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Colmers School and Sixth Form College
Bristol Road South, Rednal, Birmingham, West Midlands, B45 9NY, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
11.1 / 100
Bottom 11%
Better than 11% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,184
Capacity
1,400
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
85%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 41.7, the school performs in the top 72% nationally, and 75% of students progress to university. However, the latest Ofsted report indicates that the school requires improvement, and only 52% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, with 31% reaching grade 5. Parents may want to consider these factors alongside the school's strengths when making their decision.
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Last inspected: 18 April 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 41.7 | Bottom 28% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 52% | Bottom 17% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 31% | Bottom 19% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 11% | Bottom 4% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 3% | Bottom 4% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 75% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 8% | Below avg |
Based on 51 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British66.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.8.1%
Black African7.2%
Black Caribbean2.6%
Mixed W+Asian2.3%
White Other1.9%
Mixed Other1.8%
Asian Pakistani1.8%
Asian Chinese1.5%
Asian Other1.4%
Other1.3%
Black Other1.1%
Asian Indian1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
White Irish0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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52.39631, -2.00331 · B45 9NY
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN103563
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.colmers.bham.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Colmers School and Sixth Form College rated by Ofsted?
Colmers School and Sixth Form College was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 April 2023.
Is Colmers School and Sixth Form College a good school?
Colmers School and Sixth Form College scores 11.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 11% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Colmers School and Sixth Form College in GCSEs?
Colmers School and Sixth Form College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.7. 52% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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