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The University of Birmingham School
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- Birmingham B29 6QU
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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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The University of Birmingham School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 1170 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
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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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-19 | 11-16 | 13-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14.7 | 8.7 | 5.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
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 | 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% | 35.04% | 32.7% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 81% | 46.38% | 45.2% |
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% | 29.75% | 24.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 23% | 14.2% | 12.93% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 35% | 18.8% | 17.08% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.02 | 3.01 | 2.96 |
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% | 92.15% | 90.41% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 142 | 142 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 90.03% | 86.28% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 34% | 35.71% | 34.06% |
| School sixth forms | 50% | 32.57% | 30.68% |
| Sixth form colleges | 6% | 11.89% | 10.44% |
| Other education destinations | 4% | 10.01% | 11.12% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.83% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.22% | 2.15% |
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 | - | 29.68% | 29.2% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 43.3% | 43.33% |
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 | - | 30.44% | 25.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 13.16% | 11.41% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 19.23% | 16.42% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.94 | 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 | - | 93.05% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 132 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 89.81% | 84.05% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 34.05% | 33.38% |
| School sixth forms | - | 35.08% | 31.08% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 9.31% | 8.48% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.35% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.77% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.57% | 2.77% |
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 | - | 28.1% | 29.12% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 41.32% | 42.55% |
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 | - | 28.54% | 24.65% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 12.15% | 11.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 17.43% | 15.92% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.85 | 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 | - | 90.96% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 133 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 80.7% | 73.89% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 26.92% | 28.38% |
| School sixth forms | - | 34.27% | 31.43% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 11.89% | 9.11% |
| Other education destinations | - | 8.97% | 5.91% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.32% | 2.97% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.88% | 2.07% |
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 | - | 29.83% | 29.45% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 43.5% | 43.01% |
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 | - | 29.94% | 25.18% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 16.07% | 14.63% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 17.96% | 16.18% |
| 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 | - | 85.71% | 85.18% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 129 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 41.03% | 58.14% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 27.76% | 30.59% |
| School sixth forms | - | 33.41% | 32.04% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 11.35% | 9.01% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.5% | 5.68% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.16% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.47% | 2.46% |
A level exam result
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 | 38.02 | 31.05 | 33.36 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.9 | 30.54 | 32.43 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 23.8% | 17.42% | 17.63% |
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 | 232 | 249 |
| Students staying in education | 74% | 70.31% | 60.59% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 2.73% | 4.98% |
| Students entering employment | 9% | 9.5% | 17.76% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 12.1% | 10.71% |
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 | 26.91 | 29.34 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.73 2 | 25.89 | 28.6 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 14.0% | 10.66% | 12.99% |
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 | 211 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 74% | 67.85% | 57.23% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 3.94% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 10% | 13.02% | 21.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 8.96% | 8.81% |
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 | 26.07 | 28.97 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.99 | 25.6 | 28.76 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 22.2% | 9.96% | 13.27% |
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 | - | 18.28% | 31.71% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 3.49% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 9.45% | 15.82% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 5.13% | 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 | 22.83 | 26.71 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.82 | 23.38 | 27.74 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 19.7% | 9.51% | 12.59% |
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 | - | 24.4% | 36.45% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 3.23% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 11.33% | 20.08% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.51% | 4.25% |
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Holidays 2023/24
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 30th Oct 2023 - 3rd Nov 2023 |
| Winter Holidays | 25th Dec 2023 - 5th Jan 2024 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 12th Feb 2024 - 16th Feb 2024 |
| Spring Holidays | 25th Mar 2024 - 5th Apr 2024 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 27th May 2024 - 31st May 2024 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2024 - 30th Aug 2024 |
Terms Dates 2023/24
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2023 - 29th Oct 2023 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 4th Nov 2023 - 24th Dec 2023 |
| Spring Term | 6th Jan 2024 - 11th Feb 2024 |
| Spring Term-2 | 17th Feb 2024 - 24th Mar 2024 |
| Summer Term | 6th Apr 2024 - 26th May 2024 |
| Summer Term-2 | 1st Jun 2024 - 22nd Jul 2024 |
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