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The University of Birmingham School
Goodgraded 17/05/2023Ages 11–191,177 pupilsNone
The University of Birmingham School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 19 in Birmingham. The school has around 1,177 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 17/05/2023, The University of Birmingham School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 47 and 48% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Birmingham can view The University of Birmingham School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance90.2%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence31.5%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher16.1England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals37.7%England avg 28.6%
English not first language34.6%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 845.5
Progress 8-0.1
Grade 5+ English & maths41%
Grade 4+ English & maths60%
EBacc entry70%
EBacc average point score4.3
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)C+APS per entry 34.8
Value added-0.17Below average · 95% CI -0.3 to -0.1
Retention95%
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Birmingham
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