Fairfax School

Fairfax (England)
Motto All of us, all of the time
Established 1959
Type Academy
Executive Head Mr A Bird
Head Mrs D Bunn
Chair of Directors Mr S Rowney
Founder Mr G Philpott
Location Fairfax Road
The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield
West Midlands
B75 7JT
England
Coordinates: 52°33′42″N 1°47′51″W / 52.5618°N 1.7975°W / 52.5618; -1.7975
Local authority Birmingham
DfE URN 136908 Tables
Ofsted Reports
Students 1,333
Gender Co-educational
Ages 11–19
Houses Coventry, Kenilworth, Stratford and Warwick
Colours Black & Yellow         
MAT Website http://fmat.co.uk
Website Fairfax School website

Fairfax is a secondary school with academy status in The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, north of Birmingham. The school was established in 1959.[1] The school has a popular 6th Form with a new 6th Form Centre being opened in September 2013.

About Fairfax

Fairfax 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 lives

All 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;

The Schools most recent developments include

History

The School opened in 1959 the founding Headmaster was Mr G Philpott. The School became a grant maintained, under the headship of Mr R Metcalfe, it then transitioned to become a foundation school under the School Standards and Framework Act 1998. The School converted to become an Academy (English school) on 1 July 2011 under the headship of Mrs S Calvert, who was appointed Headteacher in September 2006, she left in December 2011 to take up post as Headteacher at Crompton House School. Mr A Bird was appointed as the New Headteacher from the start of the Spring Term 2011/12. On 1 November 2014 Fairfax School became part of the Fairfax Multi Academy Trust, Mr Bird became the Executive Head, Mrs D Bunn was appointed as Headteacher. Bournville School is also a member of the MAT.

House System

The School badge depicts the houses

At Fairfax, the wellbeing of each student is a primary focus and the schools vision is to enable all students to maximise their potential both academically and socially. The House system generates a sense of identity, which help students to develop leadership skills, loyalty, responsibility and healthy competition.

On Admission, students are allocated to one of the four houses

Each House is led by a House Director, who together with their Pupil Support Director and tutors, monitor, track and evaluate the whole-school involvement of their students. There are also peer mentors from all year groups, who work closely with students to support and guide them, as well as a team of Learning Mentors, Attendance Officers and Administrators to ensure the school day runs smoothly.

The exceptionally strong support and care of students through the House system, is the foundation to the academic success of students at Fairfax and encourages healthy competition in the following areas

Sports

Fairfax believes participation in team games not only provides exercise and a safe outlet for students’ energy, but also encourages team loyalty, healthy competition and self-discipline.

Fairfax on-site facilities include:

Along with extensive on-site sporting facilities, the school also takes advantage of other facilities in the local area, in particular the amenities at Wyndley Leisure Centre.

Fairfax sports teams fulfil an extensive fixture list against other schools and have achieved considerable success in many sports at Area and County levels. Individual students and teams have gained numerous representative honours in area, regional and national squads. Each Year Group is given the opportunity to become involved in outdoor pursuits organised by the staff at various centres throughout the school year. These include:

References

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