- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
52 first choices, 54 offers made
Met the standard at 1177%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.6%
- Pupils
- 452
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.0
Schools in B70
A postcode district in Sandwell
- Postcode district
- 25 schools and nurseries
In short: B70 is a postcode district in Sandwell with 8 primary schools, 6 secondary schools and 11 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries258 primary · 6 secondary · 11 nurseries
Top-rated
All B70 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in B70
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 B70
8 in B70, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
51 first choices, 52 offers made
Met the standard at 1163%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.6%
- Pupils
- 453
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.9
- Ofsted:Good or better
Results close to the England average.
48 first choices, 52 offers made
Met the standard at 1163%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.0%
- Pupils
- 452
- Pupils per teacher
- 25.3
Top Secondary Schools in B70
6 in B70, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
205 first choices, 151 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1648.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.4%
- Pupils
- 774
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.3
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
153 first choices, 218 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1640.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.3%
- Pupils
- 1,377
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.7
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
Results below the England average.
67 first choices, 103 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1640.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.5%
- Pupils
- 520
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.6
Nurseries in B70
11 in B70, highest Ofsted grade first
YMCA Greets Green
West Bromwich, B70 9EZ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Beehive WB Nursery
West Bromwich, B70 8NX · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Green Garden Community Nursery
West Bromwich, B70 9JF · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in B70
4 in B70, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
153 first choices, 218 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1640.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.3%
- Pupils
- 1,377
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.7
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
Results below the England average.
67 first choices, 103 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1640.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.5%
- Pupils
- 520
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.6
Sandwell Valley School
West Bromwich, B70 6QT · 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
- 40
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in B70
2 in B70. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Sandwell Valley School
West Bromwich, B70 6QT · 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
- 40
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The British Muslim School
West Midlands, B70 8NX · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16 · Boys
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
Independent school. Results below the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1640.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 74
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in B70, 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
- Good17
- Requires improvement3
- 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 B70 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
B70 has 25 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 B70
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 B70
Nearby areas
How many schools are in B70?
B70 has 25 schools, including 8 primary schools, 6 secondary schools, 11 nurseries, 2 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 B70?
The highest-ranked schools in B70 on Eduscope are Ryders Green Primary School, Lyng Primary School, Harvills Hawthorn 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 many private schools are in B70?
There are 2 independent schools in B70. 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 B70 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in B70?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 25 schools in B70 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.