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Schools in B16

A postcode district in Birmingham

  • Postcode district
  • 19 schools and nurseries

In short: B16 is a postcode district in Birmingham with 5 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 12 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.

  • Schools and nurseries195 primary · 2 secondary · 12 nurseries
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in B16

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.

All B16 primary schools

Top Primary Schools in B16

5 in B16, best first

City Road Primary School

Birmingham, B16 0HL · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results above the England average.

34 first choices, 37 offers made

Met the standard at 1169%

England 62%

Days missed
7.5%
Pupils
456
Pupils per teacher
20.1
View school City Road Primary School

Barford Primary School

Birmingham, B16 0EF · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results below the England average.

14 first choices, 17 offers made

Met the standard at 1159%

England 62%

Days missed
6.8%
Pupils
409
Pupils per teacher
24.5
View school Barford Primary School

Top Secondary Schools in B16

2 in B16, best first

St Paul's School for Girls

Birmingham, B16 9SL · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Girls

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results well above the England average.

270 first choices, 169 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1665.9

England 46.2

Days missed
4.8%
Pupils
1,033
Pupils per teacher
14.4
View school St Paul's School for Girls

George Dixon Academy

Birmingham, B16 9GD · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Requires improvement in 2 areas

Results well below the England average.

65 first choices, 84 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1637.3

England 46.2

Days missed
10.5%
Pupils
998
Pupils per teacher
14.7
View school George Dixon Academy

Nurseries in B16

12 in B16, highest Ofsted grade first

Sixth Forms in B16

2 in B16, by the school's Eduscope score

St Paul's School for Girls

Birmingham, B16 9SL · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Girls

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results well above the England average.

270 first choices, 169 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1665.9

England 46.2

Days missed
4.8%
Pupils
1,033
Pupils per teacher
14.4
View school St Paul's School for Girls

George Dixon Academy

Birmingham, B16 9GD · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Requires improvement in 2 areas

Results well below the England average.

65 first choices, 84 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1637.3

England 46.2

Days missed
10.5%
Pupils
998
Pupils per teacher
14.7
View school George Dixon Academy
The map

Every school in B16, 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.

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Barford Primary School, GoodSt Paul's School for Girls, OutstandingGeorge Dixon Academy, Requires improvement in 2 areasSt John's & St Peter's CofE Primary, GoodSt George's Church of England Primary School, Needs attention in 1 areaCity Road Primary School, GoodBlessed Dominic Barberi Catholic Primary School, InadequateYellow Penguin, Expected standard or betterLittle Wonders Pre-School, GoodThe Nest Nursery Lime Tree, Expected standard or betterBaby Gems Playhouse, GoodKids Planet Hagley Road, GoodLittle Trolls Day Care Ltd, GoodLeaps and Bounds Children's Centre and Day Nursery, GoodEdgbaston Grange Day Nursery, GoodNoahs Ark Day Nursery, GoodIbtikaar NurseryBlossoms on the ReservoirPerrotts Folly Nursery
  • Outstanding1
  • Good10
  • Inadequate1
  • Not graded yet7
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 B16 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

Living here

What it's like for families

B16 has 19 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 B16

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Questions

Questions parents ask about B16

How many schools are in B16?

B16 has 19 schools, including 5 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 12 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in B16?

The highest-ranked schools in B16 on Eduscope are St Paul's School for Girls, St John's & St Peter's CofE Primary, City Road 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 do I choose the right school in B16?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 19 schools in B16 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.

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