Colmers School and Sixth Form College

URN: 103563 • Birmingham B45 9NY

Overview

Name
Colmers School and Sixth Form College
URN
103563
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Requires improvement
Ranking score
42.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Peter White (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01214531778
Website
Visit
Address
Bristol Road South, Birmingham B45 9NY

Summary

Colmers School and Sixth Form College, located in Birmingham, is a mixed foundation secondary school with a current enrolment of 1,184 students, out of a capacity of 1,400. The school is committed to providing a balanced education that combines high expectations with strong support, fostering an environment where students can develop essential character traits for success both academically and personally.

The curriculum at Colmers is designed to inspire creativity and critical thinking, preparing students for GCSEs and further education, including university and apprenticeships. The school places a strong emphasis on inclusivity and personal development, offering various extracurricular activities that contribute to students' overall well-being.

Colmers values strong relationships with parents and the wider community, believing that collaboration is key to student success. The school promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring that every student feels valued and supported. The ethos of "Achieving Excellence, Belonging Together, and Challenging Mindsets" underpins the school's approach to education, aiming to empower each student to reach their full potential.

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Key details

LA
Birmingham
Age range
11 - 19
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
1400
Pupils
1184
Boys
617
Girls
567
FSM %
51.50
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-04-19
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Midlands

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1184 617 567 1400 51.50
2024-09-11 1241 680 561 1400 47.40
2023-09-11 1215 614 601 1400 41.60
2022-09-11 1215 614 601 1063 41.60
2021-09-11 1184 572 612 1063 36.90
2020-09-11 1129 558 571 1063 29.60

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