- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
40 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1168%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.5%
- Pupils
- 225
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.6
Schools in B31
A postcode district in Birmingham
- Postcode district
- 38 schools and nurseries
In short: B31 is a postcode district in Birmingham with 15 primary schools, 4 secondary schools and 19 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries3815 primary · 4 secondary · 19 nurseries
Top-rated
All B31 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in B31
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 B31
15 in B31, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
48 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1167%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.3%
- Pupils
- 206
- Pupils per teacher
- 33.2
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
Met the standard at 1169%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.2%
- Pupils
- 359
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.5
Top Secondary Schools in B31
4 in B31, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
125 first choices, 146 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1643.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.3%
- Pupils
- 592
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.9
King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls
Birmingham, B31 4BP · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16 · Girls
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
177 first choices, 150 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1645.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.2%
- Pupils
- 740
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.0
Nurseries in B31
19 in B31, highest Ofsted grade first
Busy Bees Day Nursery at Birmingham Longbridge
Birmingham, B31 2SF · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Cotton Tails Nursery
Birmingham, B31 2RE · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Little Men and Misses Children's Day Nursery @ Frankley Beeches
Birmingham, B31 5NJ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in B31
2 in B31, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
125 first choices, 146 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1643.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.3%
- Pupils
- 592
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.9
Victoria School
Birmingham, B31 1LD · Special · All-through · Ages 2 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 16.9%
- Pupils
- 225
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.9
Special Schools in B31
3 in B31. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Longwill A Primary School for Deaf Children
Birmingham, B31 1LD · Special · Primary · Ages 2 to 12
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 7.3%
- Pupils
- 53
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.3
Victoria College
Birmingham, B31 1LD · Special · 16+ · Ages 19 to 25
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Victoria School
Birmingham, B31 1LD · Special · All-through · Ages 2 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 16.9%
- Pupils
- 225
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.9
The map
See them as a listEvery school in B31, 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.
- Outstanding7
- Good24
- Requires improvement2
- 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 B31 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
B31 has 38 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 B31
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 B31
Nearby areas
How many schools are in B31?
B31 has 38 schools, including 15 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, 19 nurseries, 3 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 B31?
The highest-ranked schools in B31 on Eduscope are Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT Academy, St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, St Laurence Church 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 B31?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 38 schools in B31 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.