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The University of Birmingham School
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Good |
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Academic Progress: The large majority of pupils in Years 7 to 9 are making good progress across most subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave very well around the school and in most lessons; however, low-level disruptions occur in some classes.
Current Educational Practices: Subject leaders and teachers can develop their own training through research and additional study.
Strengths and Challenges: The best teaching is not fully utilized or shared widely; inconsistencies in adhering to policies.
Opportunities for Involvement: The very large majority of parents agreed that the school is well led and managed.
Communication: Leaders keep detailed records and follow up on complaints transparently.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders follow up complaints thoroughly and outcomes are recorded in detail.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Improvements in teaching include deploying additional support effectively and sharing best practices more widely.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils feel very safe; incidents of bullying are very rare and effectively addressed.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff are well trained to ensure the safety and wellbeing of pupils.
Extracurricular Offerings: Integrated enrichment programme towards the end of the school day.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Some pupils felt the school day was too long and felt too tired towards the end.
Career Counselling Services: Careers guidance is well developed to enhance future success; regular visits from different professions.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Leaders have plans to shift strategy towards skilling up teaching staff for better support.
Subjects Offered: In addition to GCSE subjects, pupils may gain vocational qualifications in physical education and sport.
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The University of Birmingham School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 1175 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 55% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
95.30% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Welcome back to the University of Birmingham School's newest academic year.
We extend a warm welcome to our returning students and students, as well as to the new members of the "Class of 2026," including the families and students of Year 7 and the incoming Year 12 students beginning their two years of postsecondary education with us.
Our first group of Year 11 students, who will be continuing and finishing their GCSE adventure, will also have a thrilling year.
It gives me great pleasure to join students and coworkers in honouring the accomplishments of our 2019 sixth form graduates.
Our former Year 13 students put in a lot of effort to achieve great A level results, with a pass rate of 98.2% and 50.5% of passes being awarded at grades A*–B.
Our sixth form achieved higher standards of performance in 2018–19 across a variety of courses, and when this information is released in due course, we expect noticeably improved "value added progress."
All of our students have advanced to the next stage of their lives because to the high expectations set by our team, with 85% of them being admitted to their top-choice institutions throughout the nation.
On our Sixth Form Twitter account, a small selection of case studies demonstrating the variety of successes can be discovered.
Our Year 12 students all gained something from their first day of orientation on campus.
Additionally, early in the term, school administrators received a group of Frankfurt-based foreign colleagues interested in our goals, ethos, and model for delivering a well-rounded, high-quality education to all students.
We look forward to charting a year ahead of excellent standards and accomplishments through our primary focus on character education, a commitment to producing engaged young scholars, and cementing the high expectations we have of all members of our school community.
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We extend a warm welcome to our returning students and students, as well as to the new members of the "Class of 2026," including the families and students of Year 7 and the incoming Year 12 students beginning their two years of postsecondary education with us.
Our first group of Year 11 students, who will be continuing and finishing their GCSE adventure, will also have a thrilling year.
It gives me great pleasure to join students and coworkers in honouring the accomplishments of our 2019 sixth form graduates.
Our former Year 13 students put in a lot of effort to achieve great A level results, with a pass rate of 98.2% and 50.5% of passes being awarded at grades A*–B.
Our sixth form achieved higher standards of performance in 2018–19 across a variety of courses, and when this information is released in due course, we expect noticeably improved "value added progress."
All of our students have advanced to the next stage of their lives because to the high expectations set by our team, with 85% of them being admitted to their top-choice institutions throughout the nation.
On our Sixth Form Twitter account, a small selection of case studies demonstrating the variety of successes can be discovered.
Our Year 12 students all gained something from their first day of orientation on campus.
Additionally, early in the term, school administrators received a group of Frankfurt-based foreign colleagues interested in our goals, ethos, and model for delivering a well-rounded, high-quality education to all students.
We look forward to charting a year ahead of excellent standards and accomplishments through our primary focus on character education, a commitment to producing engaged young scholars, and cementing the high expectations we have of all members of our school community.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Free Schools | Free Schools | Free Schools |
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 11-19 | 11-18 | 13-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.1 | 8.3 | 5.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 55% | 0% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 12.20% | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.17 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% | 32.27% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% | 44.69% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 67% | 31.13% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 22% | 11.85% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 30% | 17.18% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.76 | 2.94 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 91.76% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 139 | 140 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 88.41% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 27% | 35.82% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 50% | 30.85% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 12% | 11.65% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 10.32% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.26% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.12% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.07 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 54.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% | 35.15% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 81% | 46.51% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 66% | 29.66% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 23% | 14.23% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 35% | 18.76% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.02 | 3.02 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 92.12% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 142 | 140 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 90.01% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 34% | 35.88% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 50% | 32.43% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 6% | 11.73% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 4% | 10.12% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.83% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.22% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 29.84% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 43.52% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 30.49% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 13.17% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 19.23% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.95 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 92.99% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 130 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 89.72% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 34.11% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 34.95% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 9.14% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.49% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.78% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.59% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 28.45% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 41.81% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 28.92% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 12.28% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 17.63% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.88 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 90.88% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 131 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 80.5% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 27.29% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 34.1% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 11.61% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.1% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.33% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.89% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 29.99% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 43.66% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 30% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 16.12% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 18% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 85.6% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 126 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 40.27% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 28.18% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 33.19% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 11.09% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.6% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.16% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.48% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 32.68 | 28.91 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.65 | 28.08 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 12.20% | 12.4% | 13.67% |
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| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 130 | 183 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 68% | 67.68% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 3.64% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 16% | 13.79% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 11% | 10.34% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 38.02 | 30.92 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.9 | 30.39 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 23.8% | 17.43% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 118 | 233 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 74% | 70.09% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 2.74% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 9% | 9.62% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 12.15% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.17 | 26.82 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.73 2 | 25.77 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 14.0% | 10.81% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 171 | 213 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 74% | 67.85% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 4.02% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 10% | 13.04% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 8.87% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.81 | 25.97 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.99 | 25.47 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 22.2% | 10.02% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 18.54% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 3.39% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 9.48% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.98% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.97 | 22.71 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.82 | 23.22 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 19.7% | 9.57% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 5 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 24.64% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 3.17% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 11.33% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.5% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
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16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The University of Birmingham School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
