City United Academy (CUA)
City United Academy (CUA) is an independent school in Birmingham for pupils aged 11 to 18. It has 27 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for City United Academy (CUA) is Good, from an inspection in July 2025. In 2017 its average Attainment 8 score was 24.3, and 5% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Ofsted inspection: July 2025. GCSE results: 2017.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 10 Edward Street Birmingham Birmingham Birmingham B1 2RX |
| Phone | 01213280547 |
| Reference Number | 137819 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 27 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 81.48%
Girls: 18.52% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
City United Academy is a good school that provides education to pupils aged 11 to 18 who have had negative past experiences in school. Upon arrival, students are met with a warm environment that fosters positive relationships and a supportive culture. The staff are dedicated to helping pupils achieve their potential, and the school offers effective catch-up sessions to address gaps in their education. The school’s commitment to personal development, coupled with a broad curriculum tailored to meet individual needs, ensures that students feel safe, happy, and engaged in their learning.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 03 Jun 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 03 Jun 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 10 May 2022 | Standard inspection: |
| 10 Mar 2021 | Additional inspection |
| 05 Nov 2019 | Standard inspection: |
| 20 Jun 2019 | Additional inspection |
| 20 Mar 2018 | Standard inspection: |
| 28 Jan 2016 | Additional inspection |
| 11 Dec 2012 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong focus on building positive relationships between staff and pupils.
- Dedicated staff who provide focused support to help students achieve well.
- Well-implemented personal, social, and health education curriculum.
- Effective targeted catch-up sessions for addressing educational gaps.
- Wide range of extracurricular activities promoting social and physical development.
Areas for Improvement
- Lack of precision in curriculum details for some subjects.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 24.3 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 5% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 10% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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Unlock for £9.99In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at City United Academy (CUA) were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 100.0% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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What is City United Academy (CUA)'s Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for City United Academy (CUA) is Good, from an inspection in July 2025.
When was City United Academy (CUA) last inspected by Ofsted?
City United Academy (CUA) was last inspected in July 2025.
How many pupils does City United Academy (CUA) have?
City United Academy (CUA) has 27 pupils on roll.
What age range does City United Academy (CUA) cover?
City United Academy (CUA) for pupils aged 11 to 18.
What are City United Academy (CUA)'s GCSE results?
In 2017 its average Attainment 8 score was 24.3, and 5% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Where is City United Academy (CUA)?
City United Academy (CUA) is at 10 Edward Street, Birmingham, Birmingham, Birmingham, B1 2RX.