Uffculme School, Birmingham
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Uffculme School excels at helping every child make outstanding progress, even from very low starting points. Teaching is consistently excellent, with staff using innovative methods and strong subject knowledge to help pupils acquire excellent learning. The school has transformed children's personal development, helping those who struggle with social interaction become confident, polite and well-behaved individuals.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding teaching with strong commitment to professional development and innovative approaches to supporting pupils
- Language and communication skills are central to the school, allowing pupils to make excellent progress
- All pupils make outstanding progress from very low starting points, regardless of background
- Behaviour and safety are exemplary with pupils developing confidence, self-esteem and positive attitudes
- Excellent relationships between staff and pupils with high aspirations for all
Areas for Improvement
- Widen the range of subjects and qualifications available in Key Stages 3 and 4 to match pupils' rising ability levels
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - pupils have an excellent understanding of how to stay safe and healthy both in and out of school.
Extracurricular Activities
Physical education
Uffculme School is an outstanding special school where all pupils have autism spectrum disorder statements. The headteacher and leadership team have created an environment where staff deeply understand every pupil's individual needs and meet them very effectively.
At a Glance
59.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
49 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 0%. Maths has remained stable at around 0%. Writing has remained stable at around 0%.
Class Sizes
0.0
Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
116%
Over capacity
309 pupils
266 capacity
43 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(7)
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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
Teacher qualification rates, pupil-to-teacher ratio, staff turnover, and salary data. Shows how well-resourced and stable the school's workforce is.
Pupil Absence2024/25
10.27903%
Overall absence
30.27888%
Persistent absence
251
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
Uffculme School
King David Primary School
Moor Green Primary Academy
Kings Heath Primary School
Red Boots School (National Institute of Conductive Education)
SS John and Monica Catholic Primary School
Moseley Church of England Primary School
St Edward's Catholic Primary School
Park Hill Primary School
St Dunstan's Catholic Primary School
St Martin de Porres Catholic Primary School
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