The University of Birmingham School

Secondary
Free school
Ages 11 to 19

Ofsted: Good

Weoley Park Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, B29 6QUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

The University of Birmingham School is a secondary school in Birmingham for ages 11 to 19. It is one of the 501 schools in Birmingham. It ranks 40th of 87 secondary schools in Birmingham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2018.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 18 April 2018, report published 5 June 2018

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Sixth form provision: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

151 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score45.5

45.5, 0.6 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths41.1%

41.1%, 4.3 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths59.6%

59.6%, 5.2 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc70.2%

70.2%, 29.7 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score4.30

4.30, 0.21 above the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

194 students

Average point score per A level entry34.77

34.77, 0.23 below the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade C+, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,188 pupils on roll, with places for 1,150

Eligible for free school meals37.7%

37.7%, 11.2 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language34.6%

34.6%, 13 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support11.4%

11.4%, 3.4 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.8%

3.8%, 2.2 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near The University of Birmingham School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School	0.6 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 44.6
Bournville School	0.9 miles	Ofsted: Requires improvement	Attainment 8: 36.5
Kings Norton Girls' School	1 mile	Ofsted: Outstanding	Attainment 8: 56.6
E-ACT Shenley Academy	1 mile	Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good	Attainment 8: 31.6
Selly Park Girls' School	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 52.4

School details

School type: Free schools
Sector: Free school
Trust: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM SCHOOL
Age range: 11 to 19
Gender: Mixed
Sixth form: Yes
Headteacher: Mr Colin Townsend
Phone: 01217965000
Website: uobschool.org.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Weoley Park Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, B29 6QU
Local authority: Birmingham
URN: 140863

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.