- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Results well above the England average.
92 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1184%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.3%
- Pupils
- 424
- Pupils per teacher
- 25.7
Schools in B21
A postcode district in Birmingham
- Postcode district
- 26 schools and nurseries
In short: B21 is a postcode district in Birmingham with 11 primary schools, 7 secondary schools and 9 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2611 primary · 7 secondary · 9 nurseries
Top-rated
All B21 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in B21
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 B21
11 in B21, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
20 first choices, 24 offers made
Met the standard at 1177%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.4%
- Pupils
- 204
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.3
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
17 first choices, 20 offers made
Met the standard at 1167%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 6.0%
- Pupils
- 222
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.7
Top Secondary Schools in B21
7 in B21, best first
- Ofsted:Good or better
Results well above the England average.
207 first choices, 192 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1676.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.0%
- Pupils
- 1,365
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.9
King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys
Birmingham, B21 9ET · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Boys
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
152 first choices, 146 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1671.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 5.4%
- Pupils
- 1,054
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.9
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
82 first choices, 120 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1650.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.0%
- Pupils
- 591
- Pupils per teacher
- 12.6
Nurseries in B21
9 in B21, highest Ofsted grade first
Bright Sparks Day Nursery
Birmingham, B21 0RY · Nursery
- Ofsted:Strong standard in every area
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Glowing Star's Day Nursery
Birmingham, B21 9DP · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Grapevine Day Nursery Limited
Birmingham, B21 0LH · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in B21
4 in B21, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good or better
Results well above the England average.
207 first choices, 192 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1676.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.0%
- Pupils
- 1,365
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.9
King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys
Birmingham, B21 9ET · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Boys
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
152 first choices, 146 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1671.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 5.4%
- Pupils
- 1,054
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.9
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
205 first choices, 209 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1643.6
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.6%
- Pupils
- 1,257
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.1
Special Schools in B21
2 in B21. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Myles Academy
Birmingham, B21 0PD · Independent · Secondary · Ages 13 to 18
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 21
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Hamilton School
Birmingham, B21 8AH · Special · All-through · Ages 4 to 15
- Ofsted:Requires improvement in 2 areas
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 8.8%
- Pupils
- 196
- Pupils per teacher
- 9.6
Private Schools in B21
2 in B21. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Myles Academy
Birmingham, B21 0PD · Independent · Secondary · Ages 13 to 18
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 21
- Pupils per teacher
- –
V.A.S.E Academy
Birmingham, B21 8LE · Independent · Secondary · Ages 10 to 18
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 39
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in B21, 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.
- Outstanding2
- Good15
- Inadequate1
- Not graded yet8
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Schools in B21 sit in 2 council areas. 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 B21 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
B21 has 26 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 B21
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 B21
Nearby areas
How many schools are in B21?
B21 has 26 schools, including 11 primary schools, 7 secondary schools, 9 nurseries, 2 independent schools, 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 B21?
The highest-ranked schools in B21 on Eduscope are King Edward VI Handsworth School, Nishkam Primary School Birmingham, King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys. 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 B21?
There are 2 independent schools in B21. 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 B21 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in B21?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 26 schools in B21 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.