- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
80 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1186%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.8%
- Pupils
- 459
- Pupils per teacher
- 25.9
Schools in B12
A postcode district in Birmingham
- Postcode district
- 28 schools and nurseries
In short: B12 is a postcode district in Birmingham with 12 primary schools, 8 secondary schools and 11 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2812 primary · 8 secondary · 11 nurseries
Top-rated
All B12 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in B12
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in B12
12 in B12, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
22 first choices, 28 offers made
Met the standard at 1176%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.0%
- Pupils
- 192
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.8
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
60 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1178%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.9%
- Pupils
- 450
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.8
Top Secondary Schools in B12
8 in B12, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
156 first choices, 119 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1650.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 4.8%
- Pupils
- 797
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.9
Nurseries in B12
11 in B12, highest Ofsted grade first
Jakeman Nursery School
Birmingham, B12 9NX · State · Nursery · Ages 2 to 5
- Ofsted:Outstanding
No published results yet.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 99
- Pupils per teacher
- 30.0
Yasins Day Nursery
Birmingham, B12 9HD · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Al-Madina Nursery - Balsall Heath
Birmingham, B12 8AQ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in B12
3 in B12, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
156 first choices, 119 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1650.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 4.8%
- Pupils
- 797
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.9
Calthorpe Academy
Birmingham, B12 0TP · Academy · All-through · Ages 2 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 14.0%
- Pupils
- 461
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.4
St Paul's School
Birmingham, B12 8NJ · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 19
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 38
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Special Schools in B12
4 in B12. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Calthorpe Academy
Birmingham, B12 0TP · Academy · All-through · Ages 2 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 14.0%
- Pupils
- 461
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.4
New Perspectives School
Birmingham, B12 9LB · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 18
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 32
- Pupils per teacher
- –
St Paul's School
Birmingham, B12 8NJ · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 19
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 38
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in B12
6 in B12. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Heritage Academy
B12 0dx · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16 · Boys
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Independent school. Results well above the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1668.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 58
- Pupils per teacher
- –
New Perspectives School
Birmingham, B12 9LB · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 18
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 32
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Redstone Academy for Boys
Birmingham, B12 9AN · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16 · Boys
- Ofsted:Good
Independent school. Results well below the England average.
Attainment 8 at 163.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 114
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in B12, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding4
- Good16
- Requires improvement2
- Not graded yet6
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every B12 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
B12 has 28 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in B12
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about B12
Nearby areas
How many schools are in B12?
B12 has 28 schools, including 12 primary schools, 8 secondary schools, 11 nurseries, 6 independent schools, 4 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in B12?
The highest-ranked schools in B12 on Eduscope are Lift Percy Shurmer, Ark St Alban's Academy, St Anne's Catholic Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in B12?
There are 6 independent schools in B12. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in B12 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in B12?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 28 schools in B12 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.