- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Results well above the England average.
38 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1183%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.4%
- Pupils
- 244
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.9
Schools in B71
A postcode district in Sandwell
- Postcode district
- 20 schools and nurseries
In short: B71 is a postcode district in Sandwell with 9 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and 8 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries209 primary · 3 secondary · 8 nurseries
Top-rated
All B71 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in B71
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 B71
9 in B71, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results above the England average.
72 first choices, 59 offers made
Met the standard at 1166%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.3%
- Pupils
- 493
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.4
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
53 first choices, 58 offers made
Met the standard at 1162%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.7%
- Pupils
- 454
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.6
Top Secondary Schools in B71
3 in B71, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
321 first choices, 197 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1649.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.9%
- Pupils
- 1,463
- Pupils per teacher
- 32.9
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
147 first choices, 188 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1638.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.3%
- Pupils
- 1,770
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.3
Nurseries in B71
8 in B71, highest Ofsted grade first
Banana Moon Day Nursery West Bromwich
West Bromwich, B71 3AR · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Genius Gems Day Nursery
West Bromwich, B71 1AF · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Kangaroo Pouch Day Nursery
West Bromwich, B71 3PJ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in B71
2 in B71, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
321 first choices, 197 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1649.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.9%
- Pupils
- 1,463
- Pupils per teacher
- 32.9
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
147 first choices, 188 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1638.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.3%
- Pupils
- 1,770
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.3
The map
See them as a listEvery school in B71, 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
- Good13
- 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 B71 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
B71 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 B71
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 B71
Nearby areas
How many schools are in B71?
B71 has 20 schools, including 9 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 8 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in B71?
The highest-ranked schools in B71 on Eduscope are St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, Hargate Primary School, Sandwell 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 do I choose the right school in B71?
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 B71 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.