- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Results well above the England average.
92 first choices, 90 offers made
Met the standard at 1179%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 7.0%
- Pupils
- 740
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.9
Schools in B6
A postcode district in Birmingham
- Postcode district
- 20 schools and nurseries
In short: B6 is a postcode district in Birmingham with 8 primary schools, 8 secondary schools and 4 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries208 primary · 8 secondary · 4 nurseries
Top-rated
All B6 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in B6
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 B6
8 in B6, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
27 first choices, 27 offers made
Met the standard at 1173%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 7.7%
- Pupils
- 326
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.5
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
44 first choices, 57 offers made
Met the standard at 1172%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 6.0%
- Pupils
- 605
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.3
Top Secondary Schools in B6
8 in B6, best first
- Ofsted:Strong standard in every area
Results well above the England average.
143 first choices, 146 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1669.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.5%
- Pupils
- 1,023
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.0
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results close to the England average.
153 first choices, 149 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1645.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.1%
- Pupils
- 990
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.0
Nurseries in B6
4 in B6, highest Ofsted grade first
Aston Pre-School and Creche Services Ltd
Birmingham, B6 6BP · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Kids Corner Aston Ltd
Birmingham, B6 6BP · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Smart Kids Nursery
Birmingham, B6 5BZ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in B6
5 in B6, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Strong standard in every area
Results well above the England average.
143 first choices, 146 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1669.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.5%
- Pupils
- 1,023
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.0
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results close to the England average.
153 first choices, 149 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1645.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.1%
- Pupils
- 990
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.0
Birchfield Independent Girls' School
Birmingham, B6 6JU · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 17 · Girls
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results above the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1649.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 101
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in B6
5 in B6. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Birchfield Independent Girls' School
Birmingham, B6 6JU · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 17 · Girls
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results above the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1649.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 101
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The Pioneers Academy
Birmingham, B6 5UH · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16 · Girls
- Ofsted:Good
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 82
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Newbury Independent School
Birmingham, B6 7SS · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 18
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in B6, 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.
- Outstanding1
- Good9
- Requires improvement2
- Inadequate2
- Not graded yet6
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 B6 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
B6 has 20 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 B6
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 B6
Nearby areas
How many schools are in B6?
B6 has 20 schools, including 8 primary schools, 8 secondary schools, 4 nurseries, 5 independent schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in B6?
The highest-ranked schools in B6 on Eduscope are King Edward VI Aston School, Prince Albert Junior and Infant School, Aston Manor 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 B6?
There are 5 independent schools in B6. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in B6 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in B6?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 20 schools in B6 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.