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Private schools in West Midlands

All 273 private schools in West Midlands.

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273 schoolsin West Midlands

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  1. Al-Burhan Grammar School

    Birmingham, B11 3DW · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16 · Girls

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Muslim
    • Girls

    Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

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    Pupils
    114
    Pupils per teacher
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    View school Al-Burhan Grammar School
  2. Arise Education

    CV31 2HB · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 18

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Faith school
    • Sixth form

    Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
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    Pupils
    31
    Pupils per teacher
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  3. Aurora Hanley School

    Stoke On Trent, ST2 8PQ · Independent · All-through · Ages 6 to 19

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Sixth form

    Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
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    Pupils
    89
    Pupils per teacher
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    View school Aurora Hanley School
  4. Avon Park School

    Rugby, CV22 5HR · Independent · All-through · Ages 6 to 16

    • Ofsted:Outstanding

    Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
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    Pupils
    108
    Pupils per teacher
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    View school Avon Park School
  5. Bluebell School Ltd

    ST7 1EH · Independent · All-through · Ages 3 to 19

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Sixth form

    Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
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    Pupils
    134
    Pupils per teacher
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    View school Bluebell School Ltd
  6. Cherry Tree School

    Walsall, WS1 4AB · Independent · All-through · Ages 3 to 19

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Sixth form

    Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
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    Pupils
    61
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Cherry Tree School
  7. Cotswold Spa Hospital School

    Broadway, WR12 7DE · Independent · Secondary · Ages 13 to 19

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Sixth form

    Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
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    Pupils
    8
    Pupils per teacher
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    View school Cotswold Spa Hospital School
  8. Heather Field School

    ST17 9JW · Independent · All-through · Ages 3 to 19

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Sixth form

    Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
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    Pupils
    106
    Pupils per teacher
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  9. Heritage Academy

    B12 0DX · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16 · Boys

    • No Ofsted grade yet
    • Muslim
    • Boys

    Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
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    Pupils
    58
    Pupils per teacher
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    View school Heritage Academy
  10. Myles Academy

    Birmingham, B21 0PD · Independent · Secondary · Ages 13 to 18

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Sixth form

    Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
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    Pupils
    21
    Pupils per teacher
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  11. Oscott Academy

    Birmingham, B23 5AP · Independent · Secondary · Ages 14 to 16

    • Ofsted:Outstanding

    Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
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    Pupils
    20
    Pupils per teacher
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  12. Overton School

    SY8 4AD · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 18

    • No Ofsted grade yet
    • Sixth form

    Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
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    Pupils
    30
    Pupils per teacher
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  13. Riverside Education

    Birmingham, B33 9BF · Independent · Secondary · Ages 14 to 19

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Sixth form

    Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
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    Pupils
    100
    Pupils per teacher
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    View school Riverside Education
  14. Rowden House School

    Bromyard, HR7 4LS · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Sixth form

    Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
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    Pupils
    23
    Pupils per teacher
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  15. Smallbrook School

    Nr.wem, SY4 3HE · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 19

    • No Ofsted grade yet
    • Sixth form

    Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
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    Pupils
    75
    Pupils per teacher
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  16. Sporting Stars Academy

    Stoke-On-Trent, ST2 7AS · Independent · Secondary · Ages 14 to 19

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Sixth form

    Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
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    Pupils
    77
    Pupils per teacher
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    View school Sporting Stars Academy
  17. The Wenlock School

    West Midlands, DY1 3SS · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 18

    • No Ofsted grade yet
    • Sixth form

    Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
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    Pupils
    108
    Pupils per teacher
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    View school The Wenlock School
  18. Hamd House School

    Birmingham, B9 4US · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 16

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Muslim

    Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
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    Pupils
    433
    Pupils per teacher
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    View school Hamd House School
  19. Hopedale School

    Cheddleton, ST13 7ED · Independent · All-through · Ages 4 to 18

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Sixth form

    Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
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    Pupils
    69
    Pupils per teacher
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    View school Hopedale School
  20. New Ways School

    B38 9EL · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19

    • Ofsted:Report card
    • Sixth form

    Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
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    Pupils
    44
    Pupils per teacher
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    View school New Ways School
  21. Options Trent Acres School

    Burton On Trent, DE13 7HR · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 19

    • No Ofsted grade yet
    • Sixth form

    Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
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    Pupils
    136
    Pupils per teacher
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  22. Red Boots School (National Institute of Conductive Education)

    Birmingham, B13 8RD · Independent · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Report card
    • Nursery

    Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
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    Pupils
    19
    Pupils per teacher
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    View school Red Boots School (National Institute of Conductive Education)
  23. Abigail's Place

    WR5 1RS · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 17

    • Ofsted:Good

    Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
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    Pupils
    18
    Pupils per teacher
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The big picture

How West Midlands's private schools spread out

Each dot is one school. Hover over a dot to see which school it is.

Ofsted grades in West Midlands

The last full grade for each school Ofsted has graded. 91 newer or converted schools don't have a grade yet.

  • Outstanding: 24 of 182
  • Good: 122 of 182
  • Requires improvement: 29 of 182
  • Inadequate: 7 of 182
Before you apply

Four things worth knowing in West Midlands

  1. Some are faith schools.

    81 of the 273 private schools in West Midlands have a religious character. When they're full, they can put families of their faith first, so check each school's rules.

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  2. Check how old the Ofsted grade is.

    Some grades are many years old. Each school's page shows the date of its last inspection and what's changed since.

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About these schools

Private schools in West Midlands, explained

There are 273 private schools in West Midlands, teaching 42,411 children. 770 are run by the council and 1,528 are academies or free schools. The list also includes 319 special and 273 independent schools.

80% of the schools Ofsted has graded are Good or Outstanding, against 90% across England. 24 are Outstanding, though some grades are several years old, so check the date on each school's page.

Pupils in West Midlands scored an average Attainment 8 of 33.6 across their best eight GCSEs, against 46.1 across England.

0.0% of pupils get free school meals.

Looking further afield? See private schools near me, or everything in West Midlands.

Questions

Questions parents ask

How many private schools are in West Midlands?
There are 273 private schools in West Midlands, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best private schools in West Midlands?
Based on Ofsted ratings and exam results, the top-ranked private schools in West Midlands include Al-Burhan Grammar School, Arise Education, and Aurora Hanley School. Rankings are updated regularly using the latest data from the Department for Education.
How many Ofsted Outstanding private schools are in West Midlands?
West Midlands has 24 private schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 122 are rated Good, meaning 80% of inspected schools hold a Good or Outstanding rating.
How are private schools in West Midlands ranked on Eduscope?
Schools are ranked using a composite score that combines Ofsted or ISI inspection ratings, Key Stage exam results, pupil progress measures, and other performance indicators published by the Department for Education. The score is recalculated regularly as new data becomes available.
How much do private schools in West Midlands cost?
Fees for private schools in West Midlands vary by school and age group. Day school fees typically range from £10,000 to £20,000 per year, while boarding fees can exceed £30,000. Individual school pages on Eduscope include fee information where available.

Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce data, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are straight-line estimates.

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