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Fairfax term dates
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These are Birmingham council's standard term dates. We don't have Fairfax's own dates yet — most schools follow these, but academies and some schools set their own dates and INSET (teacher training) days, so check with the school.
School holidays
October Half Term
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Back to school:
Christmas Holiday
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February Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Easter Holiday
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Back to school:
May Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Summer Holiday
Last day of school:
Return date not announced yet
October Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Christmas Holiday
Last day of school:
Back to school:
February Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Easter Holiday
Last day of school:
Back to school:
May Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Summer Holiday
Last day of school:
Return date not announced yet
Birmingham council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands B75 7JT
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 1,581
Trust: FAIRFAX MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
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Website: www.fairfax.bham.sch.uk
Ofsted
Rated Good at its last full inspection, May 2024.
- Sixth formGood
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Fairfax break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Friday, 23 October 2026. This is from Birmingham council's standard term dates — Fairfax may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Fairfax?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. INSET days can change this for individual year groups — the school's own letters are always the final word.