The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 16.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
16.5
27.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
5%
36.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.17
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
64%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
63%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
23%
Based on 118 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Further education
- Phase
- 16 plus
- Ages
- 14–99
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Head
- Mr Mike Hopkins (Principal)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksMonitoring visit
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2024 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2015 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
February 2010 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Curriculum and development visit
November 2006 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Reinspection
October 2003 | Inspection
Full inspection
October 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
129 Floodgate Street, Digbeth, Birmingham, West Midlands, B5 5SU
Town setting
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Percy Shurmer Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Lift Percy Shurmer
Primary · 1.3km away
Lillian De Lissa Nursery School
Nursery · 1.5km away
Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College
16 plus · 1.5km away
Christ Church CofE Controlled Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is South and City College Birmingham's Ofsted rating?
South and City College Birmingham was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
What ages does South and City College Birmingham take?
South and City College Birmingham caters for pupils aged 14 to 99. It is classified as a 16 plus school.
Where is South and City College Birmingham?
South and City College Birmingham is in Birmingham, B5 5SU, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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