Uffculme School is a not applicable school in Birmingham, serving pupils aged 4 to 19. The school is a community special school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Uffculme School currently has around 305 pupils on roll, which is about 115% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 77.7% boys and 22.3% girls. Around 53.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 8.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 22.3%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 33.8%. pakistani pupils make up about 24.9%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 100% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (100%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 10% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Yew Tree Road, Birmingham, B13 8QG |
| Website: | www.uffculme.bham.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01214649634 |
| School Type: | Community special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Birmingham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Charlotte Stubbs |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 103605 |
Ofsted inspection date: 12/06/2019
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 266 |
| Number of Pupils: | 305 |
| Number of Boys: | 237 |
| Number of Girls: | 68 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 22.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 33.80% | 103 |
| Pakistani | 24.90% | 76 |
| African | 9.20% | 28 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 5.90% | 18 |
| Bangladeshi | 5.90% | 18 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 3.60% | 11 |
| Indian | 3.30% | 10 |
| White and Asian | 3.30% | 10 |
| Other Mixed | 2.30% | 7 |
| Caribbean | 2.00% | 6 |
| White and Black African | 1.30% | 4 |
| Chinese | 1.30% | 4 |
| Other White | 1.30% | 4 |
| Irish | 0.70% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 0.70% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 0.30% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.30% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 4out of 4 | 1,892 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selly Oak Nursery School 26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP | 4out of 4 | 2,520 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selly Oak Nursery School 26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP | - not rated | 2,524 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allens Croft Nursery School Allens Croft Road , Kings Heath B14 6RP | - not rated | 2,725 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian De Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 4out of 4 | 2,848 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King David Primary School Alcester Road , Moseley B13 8EY | 2out of 4 | 740 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor Green Junior School Moor Green Lane , B13 8QP | - not rated | 764 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor Green Primary Academy Moor Green Lane , Moseley B13 8QP | 4out of 4 | 836 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor Green Infant School Moor Green Lane , B13 8QP | - not rated | 836 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor Green Primary Moor Green Lane , Moseley B13 8QP | - not rated | 836 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queensbridge School Queensbridge Road , Moseley B13 8QB | 3out of 4 | 500 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic College Institute Road , Kings Heath B14 7EG | 3out of 4 | 1,323 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls Vicarage Road , Kings Heath B14 7QJ | 4out of 4 | 1,333 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys Vicarage Road , Kings Heath B14 7QJ | 4out of 4 | 1,333 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls Vicarage Road , Kings Heath B14 7QJ | - not rated | 1,333 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 2,660 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uffculme School Yew Tree Road , B13 8QG | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Burns School Queensbridge Road , Moseley B13 8QB | - not rated | 500 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Regional Child and Adolescent Unit School Willows Centre , Queensbridge Road B13 8QB | - not rated | 500 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Fox Hollies School Highbury Community Campus , Queensbridge Road B13 8QB | 3out of 4 | 530 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reach School High Street , Kings Heath B14 7BB | 3out of 4 | 748 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.