About our School

In September 2015 the University of Birmingham School will open to form an exciting new addition to education in Birmingham.

Our vision is to transform lives by creating a learning community that will utilise the wonderful facilities of a new building and exploit its close association with the University to provide an unrivalled educational experience for all of its pupils. We believe our School will be a School for everyone, bringing together pupils, students and teachers from different social and cultural backgrounds to create an environment that reflects the diversity of Birmingham and provides opportunities for everyone to excel.

The main characteristics of our School are:

• A traditional academic curriculum, leading towards GCSEs and A-Levels.
• A focus on character education to support the development of happy, fulfilled young adults.
• A brand new, purpose-built school building.
• Strong links with the University of Birmingham (University of the Year 2013-14).
• Regular use of the University’s world-class facilities.
• Extended school day, allowing access to a wide range of enrichment activities.
• Outstanding, experienced teachers, supported by talented trainees, in the UK’s first secondary University Training School.
• Strong pastoral care and support for pupils of all abilities.
• A house system which develops community and provides opportunities for friendly competition, teamwork and leadership.
• Initial entry into Years 7 and 12, with 1,150 students by 2020.
• Diverse, comprehensive 11-16 School, with pupils drawn from four ‘nodes’ across the city to address the needs of a rapidly growing population and a shortage of secondary school places.
• An academically-selective Sixth Form, to prepare students for University entry.

The University of Birmingham School is sponsored by the University of Birmingham and managed by an Academy Trust. The Trust and School will benefit from the expertise and professional services of the University.