Uffculme School, Birmingham
Uffculme School is a special school for pupils aged 4 to 19 in Birmingham. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in October 2024 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2019)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Uffculme School in detail
Uffculme School in its own words
In its own words: "As Headteacher of Uffculme School, it is truly a pleasure be part of such a dynamic and special community. We are very lucky to have such a committed and skilled group of staff who are so passionate about helping the children and young people make progress and to reach their very best."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Uffculme School are Fox Hollies School (0.3 miles, Good); Red Boots School (National Institute of Conductive Education) (0.6 miles, Outstanding); New Perspectives School (1.1 miles, Good); and The Dame Ellen Pinsent School (1.2 miles, Outstanding).
Fox Hollies SchoolRed Boots School (National Institute of Conductive Education)New Perspectives SchoolThe Dame Ellen Pinsent School
What parents say
49 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Uffculme School (as of September 2025): 88% would recommend the school, 92% say their child is happy there and 80% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child is happy at the school (92%); the weakest, that the school has high expectations for their child (63%).
Where pupils go next
Of the 30 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 93% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 3% to a further education college.
Who goes there
57% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 19.1% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
Almost every pupil at Uffculme School has an education, health and care plan (309 of 309 in 2026). The most common need among them is autism.
Uffculme School provides for pupils with autism.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Kings Heath Rail Station, about 580 metres away (roughly a 7-minute walk).
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Pitmaston (adjacent), 310 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Uffculme School issued 8 suspensions, 2.6 for every 100 pupils, and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: Ofsted Parent View; DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from June 2019, 7 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's October 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Uffculme School excels at creating a supportive environment where children with autism feel safe and valued. Staff have excellent expertise in understanding the needs of autistic pupils and adapt their teaching with helpful visual aids and communication support. The school goes beyond academics to teach vital life skills like shopping, handling money, hygiene and using technology safely, preparing pupils well for independent adult lives.
Key Strengths
- Strong understanding of autism and how to support pupils' specific needs, resulting in good behaviour across the school
- Ambitious, well-designed curriculum with effective assessment systems that help staff understand what each pupil knows and can do
- Excellent personal development curriculum covering life skills, independence, online safety, and preparation for adulthood
- Positive relationships and supportive school environment where pupils are happy and eager to learn
- Good attendance with pupils settling well into school routines
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent approach to teaching reading between primary and secondary phases - pupils experience a disjointed transition that slows learning for some
- Lack of systematic tracking and analysis of behaviour support incidents, meaning the school doesn't always know how well its behaviour strategies are working
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Professional football mentorship, music lessons, breaktimes activities, shopping and money-handling experiences in the community
Uffculme School is a specialist provider for pupils with autism spectrum condition that has maintained good standards since its previous inspection in 2019. Pupils enjoy attending, feel safe, and achieve well due to effective curriculum changes and strong relationships between staff, pupils, and families.
At a Glance
57.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
Autism
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
49 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Latest from Uffculme School
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5 Jun 2026
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9 Jan 2026
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28 Nov 2025
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Social & online
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Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Uffculme School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Uffculme School is in Birmingham; for families living there:
- How to apply: Travel passes for 5 to 16 year olds
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 19
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 19 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 17 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
5 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
116%
Over capacity
309 pupils
266 places
43 pupils over capacity
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.
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
309
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Uffculme School provides for pupils with autism.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
309
Total Pupils
235
Boys
74
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
42
Teachers
7.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,324
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
10.3%
Overall absence
30.3%
Persistent absence
251
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about Uffculme School
What are GCSE results like at Uffculme School?
In the 2026 results, pupils at Uffculme School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 0.6. 0% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.
What is Uffculme School's Ofsted rating?
Uffculme School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in October 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in June 2019, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Uffculme School?
No fixed boundary. When Uffculme School is oversubscribed, Birmingham allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Uffculme School?
Uffculme School has around 309 pupils on roll. 57% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Uffculme School have specialist SEN provision?
Uffculme School provides for pupils with autism.
What is attendance like at Uffculme School?
10.3% of sessions were missed at Uffculme School in 2024/25. 30.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Uffculme School?
Apply through Birmingham's coordinated admissions process, naming Uffculme 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 Uffculme School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 19 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 17 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 5 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 Uffculme School?
Uffculme School is at Yew Tree Road, Birmingham, B13 8QG.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)