Best 3 Secondary schools in Sutton Coldfield – comparison

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Comparison of secondary schools: Bishop Vesey's Grammar School (Secondary) in Sutton Coldfield; Fairfax (Secondary) in Sutton Coldfield; The Royal Sutton School (Secondary) in Sutton Coldfield — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Bishop Vesey's Grammar School, Fairfax and The Royal Sutton School. They are secondary phase and academy converter and academy sponsor led type located around Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Bishop Vesey's Grammar School), published Jun 2024. The lowest is 2 (Fairfax), published Jun 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Fairfax (Jun 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,300, combined total ≈ 3,950, typical FSM 25–30%, range 10–15%–45–50%; spread across trusts such as FAIRFAX MULTI ACADEMY TRUST and THE ARTHUR TERRY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP.

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Attribute	Bishop Vesey's Grammar School B74 2NH	Fairfax B75 7JT	The Royal Sutton School B75 7DY
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location	Sutton Coldfield West Midlands B74 2NH	Sutton Coldfield West Midlands B75 7JT	Sutton Coldfield West Midlands B75 7DY
Latest Ofsted	1 9 Jun 2024	2 16 Jun 2024	2 21 Jan 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,400 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,550 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 950 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	45–50% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1360	1584	1141
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Boys	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Birmingham (330)	FAIRFAX MULTI ACADEMY TRUST	THE ARTHUR TERRY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Website	www.bvgs.co.uk	www.fairfax.bham.sch.uk	theroyalsuttonschool.atlp.org.uk
Telephone	01212505400	01213781288	01213781946
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Bishop Vesey's Grammar School

B74 2NH

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Sutton Coldfield
West Midlands
B74 2NH
Ofsted: 1 9 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,400 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Birmingham (330)
Website: www.bvgs.co.uk
Telephone: 01212505400

Fairfax

B75 7JT

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Sutton Coldfield
West Midlands
B75 7JT
Ofsted: 2 16 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,550 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: FAIRFAX MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Website: www.fairfax.bham.sch.uk
Telephone: 01213781288

The Royal Sutton School

B75 7DY

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Sutton Coldfield
West Midlands
B75 7DY
Ofsted: 2 21 Jan 2024
Pupils: ≈ 950 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 45–50% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: THE ARTHUR TERRY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Website: theroyalsuttonschool.atlp.org.uk
Telephone: 01213781946

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.