Birmingham City University, Birmingham
Birmingham City University is a school for pupils in Birmingham.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Birmingham City University in detail
Birmingham City University in its own words
In its own words: "With around 31,000 students from 100 countries (HESA Student Record 2021/22 © Higher Education Statistics Agency Limited) Birmingham City University is a large and diverse place to study. We put students at the heart of everything we do, giving them the best opportunities for future success. A Beyonder is a builder. A problem solver. A change maker."
From the headteacher's welcome: "This is an animated card tabs panels with dynamic card text and flex box container. Once you’ve accepted your offer, you can start your online enrolment as soon as you receive an invitation from us. During enrolment, we’ll ask you how you’re paying your tuition fees. It’s important to sort your fees payments as soon as possible."
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Millennium Point (West Midlands Metro), about 150 metres away (roughly a 2-minute walk).
38 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Matthew Boulton College, 40 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 1507 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: NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Birmingham City University
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 81
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 14
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 81 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 14 serious and 67 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise.
14 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
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.
Inspection History(4)
Questions parents ask about Birmingham City University
What is the catchment area for Birmingham City University?
No fixed boundary. When Birmingham City University is oversubscribed, Birmingham allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How do I apply to Birmingham City University?
Apply through Birmingham's coordinated admissions process, naming Birmingham City University 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 Birmingham City University?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 81 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 14 serious and 67 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise. 14 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 Birmingham City University?
Birmingham City University is at University House, 15 Bartholomew Row, Birmingham, B5 5JU.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)