Open Free School Secondary Mixed

The University of Birmingham School

Weoley Park Road, Birmingham, B29 6QU
Part of: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM SCHOOL (Single-academy trust)
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The University of Birmingham School
Birmingham, B29 6QU
1,177 Pupils
1,150 Capacity
11–19 Age Range
38.20% FSM %
678 Boys
499 Girls
About The University of Birmingham School

The University of Birmingham School is a mixed-gender Free Schools located in Birmingham, Birmingham, in the West Midlands region of England for pupils aged 11–19. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,177 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,150. Current headteacher: Colin Townsend.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Free schools
Type Group Free Schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Birmingham
Region West Midlands
Administrative District Birmingham
Parliamentary Constituency Birmingham Northfield
Ward Weoley & Selly Oak
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM SCHOOL
Opened 01-09-2015
UKPRN 10053408
URN 140863
Data Last Updated 17-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Colin Townsend Accounting Officer 01/09/2018 — N/A
Professor Jeff Bale Chair of Trustees 22/03/2019 31/12/2027 Appointed by academy members
Mr Robin Haslam Chief Financial Officer 02/05/2019 — N/A
Professor Jeffrey Bale Member 22/03/2019 — Foundation/sponsor members
Dr Christopher Banks Member 22/02/2012 — Foundation/sponsor members
Dame Lin Homer Member 07/12/2022 — Foundation/sponsor members
Professor Deborah Longworth Member 17/01/2024 — Foundation/sponsor members
Professor Adam Tickell Member 01/01/2022 — Foundation/sponsor members
Professor Julie Allan Trustee 16/03/2017 31/12/2027 Appointed by academy members
Mrs Nicola Bradfield Trustee 03/07/2024 02/07/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Simone Campbell Trustee 26/03/2025 25/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Dr Maryam Chaudhry Trustee 01/09/2024 03/12/2025 Elected by parents
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Frequently Asked Questions
The University of Birmingham School is a Free schools (group: Free Schools) in Birmingham, Birmingham.
The University of Birmingham School has 1,177 pupils, with a capacity of 1,150.
The University of Birmingham School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
The admissions policy at The University of Birmingham School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at The University of Birmingham School is Mr Colin Townsend.
The University of Birmingham School is at Weoley Park Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, B29 6QU, in the Birmingham local authority, West Midlands.
Sixth form at The University of Birmingham School: Has a sixth form.
The University of Birmingham School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Colin Townsend
Weoley Park Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, B29 6QU
01217965000
www.uobschool.org.uk
Location
B29 6QU  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 140863
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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