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.

Birmingham has 82 secondary schools, of which 16 (20%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 59 rated Good — 91% of secondary schools in Birmingham are rated Good or Outstanding overall. King Edward VI Aston 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.

82
Total schools
16
Outstanding
20%
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. Swanshurst School
Secondary
 Outstanding 95 View school
6. Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls
Secondary
 Good 90 View school
7. King Edward VI Five Ways School
Secondary
 Good 90 View school
8. King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys
Secondary
 Good 90 View school
9. Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Birmingham
Secondary
 Outstanding 87 View school
10. Eden Boys' School, Birmingham
Secondary
 Outstanding 87 View school
11. St Paul's School for Girls
Secondary
 Outstanding 86 View school
12. Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Birmingham East
Secondary
 Outstanding 86 View school
13. Kings Norton Girls' School
Secondary
 Outstanding 80 View school
14. Prince Albert High School
Secondary
 Good 80 View school
15. King Edward VI Handsworth School
Secondary
 Outstanding 75 View school
16. King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls
Secondary
 Good 73 View school
17. Bishop Walsh Catholic School
Secondary
 Good 72 View school
18. The Arthur Terry School
Secondary
 Good 72 View school
19. Birmingham Ormiston Academy
Secondary
 Good 70 View school
20. Selly Park Girls' School
Secondary
 Good 68 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 16 (20%) 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?
20% of secondary schools in Birmingham are rated Outstanding and 72% 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.