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Schools in Birmingham, West Midlands (2025)

432 schools · 201,767 students · 259 academy, 137 local authority, 36 independent · median Pupils on roll 404.

Birmingham, in West Midlands, has 432 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 201,767 students. By level there are 307 primary, 112 secondary, 11 all-through, 2 sixth form; by sector 259 academy, 137 local authority, 36 independent.

The median Pupils on roll across Birmingham's schools is 404, above the West Midlands median of 297. Number of pupils in the latest school census.

405 of the 432 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is St Andrew's CofE First School (97.4, top 5% of primary schools nationally), followed by Al-Burhan Grammar School (95.5, top 5% of secondary schools nationally), and King Edward VI Five Ways School (92.9, top 5% of secondary schools nationally). 14 schools sit in the top 10% of England for their type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.

The largest schools are Starbank School (2,161 students), Swanshurst School (1,928 students), Waverley School (1,687 students). 36 schools are single-sex.

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Top 60 schools in Birmingham

The highest-scoring 60 of 405 ranked schools in Birmingham, by Success Index (England). Use the town pages below, the ranking tables or the search box to find every school.

  1. 1
    97
    St Andrew's CofE First SchoolBirmingham · Local authority Primary– · 218 students
  2. 2
    96
    Al-Burhan Grammar SchoolBirmingham · Independent Secondary66.7 Attainment 8 · 114 students
  3. 3
    93
    King Edward VI Five Ways SchoolBirmingham · Academy Secondary75.9 Attainment 8 · 1,324 students
  4. 4
    91
    Green Oak AcademyBirmingham · Independent Secondary61.5 Attainment 8 · 74 students
  5. 5
    91
    King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for BoysBirmingham · Academy Secondary72.0 Attainment 8 · 1,054 students
  6. 6
    90
    St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary90% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 210 students
  7. 7
    88
    Crown Meadow First School & NurseryBirmingham · Local authority Primary– · 337 students
  8. 8
    87
    King Edward VI Camp Hill School for BoysBirmingham · Academy Secondary75.7 Attainment 8 · 1,059 students
  9. 9
    87
    King Edward VI Handsworth SchoolBirmingham · Academy Secondary74.2 Attainment 8 · 1,365 students
  10. 10
    87
    King Edward VI Camp Hill School for GirlsBirmingham · Academy Secondary80.4 Attainment 8 · 1,118 students
  11. 11
    86
    King Edward VI Aston SchoolBirmingham · Academy Secondary71.2 Attainment 8 · 1,023 students
  12. 12
    86
    Nishkam Primary School BirminghamBirmingham · Academy Primary84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 424 students
  13. 13
    85
    St James Catholic Primary SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary93% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 210 students
  14. 14
    85
    St Edward's Catholic Primary SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 234 students
  15. 15
    83
    Grove Vale Primary SchoolBirmingham · Local authority Primary83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 421 students
  16. 16
    82
    The Olive School, Small HeathBirmingham · Academy Primary97% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 420 students
  17. 17
    81
    Moseley Church of England Primary SchoolBirmingham · Local authority Primary80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 210 students
  18. 18
    81
    St Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolBirmingham · Local authority Primary84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 418 students
  19. 19
    81
    Bournville Village PrimaryBirmingham · Local authority Primary79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 652 students
  20. 20
    80
    Chilcote Primary SchoolBirmingham · Local authority Primary81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 458 students
  21. 21
    80
    St Paul's School for GirlsBirmingham · Local authority Secondary61.0 Attainment 8 · 1,033 students
  22. 22
    79
    The Olive School, BirminghamBirmingham · Academy Primary88% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 631 students
  23. 23
    78
    Alvechurch CofE Middle SchoolBirmingham · Academy Secondary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 451 students
  24. 24
    78
    St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary SchoolBirmingham · Local authority Primary84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 245 students
  25. 25
    77
    Kings Norton Girls' SchoolBirmingham · Academy Secondary56.6 Attainment 8 · 1,076 students
  26. 26
    77
    Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary SchoolBirmingham · Local authority Primary83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 217 students
  27. 27
    76
    Cromwell Junior and Infant SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary97% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 238 students
  28. 28
    76
    Beaconside Primary and Nursery SchoolBirmingham · Local authority Primary80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 235 students
  29. 29
    75
    Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 206 students
  30. 30
    75
    Colmore Junior SchoolBirmingham · Local authority Primary79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 475 students
  31. 31
    75
    Birmingham Ormiston AcademyBirmingham · Academy Secondary54.1 Attainment 8 · 1,016 students
  32. 32
    75
    Coppice Primary SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 689 students
  33. 33
    74
    Lift MontgomeryBirmingham · Academy Primary83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 466 students
  34. 34
    73
    Chad Vale Primary SchoolBirmingham · Local authority Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 415 students
  35. 35
    73
    Jervoise SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 198 students
  36. 36
    73
    Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, BirminghamBirmingham · Academy Secondary62.1 Attainment 8 · 618 students
  37. 37
    73
    St Matthew's CofE Primary SchoolBirmingham · Local authority Primary83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 196 students
  38. 38
    72
    Eden Boys' School, BirminghamBirmingham · Academy Secondary61.3 Attainment 8 · 606 students
  39. 39
    72
    St Peters CofE Primary SchoolBirmingham · Local authority Primary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 430 students
  40. 40
    71
    Starbank SchoolBirmingham · Academy All-through49.0 Attainment 8 · 2,161 students
  41. 41
    71
    Bordesley Village Primary SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary91% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 291 students
  42. 42
    71
    St Jude's Catholic Primary SchoolBirmingham · Local authority Primary79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 205 students
  43. 43
    71
    Lift Lea ForestBirmingham · Academy Primary84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 536 students
  44. 44
    70
    Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Birmingham EastBirmingham · Academy Secondary60.8 Attainment 8 · 609 students
  45. 45
    69
    Dorrington AcademyBirmingham · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 651 students
  46. 46
    69
    St Anne's Catholic Primary SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 447 students
  47. 47
    69
    St Alban's Catholic Primary SchoolBirmingham · Local authority Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 207 students
  48. 48
    68
    Al-Furqan Primary SchoolBirmingham · Local authority Primary78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 629 students
  49. 49
    68
    Slade Primary SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 442 students
  50. 50
    68
    Lift Four Dwellings PrimaryBirmingham · Academy Primary78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 317 students
  51. 51
    68
    St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, HandsworthBirmingham · Academy Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 204 students
  52. 52
    68
    Christ The King Catholic Primary SchoolBirmingham · Local authority Primary80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 392 students
  53. 53
    68
    St Peter's Catholic Primary SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 210 students
  54. 54
    67
    The Shirestone AcademyBirmingham · Academy Primary87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 241 students
  55. 55
    67
    King Edward VI Lordswood School for GirlsBirmingham · Academy Secondary56.8 Attainment 8 · 989 students
  56. 56
    67
    Moor Green Primary AcademyBirmingham · Academy Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 450 students
  57. 57
    67
    St Mary's Church of England Primary SchoolBirmingham · Local authority Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 413 students
  58. 58
    67
    Twickenham Primary SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 439 students
  59. 59
    67
    Nishkam High SchoolBirmingham · Academy Secondary51.3 Attainment 8 · 668 students
  60. 60
    66
    Coleshill Church of England Primary SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 336 students

27 further schools in Birmingham are listed without a rank (small rolls, no published Pupils on roll, or unscored types); they appear on their town pages and in search.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best school in Birmingham?

St Andrew's CofE First School is the highest-ranked school in Birmingham with a Success Index (England) of 97.4 out of 100 (Top 5% of primary schools in England).

How many schools are in Birmingham?

Birmingham has 432 schools (307 primary, 112 secondary, 11 all-through, 2 sixth form) educating 201,767 students in 2025.

What is the typical Pupils on roll in Birmingham?

The median Pupils on roll across schools in Birmingham is 404. Number of pupils in the latest school census.