It has 1,571 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,584. Current headteacher: Sean Castle.

Information on Fairfax is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Birmingham
Region West Midlands
Administrative District Birmingham
Parliamentary Constituency Sutton Coldfield
Ward Sutton Reddicap
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor FAIRFAX MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-07-2011
UKPRN 10034152
URN 136908
Data Last Updated 20-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Ms Sophie Ward Chair of Local Governing Body 15/09/2021 14/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Shakeel Ahmed Local Governor 25/02/2025 19/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Paul Cain Local Governor 16/10/2024 09/07/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Katherine Dockery Local Governor 14/11/2024 13/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Lynda Jones Local Governor 08/07/2024 07/07/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Lynda Lewis Local Governor 30/03/2022 19/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Andy Perry Local Governor 02/05/2024 11/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Francine Philpott Local Governor 13/04/2023 12/04/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Helen Sully Local Governor 13/12/2024 12/12/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Nikki Thomas-Tapper Local Governor 24/01/2023 23/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
The Royal Sutton School
0.18 km • Sutton Coldfield
Other
Hollyfield Primary School
0.24 km • Sutton Coldfield
Other
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
0.67 km • Sutton Coldfield
Other
New Hall Primary School
1.2 km • Sutton Coldfield
Other
Trinity Specialist College
1.33 km • Sutton Coldfield
Other
Whitehouse Common Primary School
1.38 km • Sutton Coldfield
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Fairfax is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham.
Fairfax has 1,571 pupils, with a capacity of 1,584.
Fairfax caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Fairfax is: Non-selective.
The Head of Academy at Fairfax is Mr Sean Castle.
Fairfax is at Fairfax Road, Sutton Coldfield, B75 7JT, in the Birmingham local authority, West Midlands.
Sixth form at Fairfax: Has a sixth form.
Fairfax is currently open.
Contact
Head of Academy
Mr Sean Castle
Fairfax Road, Sutton Coldfield, B75 7JT
01213781288
www.fairfax.bham.sch.uk
Location
B75 7JT  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 136908
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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