- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results above the England average.
20 first choices, 20 offers made
Met the standard at 1165%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 6.8%
- Pupils
- 169
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.9
Schools in B38
A postcode district in Birmingham
- Postcode district
- 11 schools and nurseries
In short: B38 is a postcode district in Birmingham with 5 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and 4 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries115 primary · 3 secondary · 4 nurseries
Top-rated
All B38 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in B38
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 B38
5 in B38, best first
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results above the England average.
18 first choices, 18 offers made
Met the standard at 1167%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 6.2%
- Pupils
- 219
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.0
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
52 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1164%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.2%
- Pupils
- 409
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.9
Top Secondary Schools in B38
3 in B38, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
176 first choices, 209 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1650.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.0%
- Pupils
- 1,193
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.8
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
38 first choices, 71 offers made
Met the standard at 1169%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 7.6%
- Pupils
- 739
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.1
Nurseries in B38
4 in B38, highest Ofsted grade first
Conifers Day Nursery KN Limited
Birmingham, B38 9HP · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Kings Norton Nursery School
Birmingham, B38 8SY · State · Nursery · Ages 2 to 5
- Ofsted:Outstanding
No published results yet.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 98
- Pupils per teacher
- 27.5
The Willows Day Nursery
Birmingham, B38 8PS · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in B38
3 in B38, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
176 first choices, 209 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1650.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.0%
- Pupils
- 1,193
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.8
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
38 first choices, 71 offers made
Met the standard at 1169%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 7.6%
- Pupils
- 739
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.1
New Ways School
B38 9el · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 2 areas
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 44
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in B38
1 in B38. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
New Ways School
B38 9el · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 2 areas
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 44
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in B38, 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
- Good5
- Not graded yet4
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 B38 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
B38 has 11 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 B38
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 B38
Nearby areas
How many schools are in B38?
B38 has 11 schools, including 5 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 4 nurseries, 1 independent school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in B38?
The highest-ranked schools in B38 on Eduscope are St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School, St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Hawkesley Church Primary Academy. 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 B38?
There is 1 independent school in B38. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare it on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in B38?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 11 schools in B38 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.