Colmers School and Sixth Form College
Foundation secondary school in Birmingham (Birmingham).
Location
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Welcome to Colmers School & Sixth Form College, a vibrant community where education meets opportunity in a nurturing and supportive environment. My journey in education began in 2007, and over the years, I have held several senior leadership positions.
Before joining Colmers, I was the Headteacher at another large secondary school in Birmingham for five years, where I refined my vision for educational excellence and student empowerment. Colmers is a special place. Our mission is not only to deliver outstanding education but to mold our students into capable, confident individuals ready to tackle the challenges of the future.
We achieve this through a relentless focus on high academic standards, inclusive practices, and a curriculum designed to foster creativity, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning. Since my early days in education, I have been driven by a commitment to educational equity and excellence.
Growing up in a family that valued education profoundly, I have always believed in the transformative power of learning. This belief has shaped my approach to leadership, emphasising collaboration, innovation, and community engagement.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Key facts
- URN
- 103563
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Constituency
- Birmingham Northfield
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (10 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Samantha Ingram | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Mark Eaves-Seeley Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Rebecca Noble | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Kirsty Furniss | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Dan Harding | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Peter White | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Miss Shelly Keil | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Dace Parkes | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Abby Podmore | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Craig Naughton | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Elizabeth Freeth | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2020 · until 2028 |
| Ms Samantha Ingram Former | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record