Birmingham Independent College
School summary
Birmingham Independent College is one of the smallest schools a family could consider, with just 19 pupils on its roll in the heart of Birmingham. This is an independent, fee-paying college led by Head Ms Hermin McIntosh, and its size lends itself to a close, individual approach to teaching. With a community this small, every pupil is known well, which may appeal to families seeking an intimate alternative to larger mainstream schools.
Where every mark matters.
Places are limited and demand is high, so exam performance is what sets candidates apart. Passmate turns the months ahead into ten focused minutes a day on the exact topics this school tests.
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Teaching & academics
As an independent college inspected by the ISI, the focus here is firmly on small-group and individual attention rather than the scale of a big institution. The very low pupil numbers mean teaching can be closely tailored to each student's needs and pace.
Head · Ms Hermin McIntosh
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 0%
- EHC plans
- 100%
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A genuinely tiny independent college in Birmingham, best suited to families who value individual attention over the breadth of a large school.
That’s where Passmate comes in. Tutoring is the most effective thing in a child’s preparation - a well-tutored child can outperform the vast majority of their peers. Passmate works alongside your tutor, not instead of them: it learns how your child thinks, finds the gaps, and shows the tutor exactly where to spend each session - so the limited time you have lands on what actually decides a place.
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.