- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
72 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1175%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.5%
- Pupils
- 440
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.4
Schools in B66
A postcode district in Sandwell
- Postcode district
- 21 schools and nurseries
In short: B66 is a postcode district in Sandwell with 9 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 10 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries219 primary · 2 secondary · 10 nurseries
Top-rated
All B66 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in B66
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 B66
9 in B66, best first
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results well above the England average.
61 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1171%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.0%
- Pupils
- 470
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.8
- Ofsted:Strong standard in every area
Results above the England average.
73 first choices, 82 offers made
Met the standard at 1169%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.3%
- Pupils
- 661
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.9
Top Secondary Schools in B66
2 in B66, best first
- Ofsted:Good or better
Results close to the England average.
332 first choices, 244 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1645.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.2%
- Pupils
- 1,585
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.7
Nurseries in B66
10 in B66, highest Ofsted grade first
Bright Lights Day Care
Smethwick, B66 1DH · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Community Action Project
Smethwick, B66 3LX · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Fireflies Nursery
Smethwick, B66 4SE · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in B66
1 in B66, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good or better
Results close to the England average.
332 first choices, 244 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1645.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.2%
- Pupils
- 1,585
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.7
Private Schools in B66
1 in B66. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Aspire AP School 2
Smethwick, B66 3ND · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 7
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in B66, 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
- Good15
- 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 B66 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
B66 has 21 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 B66
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 B66
Nearby areas
How many schools are in B66?
B66 has 21 schools, including 9 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 10 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 B66?
The highest-ranked schools in B66 on Eduscope are Shireland Technology Primary, St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Shireland Hall 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 B66?
There is 1 independent school in B66. 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 B66?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 21 schools in B66 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.