Best Primary Schools in Birmingham 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 291 schools across Birmingham. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Birmingham has 291 primary schools, of which 40 (14%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 229 rated Good — 92% of primary schools in Birmingham are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Colmore Infant and Nursery School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Birmingham follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

291
Total schools
40
Outstanding
14%
Outstanding rate
64.3%
Avg KS2 SATs
40.3
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Colmore Infant and Nursery School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥈 St James Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 94 View school
🥉 Little Sutton Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 92 View school
4. The Olive School, Birmingham
Primary
 Outstanding 92 View school
5. The Shirestone Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 91 View school
6. Lift Percy Shurmer
Primary
 Outstanding 91 View school
7. Lift Lea Forest
Primary
 Outstanding 90 View school
8. St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 88 View school
9. Coppice Primary School
Primary
 Good 86 View school
10. St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth
Primary
 Outstanding 86 View school
11. Bordesley Village Primary School
Primary
 Good 86 View school
12. Dorrington Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 85 View school
13. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 85 View school
14. Billesley Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 84 View school
15. Parkfield Community School
Primary
 Outstanding 84 View school
16. Shaw Hill Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 83 View school
17. Moor Green Primary Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 83 View school
18. Wylde Green Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
19. Penns Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
20. St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Birmingham?
There are 291 primary schools in Birmingham, of which 40 (14%) 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 Colmore Infant and Nursery 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?
14% of primary schools in Birmingham are rated Outstanding and 79% 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.