- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results well above the England average.
84 first choices, 88 offers made
Met the standard at 1175%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 6.8%
- Pupils
- 651
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.2
Schools in B42
A postcode district in Birmingham
- Postcode district
- 15 schools and nurseries
In short: B42 is a postcode district in Birmingham with 5 primary schools, 4 secondary schools and 7 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries155 primary · 4 secondary · 7 nurseries
Top-rated
All B42 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in B42
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 B42
5 in B42, best first
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results close to the England average.
25 first choices, 25 offers made
Met the standard at 1160%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.9%
- Pupils
- 207
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.6
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
41 first choices, 45 offers made
Met the standard at 1166%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 6.1%
- Pupils
- 436
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.8
Top Secondary Schools in B42
4 in B42, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
265 first choices, 123 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1662.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 2.8%
- Pupils
- 606
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.6
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results below the England average.
123 first choices, 164 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1642.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.8%
- Pupils
- 969
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.2
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
193 first choices, 177 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1644.6
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.7%
- Pupils
- 950
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.6
Nurseries in B42
7 in B42, highest Ofsted grade first
Angels Day Nursery Birmingham Limited
Birmingham, B42 1EH · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Angels Day Nursery Great Barr
Birmingham, B42 1EU · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Blossoms Day Nursery
Birmingham, B42 2AP · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in B42
2 in B42, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
193 first choices, 177 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1644.6
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.7%
- Pupils
- 950
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.6
Priestley Smith School
Birmingham, B42 2PY · Special · All-through · Ages 2 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 11.4%
- Pupils
- 94
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.5
Special Schools in B42
1 in B42. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Priestley Smith School
Birmingham, B42 2PY · Special · All-through · Ages 2 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 11.4%
- Pupils
- 94
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.5
The map
See them as a listEvery school in B42, 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
- Good9
- 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 B42 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
B42 has 15 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 B42
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 B42
Nearby areas
How many schools are in B42?
B42 has 15 schools, including 5 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, 7 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 B42?
The highest-ranked schools in B42 on Eduscope are Eden Boys' School, Birmingham, Dorrington Academy, St Mark's Catholic 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 B42?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 15 schools in B42 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.