Colmers School and Sixth Form College
Bristol Road South, Rednal, Birmingham, B45 9NYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Colmers School and Sixth Form College is a secondary school in Birmingham for ages 11 to 19. It is one of the 501 schools in Birmingham. It ranks 64th of 87 secondary schools in Birmingham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is a report card, from an inspection in March 2026.
Ofsted report card
Inspected 3 March 2026, report published 8 May 2026
Each area is graded from urgent improvement to exceptional, and safeguarding is either met or not met.
- Inclusion
- Expected standard
- Curriculum and teaching
- Expected standard
- Achievement
- Expected standard
- Attendance and behaviour
- Expected standard
- Personal development and wellbeing
- Expected standard
- Leadership and governance
- Expected standard
- Post-16 provision
- Expected standard
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 3 March 2026
Pupils enjoy attending and learning at this school. Leaders promote the school values of 'achieving excellence, belonging together and challenging mindsets' so that pupils know what is expected of them. Pupils benefit from a well-structured curriculum that prepares them suitably for their next steps. Staff know the barriers to learning that pupils face, including disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They address these effectively so that pupils can access the curriculum and achieve success. Sixth-form students are taught well and receive personalised support from teachers. This helps them to make appropriate progress from their starting points. Most pupils behave well in lessons and at social times. There are positive and caring relationships between staff and pupils. Leaders have established clear routines that pupils understand and follow. As a result, the school is typically calm and orderly. Pupils feel safe at school and know that they have staff they can talk to if they are worried about anything. Bullying is rare. Pupils are confident that if bullying does happen, then staff will deal with it effectively. Pupils' attendance is improving, and more pupils are now attending school regularly. Pupils are well prepared for life in modern Britain. They learn about different cultures and religions and show respect to others. Leaders provide many opportunities for pupils to develop their talents and interests. Most pupils make good use of these. For example, they enjoy attending football, art, computing, dance and adventure clubs. Pupils enjoy outdoor adventurous activities and visits to museums. Sixth-form students have opportunities to contribute to the school. They help younger pupils with reading and take part in the sports leader award and the 'young enterprise' scheme.
What the school should improve
- Leaders should continue to work to remove barriers to regular attendance for some pupils so that the number of pupils attending regularly continues to increase.
- Leaders should ensure that the curriculum is delivered to a consistently high standard so that pupils are equipped to achieve consistently well, including in national examinations.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
211 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
20 students
Average A level grade C, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,139 pupils on roll, with places for 1,400
Schools near Colmers School and Sixth Form College
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 41.4 |
| Waseley Hills High School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | Attainment 8: 40.5 |
| Turves Green Boys' School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 37.3 |
| King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 46.0 |
| New Ways School | 2 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Foundation school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Peter White
- Phone
- 01214531778
- Address
- Bristol Road South, Rednal, Birmingham, B45 9NY
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- URN
- 103563
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.