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The University of Birmingham School

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The University of Birmingham School

Weoley Park Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, B29 6QU

Free schools
Pupils
1,177
Ages
11-19
FSM
38.2%
Attainment 8
45.5
Ofsted
Good
Apr 2018

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
45.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
22.6%
Basics 9-5
41.1%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
70.2%
EBacc APS
4.29
EBacc 9-5
15.2%
EBacc 9-4
27.2%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
34.77
A*-A Grades
21.6%
A*-B Grades
52.8%
AAB+ %
11.9%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 206 students entered

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About The University of Birmingham School

The University of Birmingham School is a secondary school in Birmingham, Birmingham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2018 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.5. The school has around 1,177 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Weoley Park Road, Birmingham, B29 6QU | More schools in Birmingham

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The University of Birmingham School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. May 2023 — School remains Good
  2. Apr 2018 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The University of Birmingham School

What is The University of Birmingham School's Ofsted rating?
The University of Birmingham School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2018 inspection.
What are The University of Birmingham School's latest exam results?
The University of Birmingham School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The University of Birmingham School located?
The University of Birmingham School is a secondary school in Birmingham, Birmingham (B29 6QU).
How many pupils attend The University of Birmingham School?
The University of Birmingham School has around 1,177 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The University of Birmingham School with other schools?
View The University of Birmingham School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Birmingham.