- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
73 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1182%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.2%
- Pupils
- 445
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.1
Schools in B36
A postcode district in Birmingham
- Postcode district
- 28 schools and nurseries
In short: B36 is a postcode district in Birmingham with 13 primary schools, 9 secondary schools and 10 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2813 primary · 9 secondary · 10 nurseries
Top-rated
All B36 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in B36
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 B36
13 in B36, best first
St Mary and St Margaret's Church of England Aided Primary School
Birmingham, B36 9AX · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
53 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1173%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.9%
- Pupils
- 237
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.9
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
21 first choices, 22 offers made
Met the standard at 1159%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 7.7%
- Pupils
- 228
- Pupils per teacher
- 26.3
Top Secondary Schools in B36
9 in B36, best first
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results above the England average.
115 first choices, 149 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1650.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.0%
- Pupils
- 749
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.4
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
263 first choices, 235 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1646.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.7%
- Pupils
- 1,269
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.4
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 1 area
Results close to the England average.
186 first choices, 239 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1644.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.3%
- Pupils
- 1,193
- Pupils per teacher
- 12.9
Nurseries in B36
10 in B36, highest Ofsted grade first
Wise Owls Nursery
Birmingham, B36 0QP · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Hodge Hill
Birmingham, B36 8EY · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Bosworth Wood Community Day Nursery CIC
Birmingham, B36 0DD · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in B36
4 in B36, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
263 first choices, 235 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1646.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.7%
- Pupils
- 1,269
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.4
Forest Oak School
Birmingham, B36 0UE · Special · All-through · Ages 4 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 15.3%
- Pupils
- 215
- Pupils per teacher
- 10.4
Braidwood School for the Deaf
Birmingham, B36 8AF · 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
- 11.6%
- Pupils
- 82
- Pupils per teacher
- 4.9
Special Schools in B36
5 in B36. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Forest Oak School
Birmingham, B36 0UE · Special · All-through · Ages 4 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 15.3%
- Pupils
- 215
- Pupils per teacher
- 10.4
Braidwood School for the Deaf
Birmingham, B36 8AF · 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
- 11.6%
- Pupils
- 82
- Pupils per teacher
- 4.9
Castlewood School
Birmingham, B36 9LF · Academy · All-through · Ages 4 to 16
- 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
- 20.7%
- Pupils
- 97
- Pupils per teacher
- 5.8
The map
See them as a listEvery school in B36, 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
- Good15
- Not graded yet10
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Schools in B36 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 B36 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
B36 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 B36
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 B36
Nearby areas
How many schools are in B36?
B36 has 28 schools, including 13 primary schools, 9 secondary schools, 10 nurseries, 5 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 B36?
The highest-ranked schools in B36 on Eduscope are Smith's Wood Primary Academy, Hodge Hill Girls' School, St Mary and St Margaret's Church of England Aided 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 do I choose the right school in B36?
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 B36 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.