Schools in Birmingham

Find schools in Birmingham with Ofsted ratings on our free interactive map. See distances from any address, filter by primary or secondary, and view exam results.

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 SchoolAges 4-11
  • Little Sutton Primary SchoolAges 4-11
  • Four Oaks Primary SchoolAges 4-11
  • Chad Vale Primary SchoolAges 4-11
  • Welsh House Farm PrimaryAges 3-11
  • Mere Green Primary SchoolAges 4-11

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 BoysAges 11-18
  • Bishop Vesey's Grammar SchoolAges 11-18

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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