- Ofsted:Strong standard in every area
Results well above the England average.
57 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1175%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.1%
- Pupils
- 373
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.4
Schools in B29
A postcode district in Birmingham
- Postcode district
- 28 schools and nurseries
In short: B29 is a postcode district in Birmingham with 13 primary schools, 4 secondary schools and 11 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2813 primary · 4 secondary · 11 nurseries
Top-rated
All B29 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in B29
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 B29
13 in B29, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
33 first choices, 34 offers made
Met the standard at 1173%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.4%
- Pupils
- 413
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.7
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results well above the England average.
16 first choices, 16 offers made
Met the standard at 1183%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.6%
- Pupils
- 198
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.3
Top Secondary Schools in B29
4 in B29, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
90 first choices, 159 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1655.6
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.7%
- Pupils
- 803
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.2
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
285 first choices, 147 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1647.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.0%
- Pupils
- 1,188
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.9
- Ofsted:Requires improvement in 2 areas
Results well below the England average.
91 first choices, 126 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1632.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 13.6%
- Pupils
- 746
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.1
Nurseries in B29
11 in B29, highest Ofsted grade first
Selly Oak Nursery School
Birmingham, B29 6BP · State · Nursery · Ages 2 to 7
- Ofsted:Outstanding
No published results yet.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 53
- Pupils per teacher
- 11.8
The Oaks Day Nursery
Birmingham, B29 6LG · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Weoley Castle Nursery School
Birmingham, B29 5QD · State · Nursery · Ages 2 to 5
- Ofsted:Outstanding
No published results yet.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 161
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.8
Sixth Forms in B29
3 in B29, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
285 first choices, 147 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1647.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.0%
- Pupils
- 1,188
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.9
- Ofsted:Requires improvement in 2 areas
Results well below the England average.
91 first choices, 126 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1632.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 13.6%
- Pupils
- 746
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.1
Selly Oak Trust School
Birmingham, B29 6HZ · 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
- 13.1%
- Pupils
- 400
- Pupils per teacher
- 8.4
Special Schools in B29
2 in B29. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Cherry Oak School
Birmingham, B29 6PB · Special · Primary · Ages 3 to 11
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 8.0%
- Pupils
- 112
- Pupils per teacher
- 8.8
Selly Oak Trust School
Birmingham, B29 6HZ · 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
- 13.1%
- Pupils
- 400
- Pupils per teacher
- 8.4
The map
See them as a listEvery school in B29, 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.
- Outstanding3
- Good17
- 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 B29 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
B29 has 28 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 B29
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 B29
Nearby areas
How many schools are in B29?
B29 has 28 schools, including 13 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, 11 nurseries, 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 B29?
The highest-ranked schools in B29 on Eduscope are Northfield Manor Primary Academy, St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Selly Park Girls' 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 B29?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 28 schools in B29 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.