Fairfax School

Fairfax is a secondary school with academy status in The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, north of Birmingham. The school was established in 1959. The school has a popular 6th Form with a new 6th Form Centre being opened in September 2013.About FairfaxFairfax is a friendly learning community set in well maintained, extensive grounds on the edge of Sutton Coldfield. The School actively encourages students to fulfil their potential both academically and socially in order to maximise their opportunities in their adult livesAll Students have access to a broad, balanced and exciting curriculum, which is delivered with care and support by understanding teaching staff. The curriculum is adapted appropriately to enable those students with learning difficulties to have the widest possible access to it. The School encourages students to develop the skills the require to play an integral role in society and become valuable and responsible contributors to it.Fairfax prides itself on its fantastic House system which was established upon its opening in 1959. This wonderful tradition provides students with the essential foundation to develop leadership skills, loyalty, responsibility as well as healthy competition in many aspects of Fairfax life.All students are offered the opportunity to take part in many different sporting and extra-curricular activities which also helps to promote House spirit amongst the Fairfax community.Facilities Fairfax is steeped in over 50 years of history and when funds allow, the buildings are developed to provide up to the minute facilities for the students and staff. These developments over the years include; Purpose Built Technology SuitesSpecialist teaching roomsPerforming Arts suiteThe Schools most recent developments include Canopy areaLearning Resource CentreOutdoor Multi-Sporting CentreDining FacilitiesBrand New 6th Form Centre (2013)