Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Birmingham 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 513 schools across Birmingham. Updated with 2025–26 data.

513

Total schools

Outstanding

16%

Outstanding rate

64.3%

Avg KS2 SATs

40.3

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	King Edward VI Aston School Secondary	Outstanding	98	View school
🥈	King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls Secondary	Outstanding	98	View school
🥉	King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys Secondary	Outstanding	98	View school
4.	Bishop Vesey's Grammar School Secondary	Outstanding	98	View school
5.	Brearley Nursery School Nursery	Outstanding	95	View school
6.	Garretts Green Nursery School Nursery	Outstanding	95	View school
7.	Marsh Hill Nursery School Nursery	Outstanding	95	View school
8.	Goodway Nursery School Nursery	Outstanding	95	View school
9.	Kings Norton Nursery School Nursery	Outstanding	95	View school
10.	Washwood Heath Nursery School Nursery	Outstanding	95	View school
11.	Weoley Castle Nursery School Nursery	Outstanding	95	View school
12.	Gracelands Nursery School Nursery	Outstanding	95	View school
13.	Jakeman Nursery School Nursery	Outstanding	95	View school
14.	Lillian De Lissa Nursery School Nursery	Outstanding	95	View school
15.	Bloomsbury Nursery School Nursery	Outstanding	95	View school
16.	Adderley Nursery School Nursery	Outstanding	95	View school
17.	Newtown Nursery School Nursery	Outstanding	95	View school
18.	Shenley Fields Nursery School Nursery	Outstanding	95	View school
19.	Castle Vale Nursery School Nursery	Outstanding	95	View school
20.	Colmore Infant and Nursery School Primary	Outstanding	95	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Birmingham?

There are 513 primary & secondary schools in Birmingham, of which 84 (16%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in Birmingham?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Birmingham is King Edward VI Aston School. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in Birmingham?

Primary and secondary school applications in Birmingham are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Birmingham council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in Birmingham?

16% of primary & secondary schools in Birmingham are rated Outstanding and 70% are rated Good. 75% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.