- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
85 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1167%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.7%
- Pupils
- 481
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.0
Schools in B20
A postcode district in Birmingham
- Postcode district
- 24 schools and nurseries
In short: B20 is a postcode district in Birmingham with 11 primary schools, 4 secondary schools and 10 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2411 primary · 4 secondary · 10 nurseries
Top-rated
All B20 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in B20
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 B20
11 in B20, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
23 first choices, 25 offers made
Met the standard at 1160%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.9%
- Pupils
- 207
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.0
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
57 first choices, 57 offers made
Met the standard at 1173%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.3%
- Pupils
- 464
- Pupils per teacher
- 26.5
Top Secondary Schools in B20
4 in B20, best first
King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy
Birmingham, B20 2HL · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Girls
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results close to the England average.
176 first choices, 175 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1646.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.5%
- Pupils
- 1,052
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.0
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
116 first choices, 183 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1640.6
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.3%
- Pupils
- 1,173
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.3
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
97 first choices, 180 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1641.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.4%
- Pupils
- 1,222
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.3
Nurseries in B20
10 in B20, highest Ofsted grade first
Al-Madina Nursery - Aston
Birmingham, B20 3EB · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Building Blocks Nursery
Birmingham, B20 2LB · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Busy Little Bees Nursery (Handsworth Wood)
Birmingham, B20 1HU · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in B20
3 in B20, by the school's Eduscope score
King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy
Birmingham, B20 2HL · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Girls
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results close to the England average.
176 first choices, 175 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1646.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.5%
- Pupils
- 1,052
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.0
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
116 first choices, 183 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1640.6
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.3%
- Pupils
- 1,173
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.3
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
97 first choices, 180 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1641.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.4%
- Pupils
- 1,222
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.3
Special Schools in B20
1 in B20. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Oakbridge School
Birmingham, B20 2HL · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 17
- Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 70
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in B20
1 in B20. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Oakbridge School
Birmingham, B20 2HL · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 17
- Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 70
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in B20, 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.
- Good19
- Not graded yet5
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 B20 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
B20 has 24 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 B20
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 B20
Nearby areas
How many schools are in B20?
B20 has 24 schools, including 11 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, 10 nurseries, 1 independent school, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in B20?
The highest-ranked schools in B20 on Eduscope are Canterbury Cross Primary School, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Westminster 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 B20?
There is 1 independent school in B20, a special school for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare it on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.
How do I choose the right school in B20?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 24 schools in B20 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.