- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results well above the England average.
35 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1184%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 2.9%
- Pupils
- 203
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.3
Schools in B72
A postcode district in Birmingham
- Postcode district
- 11 schools and nurseries
In short: B72 is a postcode district in Birmingham with 3 primary schools, 1 secondary school and 7 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries113 primary · 1 secondary · 7 nurseries
Top-rated
All B72 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in B72
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 B72
3 in B72, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
54 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1175%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.9%
- Pupils
- 421
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.6
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results well above the England average.
43 first choices, 46 offers made
Met the standard at 1173%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.5%
- Pupils
- 229
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.2
Top Secondary Schools in B72
1 in B72, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
273 first choices, 270 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1649.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.0%
- Pupils
- 1,574
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.7
Nurseries in B72
7 in B72, highest Ofsted grade first
Holland House Day Nursery Ltd
Sutton Coldfield, B72 1RE · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Holy Trinity Pre-School
Sutton Coldfield, B72 1LE · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Ladybird Montessori Nursery
Sutton Coldfield, B72 1EH · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in B72
1 in B72, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
273 first choices, 270 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1649.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.0%
- Pupils
- 1,574
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.7
The map
See them as a listEvery school in B72, 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.
- Good9
- Not graded yet2
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 B72 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
B72 has 11 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 B72
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 B72
Nearby areas
How many schools are in B72?
B72 has 11 schools, including 3 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 7 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in B72?
The highest-ranked schools in B72 on Eduscope are Penns Primary School, Maney Hill Primary School, Plantsbrook 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 B72?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 11 schools in B72 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.