Birmingham academies & free schools league table 2025
State-funded schools run by academy trusts. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 100 schools in Birmingham, West Midlands. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and West Midlands.
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- Largest Schools in Birmingham
- 195Bishop Vesey's Grammar SchoolSutton Coldfield · Academy Secondary77.1 Attainment 8 · 1,455 students
- 294Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for GirlsSutton Coldfield · Academy Secondary79.4 Attainment 8 · 1,236 students
- 393King Edward VI Five Ways SchoolBirmingham · Academy Secondary75.9 Attainment 8 · 1,324 students
- 491King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for BoysBirmingham · Academy Secondary72.0 Attainment 8 · 1,054 students
- 590St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary90% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 210 students
- 687King Edward VI Camp Hill School for BoysBirmingham · Academy Secondary75.7 Attainment 8 · 1,059 students
- 787King Edward VI Handsworth SchoolBirmingham · Academy Secondary74.2 Attainment 8 · 1,365 students
- 887King Edward VI Camp Hill School for GirlsBirmingham · Academy Secondary80.4 Attainment 8 · 1,118 students
- 986King Edward VI Aston SchoolBirmingham · Academy Secondary71.2 Attainment 8 · 1,023 students
- 1086Nishkam Primary School BirminghamBirmingham · Academy Primary84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 424 students
- 1185St James Catholic Primary SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary93% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 210 students
- 1283The Deanery Church of England Primary SchoolSutton Coldfield · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 444 students
- 1382The Olive School, Small HeathBirmingham · Academy Primary97% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 420 students
- 1482Hill West Primary SchoolSutton Coldfield · Academy Primary78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 389 students
- 1580The Arthur Terry SchoolSutton Coldfield · Academy Secondary55.4 Attainment 8 · 1,758 students
- 1679Bishop Walsh Catholic SchoolSutton Coldfield · Academy Secondary56.0 Attainment 8 · 1,076 students
- 1779The Olive School, BirminghamBirmingham · Academy Primary88% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 631 students
- 1877Kings Norton Girls' SchoolBirmingham · Academy Secondary56.6 Attainment 8 · 1,076 students
- 1976Cromwell Junior and Infant SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary97% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 238 students
- 2075Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 206 students
- 2175Birmingham Ormiston AcademyBirmingham · Academy Secondary54.1 Attainment 8 · 1,016 students
- 2274Lift MontgomeryBirmingham · Academy Primary83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 466 students
- 2374Holy Cross Catholic Primary SchoolSutton Coldfield · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 204 students
- 2473Jervoise SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 198 students
- 2573Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, BirminghamBirmingham · Academy Secondary62.1 Attainment 8 · 618 students
- 2672Eden Boys' School, BirminghamBirmingham · Academy Secondary61.3 Attainment 8 · 606 students
- 2771Starbank SchoolBirmingham · Academy All-through49.0 Attainment 8 · 2,161 students
- 2871Bordesley Village Primary SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary91% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 291 students
- 2971Plantsbrook SchoolSutton Coldfield · Academy Secondary51.8 Attainment 8 · 1,574 students
- 3071Lift Lea ForestBirmingham · Academy Primary84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 536 students
- 3170Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Birmingham EastBirmingham · Academy Secondary60.8 Attainment 8 · 609 students
- 3269Dorrington AcademyBirmingham · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 651 students
- 3368Slade Primary SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 442 students
- 3468Lift Four Dwellings PrimaryBirmingham · Academy Primary78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 317 students
- 3568St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, HandsworthBirmingham · Academy Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 204 students
- 3668St Peter's Catholic Primary SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 210 students
- 3767The Shirestone AcademyBirmingham · Academy Primary87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 241 students
- 3867King Edward VI Lordswood School for GirlsBirmingham · Academy Secondary56.8 Attainment 8 · 989 students
- 3967Moor Green Primary AcademyBirmingham · Academy Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 450 students
- 4067Twickenham Primary SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 439 students
- 4167Nishkam High SchoolBirmingham · Academy Secondary51.3 Attainment 8 · 668 students
- 4266Prince Albert Junior and Infant SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 740 students
- 4366Lift Percy ShurmerBirmingham · Academy Primary86% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 459 students
- 4466Northfield Manor Primary AcademyBirmingham · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 373 students
- 4566Ark Victoria AcademyBirmingham · Academy All-through48.4 Attainment 8 · 1,519 students
- 4665Mere Green Primary SchoolSutton Coldfield · Academy Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 422 students
- 4765FairfaxSutton Coldfield · Academy Secondary49.1 Attainment 8 · 1,581 students
- 4863Lakey Lane Primary SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 435 students
- 4963Aston Tower Community Primary SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 326 students
- 5063Ark Tindal Primary AcademyBirmingham · Academy Primary78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 450 students
- 5163St Columba's Catholic Primary SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 183 students
- 5262Billesley Primary SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 699 students
- 5362St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and NurseryBirmingham · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 218 students
- 5462Oasis Academy Short HeathBirmingham · Academy Primary78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 427 students
- 5561St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolSutton Coldfield · Academy Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 357 students
- 5660King Edward VI King's Norton School for BoysBirmingham · Academy Secondary47.6 Attainment 8 · 815 students
- 5759St Brigid's Catholic Primary SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 449 students
- 5859Oasis Academy HobmoorBirmingham · Academy Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 493 students
- 5958Sutton Park PrimarySutton Coldfield · Academy Primary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 297 students
- 6058Chivenor Primary SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 344 students
- 6158St John Fisher Catholic Primary SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 206 students
- 6258Warren Farm Primary SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 319 students
- 6358Tiverton AcademyBirmingham · Academy Primary74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 202 students
- 6457Princethorpe Junior SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 231 students
- 6557The Orchards Primary AcademyBirmingham · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 190 students
- 6657New Oscott Primary SchoolSutton Coldfield · Academy Primary– · 648 students
- 6756Birchfield Primary SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 605 students
- 6855Heathfield Primary SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 483 students
- 6955St Thomas Aquinas Catholic SchoolBirmingham · Academy Secondary49.9 Attainment 8 · 1,193 students
- 7055St Nicholas Catholic Primary SchoolSutton Coldfield · Academy Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 210 students
- 7154Hillcrest School and Sixth Form CentreBirmingham · Academy Secondary52.1 Attainment 8 · 627 students
- 7254Pegasus Primary SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 160 students
- 7354Westminster Primary SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 464 students
- 7454Oasis Academy Blakenhale JuniorBirmingham · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 330 students
- 7553Heath Mount Primary SchoolBIRMINGHAM · Academy Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 290 students
- 7653St Peter and St Paul RC Junior and Infant SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 197 students
- 7753Stirchley Primary SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 224 students
- 7852Barr View Primary & Nursery AcademyBirmingham · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 441 students
- 7952E-ACT Heartlands AcademyBirmingham · Academy Secondary50.3 Attainment 8 · 868 students
- 8052Acocks Green Primary SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 484 students
- 8151Ark St Alban's AcademyBirmingham · Academy Secondary46.9 Attainment 8 · 797 students
- 8250Parkfield Community SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 656 students
- 8350St Paul's Catholic Primary SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 169 students
- 8449Woodhouse Primary AcademyBirmingham · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 456 students
- 8549Woodthorpe Junior and Infant SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary– · 203 students
- 8648City Road Primary SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 456 students
- 8748Quinton Church Primary SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 208 students
- 8847Fairway Primary AcademyBirmingham · Academy Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 164 students
- 8947Holy Souls Catholic Primary SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 269 students
- 9047Chilwell Croft AcademyBirmingham · Academy Primary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 362 students
- 9146King Edward VI Sheldon Heath AcademyBirmingham · Academy Secondary47.4 Attainment 8 · 1,188 students
- 9246King Edward VI Northfield School for GirlsBirmingham · Academy Secondary46.0 Attainment 8 · 740 students
- 9345Abbey Catholic Primary SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 419 students
- 9445The Oval SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 639 students
- 9545The University of Birmingham SchoolBirmingham · Academy Secondary45.5 Attainment 8 · 1,188 students
- 9645Green Meadow Primary SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 408 students
- 9745Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT AcademyBirmingham · Academy Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 225 students
- 9844Yardleys SchoolBirmingham · Academy Secondary46.7 Attainment 8 · 930 students
- 9944Oasis Academy BoultonBirmingham · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 222 students
- 10043Small Heath Leadership AcademyBirmingham · Academy Secondary45.7 Attainment 8 · 1,131 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bishop Vesey's Grammar School Sutton Coldfield · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 95.1 Top 5% | 77.1 Attainment 8 | 1,455 |
| 2 | Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls Sutton Coldfield · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 93.7 Top 5% | 79.4 Attainment 8 | 1,236 |
| 3 | King Edward VI Five Ways School Birmingham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 92.9 Top 5% | 75.9 Attainment 8 | 1,324 |
| 4 | King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys Birmingham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 90.7 Top 10% | 72.0 Attainment 8 | 1,054 |
| 5 | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 89.5 Top 10% | 90% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 210 |
| 6 | King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys Birmingham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 87.2 Top 10% | 75.7 Attainment 8 | 1,059 |
| 7 | King Edward VI Handsworth School Birmingham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 86.9 Top 10% | 74.2 Attainment 8 | 1,365 |
| 8 | King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls Birmingham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 86.5 Top 10% | 80.4 Attainment 8 | 1,118 |
| 9 | King Edward VI Aston School Birmingham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 85.9 Top 10% | 71.2 Attainment 8 | 1,023 |
| 10 | Nishkam Primary School Birmingham Birmingham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 85.9 Top 10% | 84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 424 |
| 11 | St James Catholic Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 85.3 Top 10% | 93% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 210 |
| 12 | The Deanery Church of England Primary School Sutton Coldfield · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 82.9 Top 25% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 444 |
| 13 | The Olive School, Small Heath Birmingham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 81.8 Top 25% | 97% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 420 |
| 14 | Hill West Primary School Sutton Coldfield · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 81.5 Top 25% | 78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 389 |
| 15 | The Arthur Terry School Sutton Coldfield · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 80.3 Top 25% | 55.4 Attainment 8 | 1,758 |
| 16 | Bishop Walsh Catholic School Sutton Coldfield · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 79.2 Top 25% | 56.0 Attainment 8 | 1,076 |
| 17 | The Olive School, Birmingham Birmingham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 78.8 Top 25% | 88% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 631 |
| 18 | Kings Norton Girls' School Birmingham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 76.8 Top 25% | 56.6 Attainment 8 | 1,076 |
| 19 | Cromwell Junior and Infant School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 76.0 Top 25% | 97% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 238 |
| 20 | Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 75.2 Top 25% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 206 |
| 21 | Birmingham Ormiston Academy Birmingham · Secondary · Ages 14–19 | Academy | 74.7 Top 25% | 54.1 Attainment 8 | 1,016 |
| 22 | Lift Montgomery Birmingham · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 74.4 Top 25% | 83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 466 |
| 23 | Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Sutton Coldfield · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 73.9 Top 25% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 204 |
| 24 | Jervoise School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 73.0 Top 25% | 83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 198 |
| 25 | Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Birmingham Birmingham · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 72.5 Top 25% | 62.1 Attainment 8 | 618 |
| 26 | Eden Boys' School, Birmingham Birmingham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 71.9 Top 25% | 61.3 Attainment 8 | 606 |
| 27 | Starbank School Birmingham · All-through · Ages 3–16 | Academy | 71.1 Top 25% | 49.0 Attainment 8 | 2,161 |
| 28 | Bordesley Village Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 70.9 Top 25% | 91% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 291 |
| 29 | Plantsbrook School Sutton Coldfield · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 70.9 Top 25% | 51.8 Attainment 8 | 1,574 |
| 30 | Lift Lea Forest Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 70.6 Top 25% | 84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 536 |
| 31 | Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Birmingham East Birmingham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 70.2 Top 25% | 60.8 Attainment 8 | 609 |
| 32 | Dorrington Academy Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 69.2 Top 50% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 651 |
| 33 | Slade Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 68.0 Top 50% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 442 |
| 34 | Lift Four Dwellings Primary Birmingham · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 67.7 Top 50% | 78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 317 |
| 35 | St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth Birmingham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 67.7 Top 50% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 204 |
| 36 | St Peter's Catholic Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 67.6 Top 50% | 80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 210 |
| 37 | The Shirestone Academy Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 67.2 Top 50% | 87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 241 |
| 38 | King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls Birmingham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 67.1 Top 50% | 56.8 Attainment 8 | 989 |
| 39 | Moor Green Primary Academy Birmingham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 67.1 Top 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 450 |
| 40 | Twickenham Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 66.8 Top 50% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 439 |
| 41 | Nishkam High School Birmingham · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 66.7 Top 50% | 51.3 Attainment 8 | 668 |
| 42 | Prince Albert Junior and Infant School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 66.3 Top 50% | 79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 740 |
| 43 | Lift Percy Shurmer Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 66.2 Top 50% | 86% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 459 |
| 44 | Northfield Manor Primary Academy Birmingham · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 66.0 Top 50% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 373 |
| 45 | Ark Victoria Academy Birmingham · All-through · Ages 3–18 | Academy | 65.7 Top 50% | 48.4 Attainment 8 | 1,519 |
| 46 | Mere Green Primary School Sutton Coldfield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 65.3 Top 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 422 |
| 47 | Fairfax Sutton Coldfield · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 64.9 Top 50% | 49.1 Attainment 8 | 1,581 |
| 48 | Lakey Lane Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 63.4 Top 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 435 |
| 49 | Aston Tower Community Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 63.2 Top 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 326 |
| 50 | Ark Tindal Primary Academy Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 63.1 Top 50% | 78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 450 |
| 51 | St Columba's Catholic Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 62.6 Top 50% | 80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 183 |
| 52 | Billesley Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 62.4 Top 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 699 |
| 53 | St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 62.1 Top 50% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 218 |
| 54 | Oasis Academy Short Heath Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 61.9 Top 50% | 78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 427 |
| 55 | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Sutton Coldfield · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 60.9 Top 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 357 |
| 56 | King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys Birmingham · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 60.0 Top 50% | 47.6 Attainment 8 | 815 |
| 57 | St Brigid's Catholic Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 58.8 Top 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 449 |
| 58 | Oasis Academy Hobmoor Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 58.7 Top 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 493 |
| 59 | Sutton Park Primary Sutton Coldfield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 58.2 Top 50% | 72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 297 |
| 60 | Chivenor Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 58.1 Top 50% | 74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 344 |
| 61 | St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 58.0 Top 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 206 |
| 62 | Warren Farm Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 57.6 Top 50% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 319 |
| 63 | Tiverton Academy Birmingham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 57.5 Top 50% | 74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 202 |
| 64 | Princethorpe Junior School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 57.4 Top 50% | 83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 231 |
| 65 | The Orchards Primary Academy Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 57.3 Top 50% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 190 |
| 66 | New Oscott Primary School Sutton Coldfield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 57.1 Top 50% | – | 648 |
| 67 | Birchfield Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 56.3 Top 50% | 72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 605 |
| 68 | Heathfield Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 55.3 Top 50% | 76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 483 |
| 69 | St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School Birmingham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 55.2 Top 50% | 49.9 Attainment 8 | 1,193 |
| 70 | St Nicholas Catholic Primary School Sutton Coldfield · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 54.6 Top 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 210 |
| 71 | Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre Birmingham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 54.4 Top 50% | 52.1 Attainment 8 | 627 |
| 72 | Pegasus Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 54.4 Top 50% | 76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 160 |
| 73 | Westminster Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 53.8 Top 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 464 |
| 74 | Oasis Academy Blakenhale Junior Birmingham · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 53.5 Top 50% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 330 |
| 75 | Heath Mount Primary School BIRMINGHAM · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 53.3 Top 50% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 290 |
| 76 | St Peter and St Paul RC Junior and Infant School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 53.2 Top 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 197 |
| 77 | Stirchley Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 53.1 Top 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 224 |
| 78 | Barr View Primary & Nursery Academy Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 52.2 Top 50% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 441 |
| 79 | E-ACT Heartlands Academy Birmingham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 51.8 Top 50% | 50.3 Attainment 8 | 868 |
| 80 | Acocks Green Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 51.7 Top 50% | 78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 484 |
| 81 | Ark St Alban's Academy Birmingham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 51.1 Top 50% | 46.9 Attainment 8 | 797 |
| 82 | Parkfield Community School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 50.1 Lower 50% | 72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 656 |
| 83 | St Paul's Catholic Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 49.9 Lower 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 169 |
| 84 | Woodhouse Primary Academy Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 49.4 Lower 50% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 456 |
| 85 | Woodthorpe Junior and Infant School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 48.7 Lower 50% | – | 203 |
| 86 | City Road Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 48.2 Lower 50% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 456 |
| 87 | Quinton Church Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 47.7 Lower 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 208 |
| 88 | Fairway Primary Academy Birmingham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 47.1 Lower 50% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 164 |
| 89 | Holy Souls Catholic Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 47.0 Lower 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 269 |
| 90 | Chilwell Croft Academy Birmingham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 46.6 Lower 50% | 72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 362 |
| 91 | King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy Birmingham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 46.1 Lower 50% | 47.4 Attainment 8 | 1,188 |
| 92 | King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls Birmingham · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 45.8 Lower 50% | 46.0 Attainment 8 | 740 |
| 93 | Abbey Catholic Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 45.3 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 419 |
| 94 | The Oval School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 44.9 Lower 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 639 |
| 95 | The University of Birmingham School Birmingham · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 44.8 Lower 50% | 45.5 Attainment 8 | 1,188 |
| 96 | Green Meadow Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 44.6 Lower 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 408 |
| 97 | Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT Academy Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 44.6 Lower 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 225 |
| 98 | Yardleys School Birmingham · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 44.3 Lower 50% | 46.7 Attainment 8 | 930 |
| 99 | Oasis Academy Boulton Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 43.6 Lower 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 222 |
| 100 | Small Heath Leadership Academy Birmingham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 43.3 Lower 50% | 45.7 Attainment 8 | 1,131 |
Bishop Vesey's Grammar School in Sutton Coldfield leads the 2025 list of academies & free schools in Birmingham with a Success Index (England) of 95.1. Of the 100 schools shown, 100 are academy.
For the full picture see the wider West Midlands academies & free schools league table, every school on the Birmingham page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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What is the best academies school in Birmingham?
Bishop Vesey's Grammar School in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands ranks first among academies & free schools in Birmingham with a Success Index (England) of 95.1 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 1,455).
How are academies & free schools in Birmingham ranked?
Each school's Success Index (England) combines 9 factors: ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%), ks2: higher standard (20%), ks2: reading progress (10%), ks2: maths progress (10%), progress 8 (20%), attainment 8 (30%), grade 5+ in english & maths (15%), a level points per entry (10%), community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across England. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.