The University of Birmingham School
Free schools · Sixth form
Birmingham, B29 6QU
Ofsted
No rating
Our ranking
Top 40% in England
31 of 84 in Birmingham
Pupils
1,188
First preferences per place
1.94
2026/27
Absence
8.0%
2024/25
A level average
C+
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 51.5 | 47.1 | 45.5 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 55% | 48% | 41% | |
| Average English grade | 5.6 | 5.0 | 4.6 | |
| Average maths grade | 5.0 | 4.6 | 4.5 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 64% | 56% | 58% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.17 | -0.09 | — |
60% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School · 0.6 mi · Good · Top 50% in England
- Bournville School · 0.9 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 5% in England
- Kings Norton Girls' School · 1.2 mi · No rating · Top 12% in England
- Selly Park Girls' School · 1.2 mi · Good · Top 27% in England
- E-ACT Shenley Academy · 1.3 mi · Not judged · Bottom 8% in England
- King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys · 1.4 mi · Good · Top 34% in England
Best secondary schools in Birmingham · Best secondary schools in West Midlands
The neighbourhood
The University of Birmingham School is in Selly Oak Park & Lodge Hill (typical home £286,000, crime high).
What is The University of Birmingham School's Ofsted rating?
The University of Birmingham School does not have a single overall Ofsted grade on record; see the Ofsted report for the latest inspection.
How does The University of Birmingham School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, The University of Birmingham School is in the top 40% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.