Aston University Mathematics School, Birmingham
Aston University Mathematics School is a post-16 school for pupils aged 16 to 19 in Birmingham, part of Aston University STEM Education Academy Trust.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Aston University Mathematics School in detail
The trust
Aston University Mathematics School is one of 2 schools run by Aston University STEM Education Academy Trust, an academy trust.
All 2 schools in Aston University STEM Education Academy Trust
Who goes there
39.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 28.1% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (38%), Black (30%) and Mixed (11%).
In 2026, 12 pupils (18.8%) received SEN support and 1 (1.6%) had an education, health and care plan. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Curzon Street (West Midlands Metro), about 910 metres away (roughly a 11-minute walk).
13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Fletchers (adjacent), 110 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 1146 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and public order offences. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Birmingham (435), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
No inspection data available
At a Glance
39.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
19.0
Avg class size
3
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Aston University Mathematics School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 134
- Fatal
- 2
- Serious
- 16
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 134 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 2 fatal, 16 serious and 116 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt.
24 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Birmingham is 41 (the median across 517 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
32%
Available places
64 pupils
200 places
136 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Birmingham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Birmingham
Across Birmingham council
Places available
14,956
Applications
14,483
Got 1st preference
75.7%
Got preferred school
97.4%
All secondary applications across Birmingham council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
12
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
20.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
64
Total Pupils
45
Boys
19
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
6
Teachers
10.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£64,332
Mean salary
2026 data
Questions parents ask about Aston University Mathematics School
What is the catchment area for Aston University Mathematics School?
No fixed boundary. When Aston University Mathematics School is oversubscribed, Birmingham allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How big are the classes at Aston University Mathematics School?
Classes at Aston University Mathematics School average 19 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Aston University Mathematics School?
Aston University Mathematics School has around 64 pupils on roll. 39% are eligible for free school meals.
How do I apply to Aston University Mathematics School?
Apply through Birmingham's coordinated admissions process, naming Aston University Mathematics School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Aston University Mathematics School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 134 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 2 fatal, 16 serious and 116 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt. 24 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Birmingham is 41 (the median across 517 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Aston University Mathematics School?
Aston University Mathematics School is at 2 Lister Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B7 4AG.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)