Fairfax Academy A-levels 2025: Academy celebrates best-ever results

Fairfax Academy A-levels 2025: Fairfax Academy, the founding school of the Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust, is celebrating the best A Level results in its history.

Year 13 students at the Sutton Coldfield school achieved outstanding outcomes across a wide range of subjects, including record numbers of A* and over 50% of students achieving A*-B.

Principal, Sean Castle said: “We are delighted that our students have enjoyed such unprecedented success.  This is a real testament to their hard work and dedication, as well as validation to the excellent teaching and pastoral support provided by all staff in the academy. 

“We have seen notable increases across all metrics, with particularly strong performances in Law, Chemistry, BTEC Sport, History, Health and Social Care, and Art – though every subject performed incredibly well.

“On behalf of the staff at Fairfax, I would like to congratulate all of our students whose efforts have truly paid off. 

“We wish them every success in the next stages of their employment, education or training. 

“I would also like to thank our staff for their tireless support, and our parents and carers for the encouragement they have given to their children and the academy.”

Fairfax Academy A-levels 2025

Exam Results advice

Waiting for and receiving your exam results can be an anxious time.

Young minds, the UK’s leading charity fighting for children and young people’s mental health, offer advice for young people feeling anxious and nervous about your results.

Here are some top tips:

Congratulate yourself

Whether you get the results you expected or not, that’s OK. Try to celebrate what you have achieved, whether that’s academically or not – you’ve survived your exams and you deserve to be proud of that. Try to celebrate what you have achieved.

Consider your options

School isn’t the end of the world – you can do so much more, even if you don’t pass your exams. Education is everything, but education doesn’t stop at school; you can be educated on an apprenticeship and continue learning. You can do so much more – even if you don’t pass your exams.

Contemplating University Clearing?

Going through Clearing to get into a university isn’t always a bad thing.

People who didn’t get in to their first choice university went through Clearing and were often accepted to better universities than they originally planned.

In some cases, even those who achieved their target grades went through Clearing because they decided they wanted to go to a different university than they had initially applied for.

People who didn’t get in to their first choice university went through Clearing and were often accepted to better universities.

Take it slow

Moving onto the next step is a very personal thing, so giving yourself time to breathe could give you a whole new perspective.

Try not to make decisions in the heat of the moment. Take as much time as you need to work out your next steps, and ask for help if you need it.

Take as much time as you need to work out your next steps.

Remember to de-stress

Despite the reassurance, sometimes the stress of the situation can get you down.

To overcome the stress, make sure to stay connected to your passions and use each stressful situation as a learning experience.

For more advice, visit: https://www.youngminds.org.uk/young-person/blog/exam-results-stress-advice-for-young-people/

For more on Fairfax Academy, click here.

To visit the Fairfax Academy website, click here.

Gary Phelps
Gary is an award-winning journalist who has edited nine newspapers and helped launch numerous online news brands. He created UK School News to provide platforms for local schools to share positive news stories, helping them engage with their local communities and celebrate their successes. He has appeared on TV and radio on numerous occasions, presented evidence to Government ministers, lobbied on behalf of the media industry and trained dozens of young journalists. Gary was an Associate Lecturer in Journalism at the University of Derby, and has also advised Wolverhampton College's award-winning Journalism course accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists.

Latest news

Donated prom dresses bring joy to Erdington Academy students

Erdington Academy Prom Pop-Up: Erdington Academy hosted a pop‑up boutique to dress 60 students for prom – completely free of charge – in...

West End star returns to Coventry school to help students prepare for Rock of Ages musical

A West End star from Coventry returned to his old school to inspire students as they prepared to take the stage for their...

English teacher ‘proud as punch’ as students win FMAT writing competition

FMAT writing competition: Students across Fairfax Multi‑Academy Trust have been recognised for their creativity and flair after impressing judges in FMAT’s Fabulous Fiction...

Bournville School election helps students learn about democracy

Election fever gripped Bournville All-Through School as students voted to choose their new Head Girl and Head Boy – while learning about...

Related news

Donated prom dresses bring joy to Erdington Academy students

Erdington Academy Prom Pop-Up: Erdington Academy hosted a pop‑up boutique to dress 60 students for prom – completely free of charge – in...

West End star returns to Coventry school to help students prepare for Rock of Ages musical

A West End star from Coventry returned to his old school to inspire students as they prepared to take the stage for their...

English teacher ‘proud as punch’ as students win FMAT writing competition

FMAT writing competition: Students across Fairfax Multi‑Academy Trust have been recognised for their creativity and flair after impressing judges in FMAT’s Fabulous Fiction...

Bournville School election helps students learn about democracy

Election fever gripped Bournville All-Through School as students voted to choose their new Head Girl and Head Boy – while learning about...