- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
51 first choices, 53 offers made
Met the standard at 1170%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 7.2%
- Pupils
- 474
- Pupils per teacher
- 28.4
Schools in B8
A postcode district in Birmingham
- Postcode district
- 34 schools and nurseries
In short: B8 is a postcode district in Birmingham with 13 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and 18 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries3413 primary · 3 secondary · 18 nurseries
Top-rated
All B8 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in B8
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 B8
13 in B8, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
24 first choices, 24 offers made
Met the standard at 1168%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.2%
- Pupils
- 328
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.0
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results close to the England average.
42 first choices, 43 offers made
Met the standard at 1161%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 7.2%
- Pupils
- 528
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.6
Top Secondary Schools in B8
3 in B8, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
362 first choices, 122 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1656.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 5.7%
- Pupils
- 609
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.2
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
150 first choices, 252 offers made
Met the standard at 1156%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 8.8%
- Pupils
- 1,668
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.7
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
122 first choices, 196 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1640.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 12.2%
- Pupils
- 1,073
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.2
Nurseries in B8
18 in B8, highest Ofsted grade first
Adderley Nursery School
Birmingham, B8 1HN · State · Nursery · Ages 2 to 5
- Ofsted:Outstanding
No published results yet.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 95
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.5
Hamd House Nursery - Alum Rock
Alum Rock, B8 1NS · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Washwood Heath Nursery School
Birmingham, B8 2SY · State · Nursery · Ages 2 to 5
- Ofsted:Outstanding
No published results yet.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 109
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.1
Sixth Forms in B8
1 in B8, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
150 first choices, 252 offers made
Met the standard at 1156%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 8.8%
- Pupils
- 1,668
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.7
Special Schools in B8
1 in B8. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Heart of Birmingham Vocational College
Birmingham, B8 2SD · Special · 16+ · Ages 16 to 25
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
The map
See them as a listEvery school in B8, 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.
- Outstanding6
- Good18
- Requires improvement1
- Not graded yet9
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 B8 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
B8 has 34 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 B8
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 B8
Nearby areas
How many schools are in B8?
B8 has 34 schools, including 13 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 18 nurseries, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in B8?
The highest-ranked schools in B8 on Eduscope are Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Birmingham East, Shaw Hill Primary School, Adderley 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 do I choose the right school in B8?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 34 schools in B8 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.