The short version
Average GCSE results. 85% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- 52% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.7
2.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
31%
11.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
11%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.02
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
86%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
80%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 215 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 22 days per year on average — over a month of school.
34% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
7% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 118 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,184
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 51.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Head
- Mr Peter White (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
January 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
June 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
September 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
July 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Bristol Road South, Rednal, Birmingham, West Midlands, B45 9NY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRubery Nursery School
Nursery · Very close
Rednal Hill Junior School
Primary · 572m away
St James Catholic Primary School
Primary · 732m away
St Columba's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 859m away
King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
Holly Hill Methodist CofE Infant School
Primary · 1.3km away
Forestdale Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Beaconside Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Colmers School and Sixth Form College a selective school?
No. Colmers School and Sixth Form College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Colmers School and Sixth Form College's Ofsted rating?
Colmers School and Sixth Form College was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Colmers School and Sixth Form College?
Colmers School and Sixth Form College currently has 1,184 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Colmers School and Sixth Form College take?
Colmers School and Sixth Form College caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Colmers School and Sixth Form College?
Colmers School and Sixth Form College is in Birmingham, B45 9NY, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Colmers School and Sixth Form College have a sixth form?
Yes, Colmers School and Sixth Form College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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