Best Primary Schools in West Midlands
2,259 primary schools found
Key Facts
- In West Midlands, 2,257 primary schools educate 554,963 pupils with a pupil-teacher ratio of 21.72, compared to the national average of 18.10.
- Ofsted rated 89.5% of inspected West Midlands primary schools as Good or Outstanding, with 192 schools rated Outstanding and 1,205 rated Good.
- West Midlands primary schools have 60.3% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, with 30.6% of pupils eligible for free school meals and 24.5% having English as an additional language.
- In West Midlands primary schools, 15.2% of pupils have special educational needs and the persistent absence rate is 16.4%, with spending per pupil at £7,965.
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Abbey Primary School
Walsall, WS3 2RP
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils223
P/T Ratio–
Adcote School for Girls
Shrewsbury, SY4 2JY
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–18 · Girls
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils197
P/T Ratio–
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Arnold Lodge School
Leamington Spa, CV32 5TW
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils469
P/T Ratio–
Bantock Primary School
Wolverhampton, WV3 0HY
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils434
P/T Ratio–
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Barcroft Academy
Willenhall, WV13 1NA
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils453
P/T Ratio–
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Beacon Academy
Walsall, WV12 5HA
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils488
P/T Ratio–
Beacon Independent School
Lichfield, WS13 6JX
Independent · Primary · Ages 9–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils3
P/T Ratio–
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Bilton Grange School
Rugby, CV22 6QU
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–14
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils382
P/T Ratio–
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Birchfield School
Wolverhampton, WV7 3AF
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils191
P/T Ratio–
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Blackwater Academy Sandwell
Tipton, DY4 7NB
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils38
P/T Ratio–
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Blossom Rose School
London, N16 5LG
Independent · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils0
P/T Ratio–
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Bowbrook House School
Worcestershire, WR10 2EE
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils190
P/T Ratio–
Bredon School
Tewkesbury, GL20 6AH
Independent · Primary · Ages 7–21
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils217
P/T Ratio–
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Bromsgrove School
Bromsgrove, B61 7DU
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils2,058
P/T Ratio–
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Bushbury School
Wolverhampton, WV10 8ED
Independent · Primary · Ages 7–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils29
P/T Ratio–
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 2,277 primary schools in West Midlands, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | West Midlands | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 89% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 60% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 16% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 21.7:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,965 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.