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Birmingham·Not applicable·West Midlands·Pupil referral unit·B11 4LX
URN: 103146Not judgedOfsted published 10 Nov 2024
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| URN | 103146 |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Region | West Midlands |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Pupil referral unit |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 5-16 |
| Headteacher | Head Teacher Steve Howell |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | B11 4LX |
| Pupils | 480 |
| FSM eligible | 65.4% |
Contact and identifiers
14 Court Road, Birmingham, B11 4LX
www.cityofbirminghamschool.comView local authority page1213030272| DfE number | 1100 |
| UKPRN | 10017196 |
| Opened | — |
| GIAS updated | 26 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 10 Nov 2024 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
Not judged
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| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 2 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 1 Oct 2024 |
| Publication date | 10 Nov 2024 |