Queensbridge School, Birmingham
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Queensbridge provides a rounded education where pupils thrive academically and personally. The school excels at supporting all learners, including those with additional needs, and gives outstanding careers guidance to help young people make informed choices about their futures. Parents highly value the inclusive atmosphere and the many enrichment opportunities available to their children.
Key Strengths
- Most pupils achieve very strong outcomes at the end of key stage 4 with impressive academic results
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND who are expertly identified and achieve strong outcomes
- Outstanding careers guidance that prepares pupils very well for post-16 choices
- Strong inclusive culture celebrating diversity with high behavioural expectations
- Well-sequenced curriculum with good teacher subject knowledge and regular progress checks
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects receive less curriculum time than others, meaning pupils do not develop equal depth of knowledge across all subjects
- A minority of pupils do not fully embrace the school's values of respect, with some using disrespectful language that makes others feel undervalued
- Not all pupils can continue studying the subjects they choose beyond key stage 3
- Reading support for weak readers needs strengthening to help them progress faster
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with strong leadership commitment to putting pupils' interests first and creating an open, positive safeguarding culture.
Extracurricular Activities
Sporting clubs, performing arts options, photography club, chess club, Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme, before- and after-school care
Queensbridge School is a secondary comprehensive in Birmingham judged as Good overall. The school has strong academic outcomes and an inclusive culture, though recent leadership changes mean some improvements are still in development.
At a Glance
28.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
24.3
Avg class size
36
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
106%
Over capacity
911 pupils
860 capacity
51 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Birmingham
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Birmingham
Admissions Demand - Birmingham
Places available
15,089
Applications
14,943
Got 1st preference
73.6%
Got preferred school
96.8%
Secondary admissions across Birmingham (2025/26)
Inspection History(107)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
8.0753%
Overall absence
23.79936%
Persistent absence
937
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Queensbridge School
King David Primary School
Kings Heath Primary School
Moseley Church of England Primary School
St Dunstan's Catholic Primary School
SS John and Monica Catholic Primary School
St Martin de Porres Catholic Primary School
Moor Green Primary Academy
Red Boots School (National Institute of Conductive Education)
Park Hill Primary School
Colmore Junior School
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