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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 · Ages 11–19 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Apr 2018

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

45.5school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

45.5

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2351.546.4
2023/2447.146.4
2024/2545.546.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.170.00
2023/24-0.090.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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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Nearby secondary schools

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Fircroft College of Adult Education
0.42 km away · Further education
Selly Oak Trust School
0.73 km away · Foundation special school
Good
Maple House School
1 km away · Other independent special school
Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School
1.01 km away · Academy converter
Good
Bournville School
1.38 km away · Academy sponsor led
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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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

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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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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?
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