Admission via Aptitude Test
Aptitude Test
Applying for a specialist performing arts place at Fairfax for new Year 7 September 2027 intake
Applications for 2027 will open on 20th July 2026
Deadline for applications
Friday, 25 September 2026
Aptitude assessment date
Tuesday,13 October 2026
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 13 October 2026.
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