Bournville School
About Bournville School
Bournville School is a mixed state secondary in Birmingham that currently serves 691 pupils against a total capacity of 1,163, meaning it is operating at just under 60 per cent of its possible roll. The proportion of students eligible for free school meals stands at 63.2 per cent, which is significantly above the national average and reflects the school's role in a community with considerable socioeconomic need. Despite the spare capacity, demand for places is intense: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 843 applications for just 72 places, an oversubscription ratio of nearly 12 to one, though only 30 of those applications were first-preference offers. This suggests that while many families are naming Bournville, a large number are doing so as a lower-ranked choice, and the school is heavily oversubscribed overall. The headteacher is Marie Rooney, and the school has no religious character.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Mar 2024Source: Ofsted, 29 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
16Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:30 – 15:00
Source: bournvilleschool.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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