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
- 193King Edward VI Five Ways SchoolBirmingham · Academy Secondary75.9 Attainment 8 · 1,324 students
- 291King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for BoysBirmingham · Academy Secondary72.0 Attainment 8 · 1,054 students
- 390St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary90% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 210 students
- 487King Edward VI Camp Hill School for BoysBirmingham · Academy Secondary75.7 Attainment 8 · 1,059 students
- 587King Edward VI Handsworth SchoolBirmingham · Academy Secondary74.2 Attainment 8 · 1,365 students
- 687King Edward VI Camp Hill School for GirlsBirmingham · Academy Secondary80.4 Attainment 8 · 1,118 students
- 786King Edward VI Aston SchoolBirmingham · Academy Secondary71.2 Attainment 8 · 1,023 students
- 886Nishkam Primary School BirminghamBirmingham · Academy Primary84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 424 students
- 985St James Catholic Primary SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary93% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 210 students
- 1085St Edward's Catholic Primary SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 234 students
- 1182The Olive School, Small HeathBirmingham · Academy Primary97% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 420 students
- 1279The Olive School, BirminghamBirmingham · Academy Primary88% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 631 students
- 1378Alvechurch CofE Middle SchoolBirmingham · Academy Secondary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 451 students
- 1477Kings Norton Girls' SchoolBirmingham · Academy Secondary56.6 Attainment 8 · 1,076 students
- 1576Cromwell Junior and Infant SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary97% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 238 students
- 1675Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 206 students
- 1775Birmingham Ormiston AcademyBirmingham · Academy Secondary54.1 Attainment 8 · 1,016 students
- 1875Coppice Primary SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 689 students
- 1974Lift MontgomeryBirmingham · Academy Primary83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 466 students
- 2073Jervoise SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 198 students
- 2173Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, BirminghamBirmingham · Academy Secondary62.1 Attainment 8 · 618 students
- 2272Eden Boys' School, BirminghamBirmingham · Academy Secondary61.3 Attainment 8 · 606 students
- 2371Starbank SchoolBirmingham · Academy All-through49.0 Attainment 8 · 2,161 students
- 2471Bordesley Village Primary SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary91% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 291 students
- 2571Lift Lea ForestBirmingham · Academy Primary84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 536 students
- 2670Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Birmingham EastBirmingham · Academy Secondary60.8 Attainment 8 · 609 students
- 2769Dorrington AcademyBirmingham · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 651 students
- 2869St Anne's Catholic Primary SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 447 students
- 2968Slade Primary SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 442 students
- 3068Lift Four Dwellings PrimaryBirmingham · Academy Primary78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 317 students
- 3168St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, HandsworthBirmingham · Academy Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 204 students
- 3268St Peter's Catholic Primary SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 210 students
- 3367The Shirestone AcademyBirmingham · Academy Primary87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 241 students
- 3467King Edward VI Lordswood School for GirlsBirmingham · Academy Secondary56.8 Attainment 8 · 989 students
- 3567Moor Green Primary AcademyBirmingham · Academy Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 450 students
- 3667Twickenham Primary SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 439 students
- 3767Nishkam High SchoolBirmingham · Academy Secondary51.3 Attainment 8 · 668 students
- 3866Coleshill Church of England Primary SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 336 students
- 3966Prince Albert Junior and Infant SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 740 students
- 4066Lift Percy ShurmerBirmingham · Academy Primary86% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 459 students
- 4166Northfield Manor Primary AcademyBirmingham · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 373 students
- 4266Ark Victoria AcademyBirmingham · Academy All-through48.4 Attainment 8 · 1,519 students
- 4366Smith's Wood Primary AcademyBirmingham · Academy Primary82% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 445 students
- 4463Lakey Lane Primary SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 435 students
- 4563Aston Tower Community Primary SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 326 students
- 4663Ark Tindal Primary AcademyBirmingham · Academy Primary78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 450 students
- 4763St Columba's Catholic Primary SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 183 students
- 4862Billesley Primary SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 699 students
- 4962St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and NurseryBirmingham · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 218 students
- 5062Oasis Academy Short HeathBirmingham · Academy Primary78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 427 students
- 5162St Anthony's Catholic Primary SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 253 students
- 5260King Edward VI King's Norton School for BoysBirmingham · Academy Secondary47.6 Attainment 8 · 815 students
- 5359St Brigid's Catholic Primary SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 449 students
- 5459Oasis Academy HobmoorBirmingham · Academy Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 493 students
- 5558Chivenor Primary SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 344 students
- 5658St John Fisher Catholic Primary SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 206 students
- 5758Warren Farm Primary SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 319 students
- 5858Tiverton AcademyBirmingham · Academy Primary74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 202 students
- 5957Princethorpe Junior SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 231 students
- 6057Fordbridge Community Primary SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 522 students
- 6157The Orchards Primary AcademyBirmingham · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 190 students
- 6256Birchfield Primary SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 605 students
- 6356Meadow View AcademyBirmingham · Academy Primary– · 467 students
- 6456Pheasey Park Farm Primary School and Early Years CentreBirmingham · Academy Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 621 students
- 6555Heathfield Primary SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 483 students
- 6655St Thomas Aquinas Catholic SchoolBirmingham · Academy Secondary49.9 Attainment 8 · 1,193 students
- 6754Hillcrest School and Sixth Form CentreBirmingham · Academy Secondary52.1 Attainment 8 · 627 students
- 6854Pegasus Primary SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 160 students
- 6954Westminster Primary SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 464 students
- 7054Oasis Academy Blakenhale JuniorBirmingham · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 330 students
- 7153Heath Mount Primary SchoolBIRMINGHAM · Academy Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 290 students
- 7253St Peter and St Paul RC Junior and Infant SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 197 students
- 7353Stirchley Primary SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 224 students
- 7452Barr View Primary & Nursery AcademyBirmingham · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 441 students
- 7552E-ACT Heartlands AcademyBirmingham · Academy Secondary50.3 Attainment 8 · 868 students
- 7652Acocks Green Primary SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 484 students
- 7751Marston Green Infant AcademyBirmingham · Academy Primary– · 326 students
- 7851Ark St Alban's AcademyBirmingham · Academy Secondary46.9 Attainment 8 · 797 students
- 7950Parkfield Community SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 656 students
- 8050St Paul's Catholic Primary SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 169 students
- 8149Woodhouse Primary AcademyBirmingham · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 456 students
- 8249Holywell Primary and Nursery SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 410 students
- 8349Q3 Academy Great BarrBirmingham · Academy Secondary44.2 Attainment 8 · 1,153 students
- 8449Woodthorpe Junior and Infant SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary– · 203 students
- 8548City Road Primary SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 456 students
- 8648Windy Arbor Primary SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 407 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
- 9147Park Hall AcademyBirmingham · Academy Secondary45.6 Attainment 8 · 1,269 students
- 9246Castle Bromwich Junior SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 467 students
- 9346King Edward VI Sheldon Heath AcademyBirmingham · Academy Secondary47.4 Attainment 8 · 1,188 students
- 9446Holy Name Catholic Primary SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary– · 191 students
- 9546King Edward VI Northfield School for GirlsBirmingham · Academy Secondary46.0 Attainment 8 · 740 students
- 9645Abbey Catholic Primary SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 419 students
- 9745Castle Bromwich Infant and Nursery SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary– · 487 students
- 9845The Oval SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 639 students
- 9945The University of Birmingham SchoolBirmingham · Academy Secondary45.5 Attainment 8 · 1,188 students
- 10045Green Meadow Primary SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 408 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | King Edward VI Five Ways School Birmingham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 92.9 Top 5% | 75.9 Attainment 8 | 1,324 |
| 2 | King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys Birmingham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 90.7 Top 10% | 72.0 Attainment 8 | 1,054 |
| 3 | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 89.5 Top 10% | 90% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 210 |
| 4 | King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys Birmingham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 87.2 Top 10% | 75.7 Attainment 8 | 1,059 |
| 5 | King Edward VI Handsworth School Birmingham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 86.9 Top 10% | 74.2 Attainment 8 | 1,365 |
| 6 | King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls Birmingham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 86.5 Top 10% | 80.4 Attainment 8 | 1,118 |
| 7 | King Edward VI Aston School Birmingham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 85.9 Top 10% | 71.2 Attainment 8 | 1,023 |
| 8 | Nishkam Primary School Birmingham Birmingham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 85.9 Top 10% | 84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 424 |
| 9 | St James Catholic Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 85.3 Top 10% | 93% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 210 |
| 10 | St Edward's Catholic Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 85.1 Top 10% | 87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 234 |
| 11 | The Olive School, Small Heath Birmingham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 81.8 Top 25% | 97% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 420 |
| 12 | The Olive School, Birmingham Birmingham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 78.8 Top 25% | 88% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 631 |
| 13 | Alvechurch CofE Middle School Birmingham · Secondary · Ages 9–13 | Academy | 77.8 Top 25% | 72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 451 |
| 14 | Kings Norton Girls' School Birmingham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 76.8 Top 25% | 56.6 Attainment 8 | 1,076 |
| 15 | Cromwell Junior and Infant School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 76.0 Top 25% | 97% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 238 |
| 16 | Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 75.2 Top 25% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 206 |
| 17 | Birmingham Ormiston Academy Birmingham · Secondary · Ages 14–19 | Academy | 74.7 Top 25% | 54.1 Attainment 8 | 1,016 |
| 18 | Coppice Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 74.5 Top 25% | 78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 689 |
| 19 | Lift Montgomery Birmingham · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 74.4 Top 25% | 83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 466 |
| 20 | Jervoise School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 73.0 Top 25% | 83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 198 |
| 21 | Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Birmingham Birmingham · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 72.5 Top 25% | 62.1 Attainment 8 | 618 |
| 22 | Eden Boys' School, Birmingham Birmingham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 71.9 Top 25% | 61.3 Attainment 8 | 606 |
| 23 | Starbank School Birmingham · All-through · Ages 3–16 | Academy | 71.1 Top 25% | 49.0 Attainment 8 | 2,161 |
| 24 | Bordesley Village Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 70.9 Top 25% | 91% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 291 |
| 25 | Lift Lea Forest Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 70.6 Top 25% | 84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 536 |
| 26 | Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Birmingham East Birmingham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 70.2 Top 25% | 60.8 Attainment 8 | 609 |
| 27 | Dorrington Academy Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 69.2 Top 50% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 651 |
| 28 | St Anne's Catholic Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 69.2 Top 50% | 76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 447 |
| 29 | Slade Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 68.0 Top 50% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 442 |
| 30 | Lift Four Dwellings Primary Birmingham · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 67.7 Top 50% | 78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 317 |
| 31 | St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth Birmingham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 67.7 Top 50% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 204 |
| 32 | St Peter's Catholic Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 67.6 Top 50% | 80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 210 |
| 33 | The Shirestone Academy Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 67.2 Top 50% | 87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 241 |
| 34 | King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls Birmingham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 67.1 Top 50% | 56.8 Attainment 8 | 989 |
| 35 | Moor Green Primary Academy Birmingham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 67.1 Top 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 450 |
| 36 | Twickenham Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 66.8 Top 50% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 439 |
| 37 | Nishkam High School Birmingham · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 66.7 Top 50% | 51.3 Attainment 8 | 668 |
| 38 | Coleshill Church of England Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 66.4 Top 50% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 336 |
| 39 | Prince Albert Junior and Infant School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 66.3 Top 50% | 79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 740 |
| 40 | Lift Percy Shurmer Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 66.2 Top 50% | 86% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 459 |
| 41 | Northfield Manor Primary Academy Birmingham · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 66.0 Top 50% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 373 |
| 42 | Ark Victoria Academy Birmingham · All-through · Ages 3–18 | Academy | 65.7 Top 50% | 48.4 Attainment 8 | 1,519 |
| 43 | Smith's Wood Primary Academy Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 65.6 Top 50% | 82% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 445 |
| 44 | Lakey Lane Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 63.4 Top 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 435 |
| 45 | Aston Tower Community Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 63.2 Top 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 326 |
| 46 | Ark Tindal Primary Academy Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 63.1 Top 50% | 78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 450 |
| 47 | St Columba's Catholic Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 62.6 Top 50% | 80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 183 |
| 48 | Billesley Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 62.4 Top 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 699 |
| 49 | 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 |
| 50 | Oasis Academy Short Heath Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 61.9 Top 50% | 78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 427 |
| 51 | St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 61.7 Top 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 253 |
| 52 | King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys Birmingham · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 60.0 Top 50% | 47.6 Attainment 8 | 815 |
| 53 | St Brigid's Catholic Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 58.8 Top 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 449 |
| 54 | Oasis Academy Hobmoor Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 58.7 Top 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 493 |
| 55 | Chivenor Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 58.1 Top 50% | 74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 344 |
| 56 | St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 58.0 Top 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 206 |
| 57 | Warren Farm Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 57.6 Top 50% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 319 |
| 58 | Tiverton Academy Birmingham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 57.5 Top 50% | 74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 202 |
| 59 | Princethorpe Junior School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 57.4 Top 50% | 83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 231 |
| 60 | Fordbridge Community Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 57.3 Top 50% | 74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 522 |
| 61 | The Orchards Primary Academy Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 57.3 Top 50% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 190 |
| 62 | Birchfield Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 56.3 Top 50% | 72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 605 |
| 63 | Meadow View Academy Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 56.0 Top 50% | – | 467 |
| 64 | Pheasey Park Farm Primary School and Early Years Centre Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 55.8 Top 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 621 |
| 65 | Heathfield Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 55.3 Top 50% | 76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 483 |
| 66 | St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School Birmingham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 55.2 Top 50% | 49.9 Attainment 8 | 1,193 |
| 67 | Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre Birmingham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 54.4 Top 50% | 52.1 Attainment 8 | 627 |
| 68 | Pegasus Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 54.4 Top 50% | 76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 160 |
| 69 | Westminster Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 53.8 Top 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 464 |
| 70 | Oasis Academy Blakenhale Junior Birmingham · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 53.5 Top 50% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 330 |
| 71 | Heath Mount Primary School BIRMINGHAM · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 53.3 Top 50% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 290 |
| 72 | 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 |
| 73 | Stirchley Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 53.1 Top 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 224 |
| 74 | Barr View Primary & Nursery Academy Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 52.2 Top 50% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 441 |
| 75 | E-ACT Heartlands Academy Birmingham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 51.8 Top 50% | 50.3 Attainment 8 | 868 |
| 76 | Acocks Green Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 51.7 Top 50% | 78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 484 |
| 77 | Marston Green Infant Academy Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Academy | 51.2 Top 50% | – | 326 |
| 78 | Ark St Alban's Academy Birmingham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 51.1 Top 50% | 46.9 Attainment 8 | 797 |
| 79 | Parkfield Community School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 50.1 Lower 50% | 72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 656 |
| 80 | St Paul's Catholic Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 49.9 Lower 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 169 |
| 81 | Woodhouse Primary Academy Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 49.4 Lower 50% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 456 |
| 82 | Holywell Primary and Nursery School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 49.2 Lower 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 410 |
| 83 | Q3 Academy Great Barr Birmingham · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 48.7 Top 50% | 44.2 Attainment 8 | 1,153 |
| 84 | Woodthorpe Junior and Infant School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 48.7 Lower 50% | – | 203 |
| 85 | City Road Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 48.2 Lower 50% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 456 |
| 86 | Windy Arbor Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 47.8 Lower 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 407 |
| 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 | Park Hall Academy Birmingham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 46.6 Lower 50% | 45.6 Attainment 8 | 1,269 |
| 92 | Castle Bromwich Junior School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 46.3 Lower 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 467 |
| 93 | King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy Birmingham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 46.1 Lower 50% | 47.4 Attainment 8 | 1,188 |
| 94 | Holy Name Catholic Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 46.0 Lower 50% | – | 191 |
| 95 | King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls Birmingham · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 45.8 Lower 50% | 46.0 Attainment 8 | 740 |
| 96 | Abbey Catholic Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 45.3 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 419 |
| 97 | Castle Bromwich Infant and Nursery School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 2–7 | Academy | 44.9 Lower 50% | – | 487 |
| 98 | The Oval School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 44.9 Lower 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 639 |
| 99 | The University of Birmingham School Birmingham · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 44.8 Lower 50% | 45.5 Attainment 8 | 1,188 |
| 100 | Green Meadow Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 44.6 Lower 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 408 |
King Edward VI Five Ways School in Birmingham leads the 2025 list of academies & free schools in Birmingham with a Success Index (England) of 92.9. 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?
King Edward VI Five Ways School in Birmingham, West Midlands ranks first among academies & free schools in Birmingham with a Success Index (England) of 92.9 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 1,324).
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.