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The University of Birmingham School

Weoley Park Road, Selly Oak, B29 6QU

Free schools for ages 11–19 in Selly Oak. Mixed intake.

The University of Birmingham School is a large non-selective secondary free school in Birmingham, teaching boys and girls aged 11 to 19. It has a sixth form, and Ofsted rated it Good at its last full inspection in 2018, a longstanding rating.

The school describes drawing on its partnership with the University of Birmingham and giving character development as much attention as academic success. It also describes itself as a diverse comprehensive school and sixth form welcoming students from across Birmingham. GCSE Attainment 8 is 45.5, and 71% progressed to higher education.

Ages 11–19 · Secondary
1,177 pupils · On roll
Free schools · Mixed
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