Best Schools in Birmingham
1,041 schools in Birmingham
Key Facts
- Birmingham is home to 1,038 schools, with 89.7% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, and 93.2% of secondary schools rated Good or Outstanding.
- Primary schools in Birmingham have 61.0% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, in line with the national average, with 118,753 pupils across 395 schools.
- Secondary schools in Birmingham outperform the national average at KS4, with a Progress 8 score of 0.16, Attainment 8 score of 49.69, and 51.9% achieving grade 5+ in English & maths.
- In Birmingham, primary schools have a higher proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 45.3%, with a pupil-teacher ratio of 21.50, and spending per pupil of £8,415.
Top Nurseries in Birmingham
548 nurseries in Birmingham
Top Primary Schools in Birmingham
405 primary schools in Birmingham
BR
Blossom Rose School
London, N16 5LG
Independent · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils0
P/T Ratio–
Edgbaston High School for Girls
Birmingham, B15 3TS
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–19 · Girls
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils797
P/T Ratio–
Top Secondary Schools in Birmingham
89 secondary schools in Birmingham
Swanshurst School
Birmingham, B13 0TW
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–19 · Girls
Progress 8–
Attainment 8–
Eng+Maths–
Pupils1,928
King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys
Ofsted
Outstanding
Birmingham, B14 7QJ
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18 · Boys
Progress 8+1.09
Attainment 883.3
Eng+Maths100%
Pupils1,059
Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Birmingham
Ofsted
Outstanding
Birmingham, B10 9HH
Secondary · Ages 11–16 · Girls
Progress 8+1.18
Attainment 861.7
Eng+Maths92%
Pupils618
Bishop Vesey's Grammar School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Sutton Coldfield, B74 2NH
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18 · Boys
Progress 8+0.75
Attainment 875.8
Eng+Maths100%
Pupils1,455
Top Sixth Form Colleges in Birmingham
6 sixth form colleges in Birmingham
AU
Aston University Mathematics School
Birmingham, B7 4AG
Sixth Form · Ages 16–19
AAB+–
To Uni–
Pupils64
Absence–
Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College
Ofsted
Outstanding
Birmingham, B12 9FF
Sixth Form · Ages 16–99
AAB+14%
To Uni61%
Pupils–
Absence–
Birmingham Metropolitan College
Ofsted
Good
Birmingham, B4 7PS
Sixth Form · Ages 16–99
AAB+1%
To Uni24%
Pupils–
Absence–
Top Independent Schools in Birmingham
57 independent schools in Birmingham
BR
Blossom Rose School
London, N16 5LG
Independent · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils0
P/T Ratio–
Edgbaston High School for Girls
Birmingham, B15 3TS
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–19 · Girls
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils797
P/T Ratio–
Frequently Asked Questions
Birmingham has 1,041 schools, including 405 primary schools, 89 secondary schools, 548 nurseries, 57 independent schools, 22 special schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 90% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 61% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.10 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 47.1 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 23% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 19.9:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,782 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.