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City United Academy (CUA) is a private secondary-stage school in Birmingham, Birmingham, with a published age range of 11-18.
Private school Co-ed Ages 11-18 Sixth form No boarders
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-18
- Ofsted ?
- All standards Met
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
City United Academy (CUA)
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At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-18
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
- Route check
- Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
- Ofsted ?
- All standards Met
Overview
Overview
Rebuilding trust around learning is central to City United Academy's work. The independent day setting supports a mixed 11 to 18 cohort in Birmingham, including pupils with negative experiences of education; all pupils have SEND and most have education, health and care plans. The current recorded roll is 28 pupils.
Warmth, care and acceptance shape the daily atmosphere, with staff who know pupils closely. Lessons are calm, relationships are positive, and pupils are supported to feel happy, safe and listened to. A broad curriculum is adapted to individual needs, with routes to GCSEs and targeted catch-up for gaps created by missed education.
Reading is a curriculum pillar, alongside PSHE and support for autism and social, emotional and health needs. Careers work includes work experience, college visits and apprenticeships. Swimming, football and gym activities take place off site, while local football and the air cadets provide club opportunities.
Places are arranged through local authorities, and most pupils have education, health and care plans. A June 2025 inspection judged City United Academy Good and confirmed that the independent-school standards were met. The setting is at 10 Edward Street, where specialist placement, teaching and re-engagement are closely connected.
Key points
Key points
- Assessment route
- Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
- Places and demand
- Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
- Catchment
- Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
- Results
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths and 2.7 Attainment 8
- Sixth form
- Sixth form available.
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2021/22 KS4 measures compared with Birmingham and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 2.70
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 0%
- EBacc APS
- 0.14
- EBacc entry
- 0%
School details
School details
- Sector
- Private school
- School type
- Other independent school
- Funding
- Independent fee-paying
- Application
- Apply direct to school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Age range
- 11-18
- Headteacher
- Mrs SANDRA JONES
- Pupil roll
- 27 pupils
- Sixth form
- Yes
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- 10 Edward Street, Birmingham
- Postcode
- B1 2RX
- Area
- Birmingham
School leadership
- Headteacher
- Mrs SANDRA JONES
School contact
- School phone
- 01213280547
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions phone
- 01213280547
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Day fees
- Check school fees page
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Check school site
- Entrance details
- Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Admissions note
- GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
Oversubscription and eligibility
Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.
Exam and test format
Exam and test format
Entrance route and assessment
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Assessment route
- Apply direct to school
Application
Application
How to apply
- 1
Apply direct to the school
Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
Check school admissions
Results
Results
Attainment snapshot
- Attainment 8 ?
- 2.7 Attainment 8
- GCSE results
- 0% grade 4+ in English and maths
- Grade 5+ English and maths ?
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths
- EBacc average point score ?
- 0.14 EBacc APS
Inspection
Inspection
All standards Met
Latest inspection: 3 June 2025
- Quality of education
- 2
- Behaviour and attitudes
- 2
- Personal development
- 2
- Leadership and management
- 2
Quick summary
- Ofsted inspection outcome: Ofsted's latest independent school standard inspection began on 2025-06-03. The reported outcome is: All standards Met.
- Ofsted safeguarding: The Ofsted dataset records safeguarding as: Yes.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does City United Academy (CUA) handle admissions?
City United Academy (CUA) handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to City United Academy (CUA)?
1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
When are the key dates for City United Academy (CUA)?
Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.
What does the latest inspection picture look like for City United Academy (CUA)?
City United Academy (CUA) is currently rated All standards Met following the latest published inspection dated 3 June 2025.