Best Secondary Schools in Birmingham 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 82 schools across Birmingham. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

32%

Outstanding rate

64.3%

Avg KS2 SATs

40.3

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Eden Boys' School, Birmingham Secondary	Outstanding	86	View school
🥈	King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls Secondary	Outstanding	86	View school
🥉	Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls Secondary	Outstanding	85	View school
4.	St Paul's School for Girls Secondary	Outstanding	85	View school
5.	King Edward VI Five Ways School Secondary	Outstanding	84	View school
6.	King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys Secondary	Outstanding	83	View school
7.	King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys Secondary	Outstanding	81	View school
8.	King Edward VI Handsworth School Secondary	Outstanding	80	View school
9.	Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Birmingham Secondary	Outstanding	79	View school
10.	Bishop Vesey's Grammar School Secondary	Outstanding	79	View school
11.	Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Birmingham East Secondary	Outstanding	78	View school
12.	King Edward VI Aston School Secondary	Outstanding	78	View school
13.	Kings Norton Girls' School Secondary	Outstanding	74	View school
14.	Nishkam High School Secondary	Outstanding	73	View school
15.	Queensbridge School Secondary	Outstanding	70	View school
16.	Ark St Alban's Academy Secondary	Outstanding	70	View school
17.	King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls Secondary	Outstanding	70	View school
18.	The Arthur Terry School Secondary	Outstanding	69	View school
19.	Selly Park Girls' School Secondary	Outstanding	69	View school
20.	Aston Manor Academy Secondary	Outstanding	66	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Birmingham?

There are 82 secondary schools in Birmingham, of which 26 (32%) 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 Eden Boys' School, Birmingham. 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?

32% of secondary schools in Birmingham are rated Outstanding and 45% 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.