Colmers School and Sixth Form College
Birmingham, B45 9NY · Birmingham · secondary school
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80th of 88 secondary schools in Birmingham we can score, 89 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 3.5/10 against 232 of them, against 1.6/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 16 | 35% | 0.55 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 25.0 · 8 | 30% | 0.23 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.32 · 26 | 25% | 0.64 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 39.1 · 16 | 10% | 0.16 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Colmers School and Sixth Form College overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 30.8% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 41.7, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 in 2023/24 was -0.32, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.3 out of 10 against all schools). The March 2026 Ofsted inspection used the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
The school runs a Colmers Basketball Academy.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,139 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,400. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific steps are taken to improve progress scores for students starting from lower baselines? How does the new Ofsted framework affect day-to-day teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Colmers School and Sixth Form College
Overview
The report describes a school that is "well led and managed," where leaders act in the best interests of pupils and have driven improvements in curriculum delivery and behaviour. While attendance remains below national averages, it is improving, and pupils generally feel safe and supported in a calm, orderly environment.
Strengths
- Leaders have designed an "ambitious" curriculum that meets pupil needs, with teachers demonstrating "secure subject knowledge" and providing "detailed, personalised feedback."
- Disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "fully included" and receive effective, bespoke support to access learning.
- Relationships are "harmonious and supportive," with bullying being "rare" and staff dealing with any issues effectively.
- Sixth-form students produce "high-quality work" and are well-supported in preparing for future education or employment through a robust careers programme.
- Staff benefit from "high-quality professional learning," contributing to a positive culture where they are "proud to work at the school."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should continue to remove barriers to regular attendance so that the number of pupils attending regularly continues to increase.
- Leaders should ensure the curriculum is delivered to a "consistently high standard" so pupils are equipped to achieve well in national examinations.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" established where concerns are actively identified and managed, ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 40.6 |
| 2024/25 | 41.7 |
| 2025/26 | 39.1 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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