- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
44 first choices, 55 offers made
Met the standard at 1170%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.9%
- Pupils
- 411
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.1
Schools in B26
A postcode district in Birmingham
- Postcode district
- 21 schools and nurseries
In short: B26 is a postcode district in Birmingham with 8 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and 10 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries218 primary · 3 secondary · 10 nurseries
Top-rated
All B26 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in B26
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 B26
8 in B26, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
Met the standard at 1156%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.4%
- Pupils
- 364
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.3
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
102 first choices, 110 offers made
Met the standard at 1160%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 7.5%
- Pupils
- 830
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.7
Top Secondary Schools in B26
3 in B26, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
248 first choices, 208 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1645.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.9%
- Pupils
- 1,188
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.5
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
154 first choices, 238 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1641.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.8%
- Pupils
- 977
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.5
Nurseries in B26
10 in B26, highest Ofsted grade first
Garretts Green Nursery School
Birmingham, B26 2JL · State · Nursery · Ages 2 to 5
- Ofsted:Outstanding
No published results yet.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 76
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.0
Bambam's Nursery Ltd
Birmingham, B26 2RL · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Elmdon Day Nursery (UK) Limited
Birmingham, B26 3PN · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in B26
1 in B26, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
248 first choices, 208 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1645.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.9%
- Pupils
- 1,188
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.5
Special Schools in B26
1 in B26. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Brays School
Birmingham, B26 1NS · Academy · Primary · Ages 2 to 11
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 21.5%
- Pupils
- 93
- Pupils per teacher
- 8.0
The map
See them as a listEvery school in B26, 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
- Good18
- Not graded yet1
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 B26 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
B26 has 21 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 B26
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 B26
Nearby areas
How many schools are in B26?
B26 has 21 schools, including 8 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 10 nurseries, 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 B26?
The highest-ranked schools in B26 on Eduscope are Gilbertstone Primary School, King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy, Lyndon Green Junior 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 B26?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 21 schools in B26 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.