Admissions to Fairfax
Thank you for your interest in a place at Fairfax Academy
Please click on the link below to see our Admission Arrangements
We warmly invite prospective students and families to join us at one of our upcoming open events:
Open Events 2026
- Open Evening — Tuesday 22 September, 18:00–20:30
- Open Morning — Tuesday 29 September, 11:30–12:30
- Open Morning — Wednesday 30 September, 11:30–12:30
- Sixth Form Open Evening — Tuesday 24 November, 18:00–20:00
In-Year Admissions
Clear guidance and simple steps support families applying to join the academy mid-year with the required documentation.
Admission via Aptitude Test
A clear process allows Year 7 applicants to apply for Performing Arts specialist places assessed through dance, drama or music.
Year 7 New Intake
September 2025 - Key induction information, resources and guidance help new students prepare confidently for a smooth transition into Year 7.
How to apply for Year 7 in September 2026
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.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 31st October 2025.
Admission Appeals Guidance
Advice on the appeals process is available from the Local Authority website via the link below:
Sixth Form Admissions
For Sixth Form admissions, please visit our dedicated webpage: