Schools in Birmingham
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Choosing a School in Birmingham
Birmingham has eight grammar schools, most notably in Sutton Coldfield to the north and Kings Heath to the south. The King Edward VI foundation operates several highly-regarded schools including Camp Hill and Five Ways. Sutton Coldfield is particularly popular with families seeking grammar school places, with Bishop Vesey's and Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls among the top performers nationally. Grammar school entry uses the West Midlands 11+ test, typically taken in September of Year 6.
Primary Schools in Birmingham
Birmingham's primary schools are spread across the city, with strong performers in Sutton Coldfield, Edgbaston, and Harborne. Examples of well-known primaries include:
- Moor Hall Primary School
- Little Sutton Primary School
- Four Oaks Primary School
- Chad Vale Primary School
- Welsh House Farm Primary
- Mere Green Primary School
Secondary Schools in Birmingham
Birmingham has eight grammar schools plus strong comprehensives. Grammar entry is via the West Midlands 11+ test. Examples include:
- King Edward VI Camp Hill Boys
- Bishop Vesey's Grammar School
How Are Averages Calculated?
When viewing a school's performance data, you'll see comparisons like "+12% vs avg". These averages are calculated from all schools in our database, covering over 20,000 state-funded schools across England. For primary schools, we show KS2 SATs results (percentage meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths). For secondary schools, we show GCSE results (percentage achieving grade 5 or above in English and maths).
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