Fairfax Celebrates the Best Performing Sixth Form in Sutton Coldfield!
New data released in February 2025 confirmed that progress at Fairfax ranks first in Birmingham and that it also has the best performing sixth form in Sutton Coldfield. Their progress score of +0.25, illustrates that Fairfax Sixth Form students achieve a grade higher in 1 out of 4 exams, compared to students nationally.
In addition, the progress of pupil premium students at Fairfax is +0.5, resulting in a grade higher in 1 out of 2 their exams, compared students nationally.
If you are looking for a Sixth Form that pushes boundaries and helps students reach their full potential look no further!
Join our success story and apply below – Applications close on Friday 21st February 2025
“We are so proud of our students and staff, who work tirelessly to ensure challenge is high and that all students achieve both academically and personally.”
"We are thrilled to announce Fairfax Sixth Form has the achieved the highest progress scores in Sutton Coldfield & Erdington for A Level and Vocational subjects. The hard work and dedication of our students, and the unwavering support of our exceptional staff have led to truly outstanding results."
Sixth Form Prospectus
Please click HERE to view our latest Sixth Form Prospectus
Sixth Form Online Application
To apply to join Fairfax Sixth Form in September 2025, please click on the link below to submit your details.
SIXTH FORM APPLICATION FORM
Sixth Form Enrolment
Enrolment timeline: GCSE Results Day – Thursday 21st August 2025
Fairfax students are enrolled into the sixth form on Thursday 21st August after collecting their GCSE results.
Erdington Academy students will be enrolled by a member of the Fairfax Sixth team at their school on results day.
External students who are interested in attending our sixth form should come to the external enrolment day on Friday 22nd August from 10:00am, bringing their GCSE results with them.
If any student wishes to change their option choices, they should email us on Sixth Form Options. Subjects can also be changed on the day of enrolment, subject to meeting the criteria.
Sixth Form Subject Blocks for September 2025
Students are to choose only three subjects* for their application.Students can only select one subject within a block. Please note that option blocks are set for timetabling purposes and subjects cannot be moved.MINIMUM CRITERIAExcept where specified, access to our sixth form will be available to students who have a minimum of 5 grades 9-4, at GCSE, including English and Mathematics at grade 4.Students should not choose to study both Economics and Business at A Level due to the similarities in the examination content.If students wish to take four subjects, they will require an average grade of 7 in the GCSEs to be considered for four subjects, and must meet the criteria of each subject.Courses are subject to course number viability. | ||||
Block A | Block B | Block C | Block D | Block E |
English Literature (Grade 6 at GCSE)French (Grade 6 at GCSE)Geography (Grade 6 at GCSE & Grade 5 in both English and Mathematics)German (Grade 6 at GCSE)Mathematics (Grade 7 at GCSE)BTEC Health & Social Care (Grade 4 in English and Mathematics)Sociology (Grade 5 in English) | Biology (Grade 6 in Core/Additional Science or Separates)English Language & Literature Combined (Grade 5 in English)Dance (Grade 5 at GCSE)Economics (Grade 5 in English and Grade 6 Mathematics)BTEC IT (Grade 4 in GCSE English and Mathematics)Psychology (Grade 5 in GCSE English, Mathematics and Science) | Art (Grade 6 at GCSE)Accounting (Grade 6 in Mathematics)History (Grade 6 at GCSE or Grade 6 in English if not studied at GCSE)Physics (Grade 6 in Core/Additional Science or 6 in Separates and Grade 6 in Mathematics)Psychology (Grade 5 in GCSE English, Mathematics and Science)BTEC Sport (Grade 4 in GCSE English, Mathematics and Combined Science) | Business (Grade 5 in GCSE Business if studied or Grade 5 in both GCSE English & Mathematics)Chemistry (Grade 6 in Core/Additional Science or 6 in Separates and Grade 6 in Mathematics)English Language (Grade 6 at GCSE)Further Mathematics (Grade 8 at GCSE & must be taken as a fourth A Level)BTEC Music Technology (Grade 4 in English and Mathematics. GCSE Music or instrument ability recommended)Sociology (Grade 5 in English) | Drama (Grade 5 at GCSE)Design Technology (Grade 6 at GCSE)Law (Grade 5 English and Grade 5 in a Humanities Subject)Psychology (Grade 5 in English, Mathematics and Science)BTEC Applied Science (Grade 5 in Core/Additional Science or 5 in Separates and Grade 4 in English and Mathematics)Religious Studies (Grade 6 at GCSE or Grade 6 in English) |
