Fairfax Sinceritas Laboris
Admissions to Fairfax
On our admissions page you will find all the information you need whether you are applying to join Fairfax at Year 7, Sixth Form or In-Year.
New Year 7 Intake
A very warm welcome to Fairfax from all the staff at the academy to our new Year 7 students, parents and carers. In this section, you will find information to prepare you for the new school year.
Download our school prospectus.
OPEN EVENING: Tuesday, 17 September 2024 – 6:00pm
How to apply for Year 7 in September 2025:
When open, an application must be made online at www.birmingham.gov.uk/schooladmissions
or by using a Local Authority Preference Form. The Appeals Code is included in the download.
Admissions Arrangements
http://www.birmingham.gov.uk/school-admissions
If you have a child in Year 6 who wishes to come to Fairfax under the sibling rule and a child in the current Year 11, an application to Sixth Form must be made by the Year 11 student by 16th December 2023.
Charging and Remissions
The policy for charging and remissions is a Trust-wide policy and can be accessed by clicking here: Trust Policies and Procedures – FMAT
Aptitude Applications
Specialist Performing Arts
APTITUDE ASSESSMENT APPLICATION FORM for September 2025
APPLYING FOR A SPECIALIST PERFORMING ARTS PLACE AT FAIRFAX FOR SEPTEMBER 2025
Fairfax Academy has a strong tradition in promoting the Performing Arts through its Annual Eisteddfod Festival. Students can opt to sit an aptitude assessment for admission to Fairfax Academy. The assessment will test aptitude in The Performing Arts: Dance, Drama or Music.
1. You must complete your application by Friday, 27 September 2024. Please note the academy cannot accept late entries. The form will close at 3.00pm on Friday, 27 September 2024.
2. Workshops for Performing Arts Specialist places will take place on Tuesday, 15 October 2024 (actual time will be notified w/b Monday, 7 October 2024). All Specialist Performing Arts applicants must attend the workshop in order to be considered for a specialist place.
3. Fairfax has 26 Performing Arts Specialist aptitude places available. Offers will be made in descending order by aptitude test scores to those applicants who achieve a minimum of 20 points in one of the tests.
4. Please be advised that you must include Fairfax on your local authority preference form if you wish to be considered for a place.
Aptitude Test Information
For the application, click this link:
https://forms.office.com/e/VBWm1TSqgz
Aptitude Assessment Application Deadline | Friday, 27 September 2024 by 3.00pm |
Aptitude Assessment Invitation Email | Week beginning 7 October 2024 |
Aptitude Assessment Workshop | Thursday 17 October 2024 |
Sixth Form Admissions
For 6th form admissions, please visit our dedicated webpage: https://fairfaxacademy.wpengine.com/academy-life/sixth-form/
In-Year Admissions
- Post
- Hand-Delivered to Main Reception
- By email (post@fairfax.fmat.co.uk)
This would need to be returned to Fairfax Academy with proof of address, either:
- Passport
- Birth Certificate
- Utility Bill (less than 6 months old)
For our admissions criteria, please see the link above.
