What are the best private schools in Birmingham?

Based on Ofsted ratings and exam results, the top-ranked private schools in Birmingham include Blossom Rose School, Edgbaston High School for Girls, and Elmhurst Ballet School. Rankings are updated regularly using the latest data from the Department for Education.

How many Ofsted Outstanding private schools are in Birmingham?

Birmingham has 80 private schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 310 are rated Good, meaning 90% of inspected schools hold a Good or Outstanding rating.

How are private schools in Birmingham ranked on Eduscope?

Schools are ranked using a composite score that combines Ofsted or ISI inspection ratings, Key Stage exam results, pupil progress measures, and other performance indicators published by the Department for Education. The score is recalculated regularly as new data becomes available.

What is the average class size in Birmingham private schools?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across private schools in Birmingham is 20:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.

How much do private schools in Birmingham cost?

Fees for private schools in Birmingham vary by school and age group. Day school fees typically range from £10,000 to £20,000 per year, while boarding fees can exceed £30,000. Individual school pages on Eduscope include fee information where available.

Best Private Schools in Birmingham

57 private schools found

Key Facts

There are 55 private schools in Birmingham, accounting for 5.3% of all schools in the area, with a total of 8,261 pupils on roll.
Of the 43 inspected private schools in Birmingham, 31 are rated Good or Outstanding, with 9 achieving an Outstanding rating and 22 rated Good.
Private schools in Birmingham have an average Attainment 8 score of 36.71, significantly lower than the national average of 46.10, and only 23.7% of pupils achieve grade 5+ in English and maths.
Compared to national averages, private schools in Birmingham have 0.0% of pupils eligible for free school meals and 7.7% with special educational needs, with 2 schools rated Inadequate out of 43 inspected.

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Blossom Rose School

London, N16 5LG

Independent · Primary · Ages 5–11

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils0

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Edgbaston High School for Girls

Birmingham, B15 3TS

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–19 · Girls

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils797

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Elmhurst Ballet School

Birmingham, B5 7UH

Independent · Primary · Ages 11–19

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Absence–

Pupils185

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Everything Education School

Birmingham, B25 8BZ

Independent · Primary · Ages 11–16

Hallfield School

B15 3SJ

Independent · Primary · Ages 0–13

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils452

P/T Ratio–

Highclare School

West Midlands, B23 6QL

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–19

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils469

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King Edward's School

Birmingham, B15 2UA

Independent · Primary · Ages 11–19 · Boys

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Pupils815

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King Edward VI High School for Girls

Birmingham, B15 2UB

Independent · Primary · Ages 11–19 · Girls

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Pupils664

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Norfolk House School

Birmingham, B15 3PS

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–11

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Pupils118

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Penny Tree School

Birmingham, B30 3ES

Independent · Primary · Ages 4–19

Priory School

B15 2UR

Independent · Primary · Ages 0–18

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Absence–

Pupils330

P/T Ratio–

St George's School Edgbaston

West Midlands, B15 1RX

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–19

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Absence–

Pupils360

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The Blue Coat School Birmingham

Birmingham, B17 0HR

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–11

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Absence–

Pupils709

P/T Ratio–

West House School

Birmingham, B15 2NX

Independent · Primary · Ages 1–11 · Boys

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils297

P/T Ratio–

Al-Burhan Grammar School

Birmingham, B11 3DW

Independent · Primary · Ages 11–16 · Girls

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils114

P/T Ratio–

Hamd House School

Birmingham, B9 4US

Independent · Primary · Ages 5–16

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils433

P/T Ratio–

Heritage Academy

B12 0DX

Independent · Primary · Ages 11–16 · Boys

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils58

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Myles Academy

Birmingham, B21 0PD

Independent · Primary · Ages 13–19

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Absence–

Pupils21

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Oscott Academy

Birmingham, B23 5AP

Independent · Primary · Ages 14–16

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Absence–

Pupils20

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Red Boots School (National Institute of Conductive Education)

Birmingham, B13 8RD

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–11

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Absence–

Pupils19

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Riverside Education

Birmingham, B33 9BF

Independent · Primary · Ages 14–19

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils100

P/T Ratio–

New Ways School

B38 9EL

Independent · Primary · Ages 11–19

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Absence–

Pupils44

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Aspire Ap School

Birmingham, B28 9EJ

Independent · Primary · Ages 11–16

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Absence–

Pupils11

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City United Academy (CUA)

Birmingham, B1 2RX

Independent · Primary · Ages 11–18

KS2 Expected–

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Pupils27

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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 57 private schools in Birmingham, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.

Area Benchmarks

Metric	Birmingham	England
School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted)	72%	90%
Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard	61%	61%
Secondary ResultsProgress 8	+0.10	+0.00
Attainment 8	36.7	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.

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Best Private Schools in Birmingham

Key Facts

Blossom Rose School

Edgbaston High School for Girls

Elmhurst Ballet School

Everything Education School

Hallfield School

Highclare School

King Edward's School

King Edward VI High School for Girls

Norfolk House School

Penny Tree School

Priory School

St George's School Edgbaston

The Blue Coat School Birmingham

West House School

Al-Burhan Grammar School

Hamd House School

Heritage Academy

Myles Academy

Oscott Academy

Red Boots School (National Institute of Conductive Education)

Riverside Education

New Ways School

Aspire Ap School

City United Academy (CUA)

Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the best private schools in Birmingham?

How many Ofsted Outstanding private schools are in Birmingham?

How are private schools in Birmingham ranked on Eduscope?

What is the average class size in Birmingham private schools?

How much do private schools in Birmingham cost?

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