The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is at capacity (102% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.5
1.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
41%
0.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
70%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.17
Band 4Source: 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
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
93%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 151 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% 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 119 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,177
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 38.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Trust
- THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM SCHOOL
- Head
- Mr Colin Townsend
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Weoley Park Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, B29 6QU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFircroft College of Adult Education
16 plus · 424m away
Selly Oak Trust School
Special school · 726m away
Our Lady and St Rose of Lima Catholic Primary School
Primary · 841m away
Maple House School
Independent · 1.0km away
Dame Elizabeth Cadbury Technology College
Secondary · 1.0km away
Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School
Secondary · 1.0km away
Bournville Village Primary
Primary · 1.1km away
Northfield Manor Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is The University of Birmingham School a selective school?
No. The University of Birmingham School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The University of Birmingham School's Ofsted rating?
The University of Birmingham School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The University of Birmingham School?
The University of Birmingham School currently has 1,177 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The University of Birmingham School take?
The University of Birmingham School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The University of Birmingham School?
The University of Birmingham School is in Birmingham, B29 6QU, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The University of Birmingham School have a sixth form?
Yes, The University of Birmingham School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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