South and City College Birmingham - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
South and City College Birmingham
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South and City College Birmingham
- 16 Plus (Sixth Form)
- Birmingham B5 5SU
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Education programmes for young people | Requires Improvement |
| Adult learning programmes | Good |
| Apprenticeships | Good |
| Provision for learners with high needs | Requires Improvement |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
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Career Advice and Guidance: Effective careers support includes HE fairs, industry workshops, and clear career routes.
Policies and Procedures: Most learners feel safe, citing security staff, lanyards, and helpline numbers.
Training of Safeguarding Leads: Designated safeguarding leads ensure students' safety effectively.
Handling Bullying/Disciplinary Issues: Issues like homophobic name-calling arise, yet most feel staff handle problems quickly.
Types of Extracurricular Activities: Access gymnasiums, sports halls, chess clubs, and debate clubs.
Community Service/Volunteer Opportunities: Involved in local community projects and events like 'weapons sweep'.
Work Experience/Internships: Work experience prioritised for Level 3; limited access for Level 2 and high-need learners.
Mix of A,Levels and Vocational Courses: A-levels, T-levels, and vocational courses offered across campuses.
Academic Performance: Too few students achieve desired grades, especially in English and Maths.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Teachers address misconceptions promptly but still face attendance challenges.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Positive attitudes among attending students, yet overall attendance needs improvement.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers use a variety of strategies and draw from real-world experiences.
Impact of Teaching on Progress: Insufficient use of starting points in planning impacts learning efficiency.
Strengths/Challenges: Struggle in addressing gaps in learning; improved teaching in some areas.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Professional development helps teachers stay updated; more consistency needed.
STEM Facilities: Access to up-to-date technology, such as drones in construction.
Study Areas/Libraries: Dedicated study areas are available.
School Culture and Ethos: Positive, inclusive, and respectful culture; some issues with poor language in specific courses.
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About Us
South and City College Birmingham is a 16 Plus (Sixth Form), Co-Ed college located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
from age 14-99 yr.
At this school, 8% of students achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
94.40% of students completing their main study programme.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | 16 Plus (Sixth Form) | 16 Plus (Sixth Form) | 16 Plus (Sixth Form) |
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 14-99 | 16-99 | 16-99 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | - | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 8% | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 2.40% | 0.40% | 11.90% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -2.52 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 13.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 8% | 32.27% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 20% | 44.69% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 31.13% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 11.85% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 17.18% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 1.12 | 2.94 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 71% | 91.76% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 100 | 140 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 57% | 88.41% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 54% | 35.82% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 30.85% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 11.65% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.32% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 1.26% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 9% | 2.12% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -3 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 9.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 9% | 35.15% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 17% | 46.51% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 29.66% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 14.23% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 18.76% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.85 | 3.02 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 69% | 92.12% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 121 | 140 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 65% | 90.01% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 62% | 35.88% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 32.43% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 11.73% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.12% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 0.83% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.22% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -2.84 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 4.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 2% | 29.84% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 5% 2 | 43.52% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 30.49% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 13.17% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 19.23% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.28 | 2.95 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 92.99% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 130 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 89.72% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 34.11% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 34.95% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 9.14% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.49% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.78% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.59% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 5.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 28.45% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 7% | 41.81% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 28.92% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 12.28% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 17.63% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.32 | 2.88 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 90.88% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 131 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 80.5% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 27.29% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 34.1% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 11.61% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.1% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.33% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.89% | 2.05% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 23.61 | 28.91 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 25.71 | 28.08 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 2.40% | 12.4% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 1183 | 183 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 31% | 67.68% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 3.64% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 23% | 13.79% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 30% | 10.34% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 26.67 | 30.92 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 25.04 | 30.39 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 2.4% | 17.43% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 2637 | 233 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 44% | 70.09% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 2.74% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 17% | 9.62% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 30% | 12.15% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 24.92 3 | 26.82 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 25.22 6 | 25.77 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 3.8% | 10.81% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 1520 | 213 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 33% | 67.85% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 4.02% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 18% | 13.04% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 27% | 8.87% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 21.27 | 25.97 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 19.84 | 25.47 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 10.02% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 73 | 18.54% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 3.39% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 21% | 9.48% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 19% | 4.98% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | - | 22.71 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 23.22 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 9.57% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 5 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 104 | 24.64% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 3.17% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 20% | 11.33% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 21% | 4.5% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
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| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
