The University of Birmingham School
Contact details for the school

School Name: The University of Birmingham School
Address: Weoley Park Road, Selly Oak
Town/City: BIRMINGHAM
Postcode: B29 6QU
Telephone Number: 0121 796 5000
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-19)
Type: Free schools
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2015
Trust: The University Of Birmingham School

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Colin Townsend
Capacity: 1150
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1188 (56% boys & 44% girls)
Enrollment: 103% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 42.5%

Location and administration

URN: 140863
DfE Number: 330/4014
UKPRN: 10053408
UPRN: 10091554041
Region: West Midlands (E12000005)
District: Birmingham (E08000025)
Constituency: Birmingham Northfield (E14001097)
Electoral Ward: Weoley & Selly Oak (E05011184)

Easting & Northing: 403579E, 282039N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 26' 13.02" N 1° 56' 55.13" W
Plus Code: 9C4WC3P2+QG

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Fircroft College of Adult Education (0.4km)
  2. St Mary's Church of England Primary School (0.5km)
  3. Cherry Oak School (0.7km)
  4. Selly Oak Trust School (0.7km)
  5. Our Lady and St Rose of Lima Catholic Primary School (0.8km)
  6. Maple House School (1.0km)
  7. Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School (1.0km)
  8. Water Mill Primary School (1.0km)
  9. Bournville Village Primary (1.1km)
  10. Northfield Manor Primary Academy (1.2km)
Governors

  • Professor Julie Allan - Trustee. Appointed on 16 March 2017 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 31 December 2027.
  • Professor Jeff Bale - Chair of Trustees. Appointed on 22 March 2019 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 31 December 2027.
  • Professor Jeffrey Bale - Member. Appointed on 22 March 2019 (Foundation/sponsor members).
  • Dr Christopher Banks - Member. Appointed on 22 February 2012 (Foundation/sponsor members).
  • Mrs Nicola Bradfield - Trustee. Appointed on 3 July 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 July 2028.
  • Miss Simone Ruth Campbell - Trustee. Appointed on 26 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 March 2029.
  • Dr Maryam Hamid Chaudhry - Trustee. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 3 December 2025.
  • Mr Kevin John Cobane - Trustee. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 3 December 2025.
  • Professor Colin James Diamond - Trustee. Appointed on 2 July 2025 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 1 July 2029.
  • Mrs Seema Drubhra - Trustee. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Professor Karen Rathie Guldberg - Trustee. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mr Robin Haslam - Chief Financial Officer. Appointed on 2 May 2019.
  • Mr Thomas Edward Hindson - Trustee. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Dame Lin Homer - Member. Appointed on 7 December 2022 (Foundation/sponsor members).
  • Mrs Joanna Ruth Kite - Trustee. Appointed on 7 December 2023 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 6 December 2027.
  • Miss Rebecca Louise Lambert - Trustee. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Professor Deborah Longworth - Member. Appointed on 17 January 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members).
  • Dr Aurore Nishimwe - Trustee. Appointed on 25 March 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 25 March 2030.
  • Ms Fionnuala O'Connor - Trustee. Appointed on 15 February 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 July 2026.
  • Professor Andrew Peterson - Trustee. Appointed on 11 December 2019 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 7 December 2027.
  • Professor Jeremy Pritchard - Trustee. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mr Neil James Scrivens - Trustee. Appointed on 26 March 2025 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 25 March 2029.
  • Mr Oliver Souza-Faria - Trustee. Appointed on 3 December 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 3 December 2029.
  • Professor Adam Tickell - Member. Appointed on 1 January 2022 (Foundation/sponsor members).
  • Mr Colin Townsend - Accounting Officer. Appointed on 1 September 2018.
  • Professor Nick Vaughan-Williams - Trustee. Appointed on 15 April 2024 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 1 July 2026.
  • Mr Stephen Washbourne - Trustee. Appointed on 10 December 2015 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 December 2025.
  • Professor Glyn Robert Watson - Trustee. Appointed on 1 July 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 June 2030.