The University of Birmingham School
Decision summary
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Attainment 8 of 45.5 is close to the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 45.5
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 55%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Progress is close to average or statistically uncertain because the confidence interval crosses zero. This does not necessarily mean the school adds or detracts from pupil progress.
- Progress 8:
- -0.09
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.31, 0.13]
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 151 | 45.5 | — | 55.0% | 70.2% | 4.3 |
| 2023/2024 | 172 | 47.1 | -0.09 | 59.3% | 73.3% | 4.4 |
| 2022/2023 | 151 | 51.5 | +0.17 | 68.0% | 67.0% | 4.8 |
| 2021/2022 | 149 | 54.3 | +0.07 | 78.0% | 66.0% | 5.0 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Birmingham for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 140863 |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Region | West Midlands |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Free schools |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-19 |
| Headteacher | Colin Townsend |
| Trust | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM SCHOOL |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | None |
| Postcode | B29 6QU |
| Latest pupils | 151 |
| FSM eligible | 38.2% |
Contact and identifiers
Weoley Park Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, B29 6QU
www.uobschool.org.ukView local authority page1217965000| DfE number | 4014 |
| UKPRN | 10053408 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2015 |
| GIAS updated | 17 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | — |
| Behaviour and attitudes | — |
| Personal development | — |
| Leadership and management | — |
| Safeguarding | — |
| Inspection type | — |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | — |
| Publication date | — |