Is Colmers School and Sixth Form College a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 3 March 2026 under its report-card framework and graded seven areas at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 69th of 89 secondary schools in Birmingham. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Colmers School and Sixth Form College's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Colmers School and Sixth Form College averaged an Attainment 8 score of 39.1 (England: 46.2). 25% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Colmers School and Sixth Form College?

Applications for Year 7 places at Colmers School and Sixth Form College starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Colmers School and Sixth Form College

Bristol Road South, Rednal, Birmingham, B45 9NY

Local ranking69th of 89 secondary schools in Birmingham

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1400

Capacity

11-19

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 3 March 2026. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 3 March 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard
Post-16 provision: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 39.1 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 25.0% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 45.8% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 216

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 86.0%
Continued in education: 80.0%
Apprenticeships: 4.0%
Employment: 2.0%
Not sustained: 8.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 79.0%
Higher education: 39.0%
Apprenticeships: 6.0%
Employment: 30.0%
Not sustained: 18.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Avg A-Level Grade

30.0

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

30.0

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 5.0% nat17.5%
16-18 Cohort: 63

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1184
Boys: 595 (52%)
Girls: 544 (48%)
Capacity: 1400 (81% full)
SEND: 20.2%
FSM Eligible: 54.1%
EAL: 12.8%
SEN with EHC Plan: 0.7%
SEN Support: 19.5%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 14.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 81.4
Budget per Pupil: £9,105/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 11.8% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 35.1% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Foundation school
Phase: Secondary
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 66.5%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 8.2%
Black African: 7.2%
Black Caribbean: 2.6%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.3%
White Other: 2.0%
Mixed Other: 1.8%
Asian Pakistani: 1.8%

66.5%

White British

8.2%

Mixed White & Black Caribbean

7.2%

Black African

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01214531778

pwhite@colmers.school

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Bristol Road South

Birmingham, West Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 103563
UKPRN: 10015135
Establishment No.: 5416

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