The short version
At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (109% full)
- 65% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Ages
- 5–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 480
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 65.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Head
- Mr Steve Howell (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
September 2023 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2022 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
14 Court Road, Birmingham, B11 4LX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt John's CofE Primary School
Primary · Very close
Springfield Primary Academy
Primary · 811m away
Elmgreen School
Independent · 939m away
Moseley School and Sixth Form
Secondary · 1.1km away
St Martin de Porres Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Al-Furqan Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
The Olive School, Birmingham
Primary · 1.3km away
St Bernard's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is City of Birmingham School's Ofsted rating?
City of Birmingham School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend City of Birmingham School?
City of Birmingham School currently has 480 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does City of Birmingham School take?
City of Birmingham School caters for pupils aged 5 to 16.
Where is City of Birmingham School?
City of Birmingham School is in Birmingham, B11 4LX, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does City of Birmingham School have a sixth form?
No, City of Birmingham School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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