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Church of England schools in Birmingham

All 29 Church of England schools in Birmingham.

29 schools in Birmingham

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  1. The Deanery Church of England Primary School

    Sutton Coldfield, B76 2RD · Academy · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

    • Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
    • Church of England
    • Has a nursery

    Results well above the Birmingham church of england schools average, low absence.

    57 first choices, 58 offers made

    Ready for secondary school75%

    Birmingham church of england schools 64%England 62%

    Days missed a year
    About 7Birmingham church of england schools about 11
    Pupils
    444
    View school The Deanery Church of England Primary School
  2. Moseley Church of England Primary School

    Birmingham, B13 9EH · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good or better
    • Church of England

    Results well above the Birmingham church of england schools average, low absence.

    51 first choices, 30 offers made

    Ready for secondary school80%

    Birmingham church of england schools 64%England 62%

    Days missed a year
    About 7Birmingham church of england schools about 11
    Pupils
    210
    View school Moseley Church of England Primary School
  3. St Matthew's CofE Primary School

    Birmingham, B7 4JR · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good or better
    • Church of England

    Results well above the Birmingham church of england schools average, low absence.

    28 first choices, 30 offers made

    Ready for secondary school83%

    Birmingham church of england schools 64%England 62%

    Days missed a year
    About 10Birmingham church of england schools about 11
    Pupils
    196
    View school St Matthew's CofE Primary School
  4. St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth

    Birmingham, B21 0UX · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Church of England

    Results well above the Birmingham church of england schools average, low absence.

    20 first choices, 24 offers made

    Ready for secondary school77%

    Birmingham church of england schools 64%England 62%

    Days missed a year
    About 8Birmingham church of england schools about 11
    Pupils
    204
    View school St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth
  5. St Mary's Church of England Primary School

    Birmingham, B29 6NU · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Church of England

    Results well above the Birmingham church of england schools average, low absence.

    33 first choices, 34 offers made

    Ready for secondary school73%

    Birmingham church of england schools 64%England 62%

    Days missed a year
    About 8Birmingham church of england schools about 11
    Pupils
    413
    View school St Mary's Church of England Primary School
  6. St Peters CofE Primary School

    Birmingham, B17 0BE · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Church of England
    • Has a nursery

    Results above the Birmingham church of england schools average, low absence.

    57 first choices, 60 offers made

    Ready for secondary school72%

    Birmingham church of england schools 64%England 62%

    Days missed a year
    About 8Birmingham church of england schools about 11
    Pupils
    430
    View school St Peters CofE Primary School
  7. St Thomas Church of England Primary School

    Birmingham, B15 2AT · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good or better
    • Church of England
    • Has a nursery

    Results well below the Birmingham church of england schools average.

    47 first choices, 30 offers made

    Ready for secondary school54%

    Birmingham church of england schools 64%England 62%

    Days missed a year
    About 11Birmingham church of england schools about 11
    Pupils
    237
    View school St Thomas Church of England Primary School
  8. Ark St Alban's Academy

    Birmingham, B12 0YH · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Church of England
    • Has a sixth form

    Results well above the Birmingham church of england schools average, low absence.

    156 first choices, 119 offers made

    Typical GCSE gradeGrade 5

    Birmingham church of england schools Grade 4England Grade 5

    Days missed a year
    About 9Birmingham church of england schools about 11
    Pupils
    797
    View school Ark St Alban's Academy
  9. Quinton Church Primary School

    Birmingham, B32 1AJ · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Church of England

    Results close to the Birmingham church of england schools average, low absence.

    31 first choices, 30 offers made

    Ready for secondary school66%

    Birmingham church of england schools 64%England 62%

    Days missed a year
    About 8Birmingham church of england schools about 11
    Pupils
    208
    View school Quinton Church Primary School
  10. St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery

    Birmingham, B30 1LZ · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good or better
    • Church of England
    • Has a nursery

    Results above the Birmingham church of england schools average, low absence.

    25 first choices, 26 offers made

    Ready for secondary school71%

    Birmingham church of england schools 64%England 62%

    Days missed a year
    About 7Birmingham church of england schools about 11
    Pupils
    218
    View school St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery
  11. St Laurence Church Junior School

    Birmingham, B31 2DJ · Academy · Primary · Ages 7 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Church of England

    Results above the Birmingham church of england schools average, low absence.

    Ready for secondary school69%

    Birmingham church of england schools 64%England 62%

    Days missed a year
    About 8Birmingham church of england schools about 11
    Pupils
    359
    View school St Laurence Church Junior School
  12. Saint Barnabas Church of England Primary School

    Birmingham, B24 9BY · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Church of England
    • Has a nursery

    Results below the Birmingham church of england schools average, low absence.

    47 first choices, 48 offers made

    Ready for secondary school57%

    Birmingham church of england schools 64%England 62%

    Days missed a year
    About 8Birmingham church of england schools about 11
    Pupils
    441
    View school Saint Barnabas Church of England Primary School
  13. St Saviour's C of E Primary School

    Birmingham, B8 1JB · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Church of England

    Results well above the Birmingham church of england schools average.

    52 first choices, 52 offers made

    Ready for secondary school73%

    Birmingham church of england schools 64%England 62%

    Days missed a year
    About 11Birmingham church of england schools about 11
    Pupils
    403
    View school St Saviour's C of E Primary School
  14. Hawkesley Church Primary Academy

    Birmingham, B38 9TR · Academy · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

    • Ofsted:Expected standard or better
    • Church of England
    • Methodist
    • Has a nursery

    Results close to the Birmingham church of england schools average.

    18 first choices, 18 offers made

    Ready for secondary school67%

    Birmingham church of england schools 64%England 62%

    Days missed a year
    About 12Birmingham church of england schools about 11
    Pupils
    219
    View school Hawkesley Church Primary Academy
  15. St John's & St Peter's CofE Primary

    Birmingham, B16 8RN · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Church of England

    Results above the Birmingham church of england schools average.

    32 first choices, 30 offers made

    Ready for secondary school70%

    Birmingham church of england schools 64%England 62%

    Days missed a year
    About 10Birmingham church of england schools about 11
    Pupils
    209
    View school St John's & St Peter's CofE Primary
  16. Christ Church CofE Controlled Primary School and Nursery

    Birmingham, B11 1LF · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Expected standard or better
    • Church of England
    • Has a nursery

    Results close to the Birmingham church of england schools average.

    19 first choices, 22 offers made

    Ready for secondary school63%

    Birmingham church of england schools 64%England 62%

    Days missed a year
    About 12Birmingham church of england schools about 11
    Pupils
    188
    View school Christ Church CofE Controlled Primary School and Nursery
  17. St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth

    Birmingham, B21 8NH · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Church of England

    Results above the Birmingham church of england schools average, high absence.

    30 first choices, 31 offers made

    Ready for secondary school71%

    Birmingham church of england schools 64%England 62%

    Days missed a year
    About 15Birmingham church of england schools about 11
    Pupils
    409
    View school St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth
  18. St John's CofE Primary School

    Birmingham, B11 4EA · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good in every area
    • Church of England
    • Has a nursery

    Results well below the Birmingham church of england schools average.

    56 first choices, 60 offers made

    Ready for secondary school55%

    Birmingham church of england schools 64%England 62%

    Days missed a year
    About 13Birmingham church of england schools about 11
    Pupils
    451
    View school St John's CofE Primary School
  19. St George's Church of England Primary School

    Birmingham, B16 8HY · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Needs attention in 1 area
    • Church of England
    • Has a nursery

    Results close to the Birmingham church of england schools average.

    31 first choices, 30 offers made

    Ready for secondary school62%

    Birmingham church of england schools 64%England 62%

    Days missed a year
    About 10Birmingham church of england schools about 11
    Pupils
    259
    View school St George's Church of England Primary School
  20. Holy Trinity CE Primary Academy (Handsworth)

    Birmingham, B20 3LP · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Church of England

    Results well below the Birmingham church of england schools average, high absence.

    24 first choices, 25 offers made

    Ready for secondary school53%

    Birmingham church of england schools 64%England 62%

    Days missed a year
    About 16Birmingham church of england schools about 11
    Pupils
    190
    View school Holy Trinity CE Primary Academy (Handsworth)
  21. St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth

    Birmingham, B20 2RW · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Church of England
    • Has a nursery

    Results below the Birmingham church of england schools average, high absence.

    26 first choices, 28 offers made

    Ready for secondary school57%

    Birmingham church of england schools 64%England 62%

    Days missed a year
    About 15Birmingham church of england schools about 11
    Pupils
    358
    View school St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth
  22. St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown

    Birmingham, B19 3QY · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good in every area
    • Church of England

    Results well below the Birmingham church of england schools average, low absence.

    24 first choices, 26 offers made

    Ready for secondary school40%

    Birmingham church of england schools 64%England 62%

    Days missed a year
    About 10Birmingham church of england schools about 11
    Pupils
    250
    View school St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown
  23. St Michael's Church of England Primary School

    Birmingham, B32 3JS · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Church of England
    • Has a nursery

    Results well below the Birmingham church of england schools average, high absence.

    34 first choices, 34 offers made

    Ready for secondary school46%

    Birmingham church of england schools 64%England 62%

    Days missed a year
    About 14Birmingham church of england schools about 11
    Pupils
    390
    View school St Michael's Church of England Primary School
  24. St Clement's Church of England Academy

    Birmingham, B7 5NS · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Church of England
    • Has a nursery

    Results well below the Birmingham church of england schools average.

    15 first choices, 16 offers made

    Ready for secondary school38%

    Birmingham church of england schools 64%England 62%

    Days missed a year
    About 13Birmingham church of england schools about 11
    Pupils
    185
    View school St Clement's Church of England Academy
The big picture

How Birmingham's Church of England schools spread out

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Met the expected standard at 11

Share of Year 6 pupils reaching the expected level in reading, writing and maths.

Birmingham 64%England 62%St Clement's Church of England Academy: 38%St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown: 40%St Michael's Church of England Primary School: 46%Holy Trinity CE Primary Academy (Handsworth): 53%St Thomas Church of England Primary School: 54%St John's CofE Primary School: 55%St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth: 57%Saint Barnabas Church of England Primary School: 57%St George's Church of England Primary School: 62%Christ Church CofE Controlled Primary School and Nursery: 63%Quinton Church Primary School: 66%Hawkesley Church Primary Academy: 67%St Laurence Church Junior School: 69%St John's & St Peter's CofE Primary: 70%St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth: 71%St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery: 71%St Peters CofE Primary School: 72%St Saviour's C of E Primary School: 73%St Mary's Church of England Primary School: 73%The Deanery Church of England Primary School: 75%St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth: 77%Moseley Church of England Primary School: 80%St Matthew's CofE Primary School: 83%0%25%50%75%100%
Church of England schools in Birmingham

Days missed

Share of school sessions pupils missed, for any reason. Lower is better.

Birmingham average 5.7%Moseley Church of England Primary School: 3.6%The Deanery Church of England Primary School: 3.7%St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery: 3.8%St Peters CofE Primary School: 4.2%St Laurence Church Junior School: 4.2%St Mary's Church of England Primary School: 4.4%St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth: 4.4%Quinton Church Primary School: 4.4%Saint Barnabas Church of England Primary School: 4.4%Ark St Alban's Academy: 4.8%St Laurence Church Infant School: 4.9%St Matthew's CofE Primary School: 5%St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown: 5%St George's Church of England Primary School: 5.1%St John's & St Peter's CofE Primary: 5.5%St Thomas Church of England Primary School: 5.6%St Saviour's C of E Primary School: 5.9%Christ Church CofE Controlled Primary School and Nursery: 6.2%Hawkesley Church Primary Academy: 6.2%St John's CofE Primary School: 6.6%St Clement's Church of England Academy: 6.7%St Michael's Church of England Primary School: 7.2%Holly Hill Methodist CofE Infant School: 7.3%St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth: 7.7%St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth: 7.9%Holy Trinity CE Primary Academy (Handsworth): 8.6%Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy: 10.9%0%4%8%12%16%
Church of England schools in Birmingham

Ofsted grades in Birmingham

The last full grade for each school Ofsted has graded. 12 newer or converted schools don't have a grade yet.

  • Outstanding: 1 of 17
  • Good: 15 of 17
  • Requires improvement: 1 of 17
  • Inadequate: 0 of 17
Before you apply

Four things worth knowing in Birmingham

  1. Half or more are faith schools.

    125 of the 29 Church of England schools in Birmingham have a religious character. When they're full, they can put families of their faith first, so check each school's rules.

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  2. Check how old the Ofsted grade is.

    Some grades are many years old. Each school's page shows the date of its last inspection and what's changed since.

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About these schools

Church of England schools in Birmingham, explained

There are 29 Church of England schools in Birmingham, teaching 10,098 children. 8 are run by the council and 19 are academies or free schools. Among them are 2 independent schools.

94% of the schools Ofsted has graded are Good or Outstanding, against 94.8% across England. 1 of them is Outstanding, though some grades are several years old, so check the date on each school's page.

64.3% of pupils in Birmingham church of england schools met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at 11, against 62% across England. The gap between schools is wide, from 38% to 83%, which is why it's worth looking school by school.

46.5% of pupils get free school meals. Schools here spend £7,432 a year on each pupil, against £8,120 across England. 16.2% of pupils are persistently absent, missing one day in ten or more, against 18.1% across England.

Looking further afield? See Church of England schools near me, or everything in Birmingham.

Questions

Questions parents ask

How many Church of England schools are in Birmingham?
There are 29 Church of England schools in Birmingham, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best Church of England schools in Birmingham?
The highest-ranked Church of England schools in Birmingham on Eduscope are The Deanery Church of England Primary School, Moseley Church of England Primary School and St Matthew's CofE Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance.
How many Ofsted Outstanding Church of England schools are in Birmingham?
Birmingham has 1 Church of England schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 15 are rated Good, meaning 94% of inspected schools hold a Good or Outstanding rating.
How are Church of England schools in Birmingham ranked on Eduscope?
Each state school gets a rank score out of 100. We place each measure as a percentile among state schools of the same phase across England, then weight them. Primary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 30%, pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 30%, pupils reaching the higher standard 10%, persistent absence (lower is better) 20%, average reading and maths scores 10%. Secondary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 25%, Attainment 8 25%, grade 5 or above in English and maths 15%, persistent absence (lower is better) 15%, pupils staying in education or work after GCSEs 10%, A level average points (sixth forms only) 10%. Results are averaged over up to three years, and an Ofsted grade older than five years counts for less. A school needs data for at least 60% of the weights. Special schools, pupil referral units, nurseries, independent schools and 16 to 19 schools aren't ranked, and are listed by Ofsted grade and name. Our methodology page explains more.
What is the average class size in Birmingham Church of England schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across Church of England schools in Birmingham is 19:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.

Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce data, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are straight-line estimates.

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