The University of Birmingham School’s latest Ofsted report.

We are pleased to be able to share the School’s latest Ofsted report here. The Ofsted inspection was carried out in May 2023 and we are delighted to have received a good outcome.

We are particularity pleased that the inspectors saw the value of our distinctive aspects in creating our vibrant and thriving school community – not least our programme of character education, the diversity and inclusivity of our community, and our partnership with the University of Birmingham.

You can download the report below, or, if you prefer, a paper copy is available free of charge by calling reception on 0121 796 5000 or calling into School. The report is also available to view from Ofsted’s own website.

Some of the highlights from the report include:

Pupils enjoy coming to The University of Birmingham School. There is a vibrant and diverse environment, where all pupils are very much valued. All pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), benefit a great deal from coming to this school. Pupils say they feel safe.

Leaders have very high aspirations for all pupils. As a result, pupils are gaining an education that prepares them very well for a successful life beyond school. Leaders prioritise pupils’ character development and academic achievement equally.

Leaders have ensured that all pupils study a broad and ambitious curriculum in all key stages. In the sixth form, students are able to choose from a wide range of A-level subjects. The vast majority move on to university.

Pupils’ wider development is supported exceedingly well. There is a wide range of extracurricular activities. All pupils in Year 9, for example, participate in the bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.

University of Birmingham School Ofsted Report May 2023

Article – “University of Birmingham School continues to be ‘Good’ following its first inspection since 2018”

View our first Full Ofsted Inspection here from April 2018

Key Stage 4

Click here to view the DfE performance tables for Key Stage 4.

Headline Figures 2025 (provisional):

• Attainment 8 score: 45
• Grade 5 or above in GCSE English and Mathematics: 41%
• Those entering the English Baccalaureate: 69%
• Average point score for achieving the English Baccalaureate: 4.23
• Percentage of pupils staying in education or beginning employment upon leaving our School after Year 11: 99%

Key Stage 5

Headline Figures 2025 (provisional):

• Average point score per A level entry expressed as a grade: C+
• Average point score per A level entry: 34.7
• Progress score: TBC (-0.12 in 2024)
• Percentage of students who achieve three A levels at grades AAB or higher, with two in facilitating subject: 11.3%

Additional Data:

• % of students retained to the end of their main course of study: 94.4% (2024 figure)