The University of Birmingham School Catchment Area
The University of Birmingham School is a free s secondary school in Birmingham , serving pupils aged 11–19, with 1177 pupils, and a capacity of 1150 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–19
Age range
1,177
Pupils
1,150
Capacity
102%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2018
The University of Birmingham School Catchment Area Information
Secondary school places at The University of Birmingham School are allocated by Birmingham using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Birmingham before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Birmingham catchment area documents →The University of Birmingham School — School Information
- Full address
- Weoley Park Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, B29 6QU
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- School type
- Free schools
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–19 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 38.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 140863
Other Secondary Schools in Birmingham
If The University of Birmingham School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Birmingham are the next closest alternatives.
Hodge Hill Girls' School Catchment Area
Community school · B36 8EY
Kings Heath Secondary School Catchment Area
Community school · B13 0QP
Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form Catchment Area
Community school · B9 4TR
Queensbridge School Catchment Area
Foundation school · B13 8QB
Selly Park Girls' School Catchment Area
Community school · B29 7PH
Wheelers Lane Technology College Catchment Area
Community school · B13 0SF
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Frequently Asked Questions — The University of Birmingham School
Is The University of Birmingham School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — The University of Birmingham School currently has 1177 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1150 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for The University of Birmingham School? ▾
Admission to The University of Birmingham School is managed by Birmingham. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does The University of Birmingham School cover? ▾
The University of Birmingham School is a secondary school in Birmingham, serving pupils aged 11–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The University of Birmingham School? ▾
The University of Birmingham School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.