- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results well above the England average.
27 first choices, 29 offers made
Met the standard at 1177%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.4%
- Pupils
- 206
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.4
Schools in B17
A postcode district in Birmingham
- Postcode district
- 18 schools and nurseries
In short: B17 is a postcode district in Birmingham with 6 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and 8 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries186 primary · 3 secondary · 8 nurseries
Top-rated
All B17 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in B17
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 B17
6 in B17, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
70 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1184%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.4%
- Pupils
- 418
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.5
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
57 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1172%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.2%
- Pupils
- 430
- Pupils per teacher
- 26.2
Top Secondary Schools in B17
3 in B17, best first
King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls
Birmingham, B17 8QB · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Girls
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
117 first choices, 165 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1653.6
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.9%
- Pupils
- 989
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.6
- Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
Results close to the England average.
68 first choices, 112 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1645.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.0%
- Pupils
- 659
- Pupils per teacher
- 46.7
Nurseries in B17
8 in B17, highest Ofsted grade first
N Family Midlands Ltd
Birmingham, B17 8BU · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Edgbaston Day Nursery
Birmingham, B17 8LT · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Mila Moos Nursery
Birmingham, B17 9AE · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in B17
2 in B17, by the school's Eduscope score
King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls
Birmingham, B17 8QB · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Girls
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
117 first choices, 165 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1653.6
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.9%
- Pupils
- 989
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.6
Baskerville School
Birmingham, B17 9TS · Special · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 12.9%
- Pupils
- 179
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.0
Special Schools in B17
2 in B17. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Baskerville School
Birmingham, B17 9TS · Special · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 12.9%
- Pupils
- 179
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.0
Queen Alexandra College
Birmingham, B17 9TG · Special · 16+ · Ages 16 to 25
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Private Schools in B17
1 in B17. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
The Blue Coat School Birmingham
Birmingham, B17 0HR · Independent · Primary · Ages 3 to 11
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 709
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in B17, 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.
- Outstanding1
- Good9
- Not graded yet8
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 B17 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
B17 has 18 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 B17
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 B17
Nearby areas
How many schools are in B17?
B17 has 18 schools, including 6 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 8 nurseries, 1 independent school, 2 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 B17?
The highest-ranked schools in B17 on Eduscope are Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School, St Mary's Catholic Primary School, King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls. 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 B17?
There is 1 independent school in B17. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare it on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in B17?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 18 schools in B17 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.