Birmingham state schools league table 2025
Academies, free schools and local-authority maintained schools. 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.
- Primary Schools in Birmingham
- Secondary Schools in Birmingham
- Academies & Free Schools in Birmingham
- Independent Schools in Birmingham
- Grammar Schools in Birmingham
- Girls' Schools in Birmingham
- Boys' Schools in Birmingham
- Secondary Schools by Attainment 8 in Birmingham
- Primary Schools by KS2 Results in Birmingham
- Sixth Forms by A Level Results in Birmingham
- Largest Schools in Birmingham
- 197St Andrew's CofE First SchoolBirmingham · Local authority Primary– · 218 students
- 293King Edward VI Five Ways SchoolBirmingham · Academy Secondary75.9 Attainment 8 · 1,324 students
- 391King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for BoysBirmingham · Academy Secondary72.0 Attainment 8 · 1,054 students
- 490St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary90% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 210 students
- 588Crown Meadow First School & NurseryBirmingham · Local authority Primary– · 337 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
- 1285St Edward's Catholic Primary SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 234 students
- 1383Grove Vale Primary SchoolBirmingham · Local authority Primary83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 421 students
- 1482The Olive School, Small HeathBirmingham · Academy Primary97% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 420 students
- 1581Moseley Church of England Primary SchoolBirmingham · Local authority Primary80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 210 students
- 1681St Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolBirmingham · Local authority Primary84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 418 students
- 1781Bournville Village PrimaryBirmingham · Local authority Primary79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 652 students
- 1880Chilcote Primary SchoolBirmingham · Local authority Primary81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 458 students
- 1980St Paul's School for GirlsBirmingham · Local authority Secondary61.0 Attainment 8 · 1,033 students
- 2079The Olive School, BirminghamBirmingham · Academy Primary88% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 631 students
- 2178Alvechurch CofE Middle SchoolBirmingham · Academy Secondary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 451 students
- 2278St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary SchoolBirmingham · Local authority Primary84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 245 students
- 2377Kings Norton Girls' SchoolBirmingham · Academy Secondary56.6 Attainment 8 · 1,076 students
- 2477Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary SchoolBirmingham · Local authority Primary83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 217 students
- 2576Cromwell Junior and Infant SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary97% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 238 students
- 2676Beaconside Primary and Nursery SchoolBirmingham · Local authority Primary80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 235 students
- 2775Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 206 students
- 2875Colmore Junior SchoolBirmingham · Local authority Primary79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 475 students
- 2975Birmingham Ormiston AcademyBirmingham · Academy Secondary54.1 Attainment 8 · 1,016 students
- 3075Coppice Primary SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 689 students
- 3174Lift MontgomeryBirmingham · Academy Primary83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 466 students
- 3273Chad Vale Primary SchoolBirmingham · Local authority Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 415 students
- 3373Jervoise SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 198 students
- 3473Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, BirminghamBirmingham · Academy Secondary62.1 Attainment 8 · 618 students
- 3573St Matthew's CofE Primary SchoolBirmingham · Local authority Primary83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 196 students
- 3672Eden Boys' School, BirminghamBirmingham · Academy Secondary61.3 Attainment 8 · 606 students
- 3772St Peters CofE Primary SchoolBirmingham · Local authority Primary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 430 students
- 3871Starbank SchoolBirmingham · Academy All-through49.0 Attainment 8 · 2,161 students
- 3971Bordesley Village Primary SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary91% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 291 students
- 4071St Jude's Catholic Primary SchoolBirmingham · Local authority Primary79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 205 students
- 4171Lift Lea ForestBirmingham · Academy Primary84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 536 students
- 4270Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Birmingham EastBirmingham · Academy Secondary60.8 Attainment 8 · 609 students
- 4369Dorrington AcademyBirmingham · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 651 students
- 4469St Anne's Catholic Primary SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 447 students
- 4569St Alban's Catholic Primary SchoolBirmingham · Local authority Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 207 students
- 4668Al-Furqan Primary SchoolBirmingham · Local authority Primary78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 629 students
- 4768Slade Primary SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 442 students
- 4868Lift Four Dwellings PrimaryBirmingham · Academy Primary78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 317 students
- 4968St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, HandsworthBirmingham · Academy Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 204 students
- 5068Christ The King Catholic Primary SchoolBirmingham · Local authority Primary80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 392 students
- 5168St Peter's Catholic Primary SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 210 students
- 5267The Shirestone AcademyBirmingham · Academy Primary87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 241 students
- 5367King Edward VI Lordswood School for GirlsBirmingham · Academy Secondary56.8 Attainment 8 · 989 students
- 5467Moor Green Primary AcademyBirmingham · Academy Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 450 students
- 5567St Mary's Church of England Primary SchoolBirmingham · Local authority Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 413 students
- 5667Twickenham Primary SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 439 students
- 5767Nishkam High SchoolBirmingham · Academy Secondary51.3 Attainment 8 · 668 students
- 5866Coleshill Church of England Primary SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 336 students
- 5966Prince Albert Junior and Infant SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 740 students
- 6066Lift Percy ShurmerBirmingham · Academy Primary86% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 459 students
- 6166Northfield Manor Primary AcademyBirmingham · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 373 students
- 6266Ark Victoria AcademyBirmingham · Academy All-through48.4 Attainment 8 · 1,519 students
- 6366Smith's Wood Primary AcademyBirmingham · Academy Primary82% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 445 students
- 6466St Dunstan's Catholic Primary SchoolBirmingham · Local authority Primary81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 288 students
- 6564SS John and Monica Catholic Primary SchoolBirmingham · Local authority Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 199 students
- 6663Lakey Lane Primary SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 435 students
- 6763Whitecrest Primary SchoolBirmingham · Local authority Primary74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 197 students
- 6863Aston Tower Community Primary SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 326 students
- 6963Ark Tindal Primary AcademyBirmingham · Academy Primary78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 450 students
- 7063St Columba's Catholic Primary SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 183 students
- 7162Billesley Primary SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 699 students
- 7262St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and NurseryBirmingham · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 218 students
- 7362Oasis Academy Short HeathBirmingham · Academy Primary78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 427 students
- 7462St Anthony's Catholic Primary SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 253 students
- 7561St Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant SchoolBirmingham · Local authority Primary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 353 students
- 7661St Gerard's Catholic Primary SchoolBirmingham · Local authority Primary80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 235 students
- 7760Cherry Orchard Primary SchoolBirmingham · Local authority Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 440 students
- 7860King Edward VI King's Norton School for BoysBirmingham · Academy Secondary47.6 Attainment 8 · 815 students
- 7960Queensbridge SchoolBirmingham · Local authority Secondary48.5 Attainment 8 · 911 students
- 8059Gilbertstone Primary SchoolBirmingham · Local authority Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 411 students
- 8159St Brigid's Catholic Primary SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 449 students
- 8259Oasis Academy HobmoorBirmingham · Academy Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 493 students
- 8358Water Mill Primary SchoolBirmingham · Local authority Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 205 students
- 8458Chivenor Primary SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 344 students
- 8558Wheelers Lane Technology CollegeBirmingham · Local authority Secondary48.4 Attainment 8 · 672 students
- 8658St John Fisher Catholic Primary SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 206 students
- 8758Hall Green Junior SchoolBirmingham · Local authority Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 482 students
- 8858Warren Farm Primary SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 319 students
- 8958Tiverton AcademyBirmingham · Academy Primary74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 202 students
- 9057Princethorpe Junior SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 231 students
- 9157Fordbridge Community Primary SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 522 students
- 9257The Orchards Primary AcademyBirmingham · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 190 students
- 9357Cotteridge Primary SchoolBirmingham · Local authority Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 444 students
- 9456Birchfield Primary SchoolBirmingham · Academy Primary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 605 students
- 9556Ferndale Primary SchoolBirmingham · Local authority Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 551 students
- 9656Selly Park Girls' SchoolBirmingham · Local authority Secondary52.4 Attainment 8 · 803 students
- 9756Meadow View AcademyBirmingham · Academy Primary– · 467 students
- 9856Pheasey Park Farm Primary School and Early Years CentreBirmingham · Academy Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 621 students
- 9956Shaw Hill Primary SchoolBirmingham · Local authority Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 474 students
- 10055Arden Primary SchoolBirmingham · Local authority Primary78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 692 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Andrew's CofE First School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 5–9 | Local authority | 97.4 Top 5% | – | 218 |
| 2 | King Edward VI Five Ways School Birmingham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 92.9 Top 5% | 75.9 Attainment 8 | 1,324 |
| 3 | King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys Birmingham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 90.7 Top 10% | 72.0 Attainment 8 | 1,054 |
| 4 | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 89.5 Top 10% | 90% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 210 |
| 5 | Crown Meadow First School & Nursery Birmingham · Primary · Ages 2–9 | Local authority | 87.6 Top 10% | – | 337 |
| 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 | St Edward's Catholic Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 85.1 Top 10% | 87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 234 |
| 13 | Grove Vale Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 83.3 Top 25% | 83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 421 |
| 14 | The Olive School, Small Heath Birmingham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 81.8 Top 25% | 97% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 420 |
| 15 | Moseley Church of England Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 81.1 Top 25% | 80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 210 |
| 16 | St Mary's Catholic Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 80.7 Top 25% | 84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 418 |
| 17 | Bournville Village Primary Birmingham · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Local authority | 80.6 Top 25% | 79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 652 |
| 18 | Chilcote Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 79.6 Top 25% | 81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 458 |
| 19 | St Paul's School for Girls Birmingham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 79.6 Top 25% | 61.0 Attainment 8 | 1,033 |
| 20 | The Olive School, Birmingham Birmingham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 78.8 Top 25% | 88% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 631 |
| 21 | Alvechurch CofE Middle School Birmingham · Secondary · Ages 9–13 | Academy | 77.8 Top 25% | 72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 451 |
| 22 | St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 77.5 Top 25% | 84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 245 |
| 23 | Kings Norton Girls' School Birmingham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 76.8 Top 25% | 56.6 Attainment 8 | 1,076 |
| 24 | Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 76.7 Top 25% | 83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 217 |
| 25 | Cromwell Junior and Infant School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 76.0 Top 25% | 97% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 238 |
| 26 | Beaconside Primary and Nursery School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 75.8 Top 25% | 80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 235 |
| 27 | Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 75.2 Top 25% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 206 |
| 28 | Colmore Junior School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Local authority | 74.9 Top 25% | 79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 475 |
| 29 | Birmingham Ormiston Academy Birmingham · Secondary · Ages 14–19 | Academy | 74.7 Top 25% | 54.1 Attainment 8 | 1,016 |
| 30 | Coppice Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 74.5 Top 25% | 78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 689 |
| 31 | Lift Montgomery Birmingham · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 74.4 Top 25% | 83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 466 |
| 32 | Chad Vale Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 73.1 Top 25% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 415 |
| 33 | Jervoise School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 73.0 Top 25% | 83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 198 |
| 34 | Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Birmingham Birmingham · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 72.5 Top 25% | 62.1 Attainment 8 | 618 |
| 35 | St Matthew's CofE Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 72.5 Top 25% | 83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 196 |
| 36 | Eden Boys' School, Birmingham Birmingham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 71.9 Top 25% | 61.3 Attainment 8 | 606 |
| 37 | St Peters CofE Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 71.8 Top 25% | 72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 430 |
| 38 | Starbank School Birmingham · All-through · Ages 3–16 | Academy | 71.1 Top 25% | 49.0 Attainment 8 | 2,161 |
| 39 | Bordesley Village Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 70.9 Top 25% | 91% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 291 |
| 40 | St Jude's Catholic Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 70.7 Top 25% | 79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 205 |
| 41 | Lift Lea Forest Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 70.6 Top 25% | 84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 536 |
| 42 | Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Birmingham East Birmingham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 70.2 Top 25% | 60.8 Attainment 8 | 609 |
| 43 | Dorrington Academy Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 69.2 Top 50% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 651 |
| 44 | St Anne's Catholic Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 69.2 Top 50% | 76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 447 |
| 45 | St Alban's Catholic Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 68.8 Top 50% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 207 |
| 46 | Al-Furqan Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 68.4 Top 50% | 78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 629 |
| 47 | Slade Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 68.0 Top 50% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 442 |
| 48 | Lift Four Dwellings Primary Birmingham · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 67.7 Top 50% | 78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 317 |
| 49 | St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth Birmingham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 67.7 Top 50% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 204 |
| 50 | Christ The King Catholic Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 67.6 Top 50% | 80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 392 |
| 51 | St Peter's Catholic Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 67.6 Top 50% | 80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 210 |
| 52 | The Shirestone Academy Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 67.2 Top 50% | 87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 241 |
| 53 | King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls Birmingham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 67.1 Top 50% | 56.8 Attainment 8 | 989 |
| 54 | Moor Green Primary Academy Birmingham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 67.1 Top 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 450 |
| 55 | St Mary's Church of England Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 66.9 Top 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 413 |
| 56 | Twickenham Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 66.8 Top 50% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 439 |
| 57 | Nishkam High School Birmingham · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 66.7 Top 50% | 51.3 Attainment 8 | 668 |
| 58 | Coleshill Church of England Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 66.4 Top 50% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 336 |
| 59 | Prince Albert Junior and Infant School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 66.3 Top 50% | 79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 740 |
| 60 | Lift Percy Shurmer Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 66.2 Top 50% | 86% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 459 |
| 61 | Northfield Manor Primary Academy Birmingham · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 66.0 Top 50% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 373 |
| 62 | Ark Victoria Academy Birmingham · All-through · Ages 3–18 | Academy | 65.7 Top 50% | 48.4 Attainment 8 | 1,519 |
| 63 | Smith's Wood Primary Academy Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 65.6 Top 50% | 82% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 445 |
| 64 | St Dunstan's Catholic Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 65.6 Top 50% | 81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 288 |
| 65 | SS John and Monica Catholic Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 63.7 Top 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 199 |
| 66 | Lakey Lane Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 63.4 Top 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 435 |
| 67 | Whitecrest Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 63.3 Top 50% | 74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 197 |
| 68 | Aston Tower Community Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 63.2 Top 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 326 |
| 69 | Ark Tindal Primary Academy Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 63.1 Top 50% | 78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 450 |
| 70 | St Columba's Catholic Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 62.6 Top 50% | 80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 183 |
| 71 | Billesley Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 62.4 Top 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 699 |
| 72 | 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 |
| 73 | Oasis Academy Short Heath Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 61.9 Top 50% | 78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 427 |
| 74 | St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 61.7 Top 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 253 |
| 75 | St Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 61.1 Top 50% | 72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 353 |
| 76 | St Gerard's Catholic Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 60.6 Top 50% | 80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 235 |
| 77 | Cherry Orchard Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 60.2 Top 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 440 |
| 78 | King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys Birmingham · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 60.0 Top 50% | 47.6 Attainment 8 | 815 |
| 79 | Queensbridge School Birmingham · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Local authority | 59.7 Top 50% | 48.5 Attainment 8 | 911 |
| 80 | Gilbertstone Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 58.8 Top 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 411 |
| 81 | St Brigid's Catholic Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 58.8 Top 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 449 |
| 82 | Oasis Academy Hobmoor Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 58.7 Top 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 493 |
| 83 | Water Mill Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 58.3 Top 50% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 205 |
| 84 | Chivenor Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 58.1 Top 50% | 74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 344 |
| 85 | Wheelers Lane Technology College Birmingham · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Local authority | 58.1 Top 50% | 48.4 Attainment 8 | 672 |
| 86 | St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 58.0 Top 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 206 |
| 87 | Hall Green Junior School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Local authority | 57.6 Top 50% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 482 |
| 88 | Warren Farm Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 57.6 Top 50% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 319 |
| 89 | Tiverton Academy Birmingham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 57.5 Top 50% | 74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 202 |
| 90 | Princethorpe Junior School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 57.4 Top 50% | 83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 231 |
| 91 | Fordbridge Community Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 57.3 Top 50% | 74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 522 |
| 92 | The Orchards Primary Academy Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 57.3 Top 50% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 190 |
| 93 | Cotteridge Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 56.9 Top 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 444 |
| 94 | Birchfield Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 56.3 Top 50% | 72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 605 |
| 95 | Ferndale Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 56.1 Top 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 551 |
| 96 | Selly Park Girls' School Birmingham · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Local authority | 56.1 Top 50% | 52.4 Attainment 8 | 803 |
| 97 | Meadow View Academy Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 56.0 Top 50% | – | 467 |
| 98 | 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 |
| 99 | Shaw Hill Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 55.6 Top 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 474 |
| 100 | Arden Primary School Birmingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 55.4 Top 50% | 78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 692 |
St Andrew's CofE First School in Birmingham leads the 2025 list of state schools in Birmingham with a Success Index (England) of 97.4. Of the 100 schools shown, 64 are academy, 36 are local authority.
For the full picture see the wider West Midlands state schools league table, every school on the Birmingham page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best state school in Birmingham?
St Andrew's CofE First School in Birmingham, West Midlands ranks first among state schools in Birmingham with a Success Index (England) of 97.4 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 218).
How are state 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.