Admission via Aptitude Test
APPLYING FOR A SPECIALIST PERFORMING ARTS PLACE AT FAIRFAX FOR NEW YEAR 7 SEPTEMBER 2026 INTAKE
Please click on the aptitude application form below to submit your child’s details.
Aptitude Application Form
DEADLINE for applications – Friday, 26 September 2025
Aptitude assessment date – Tuesday,14 October 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 in by the deadline. Please note the academy cannot accept late entries. The form will close at 3.00pm on the deadline date above.
2. Workshops for Performing Arts Specialist places will take place on 14 October 2025.
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
