The summer holidays are looming and Year 6 pupils are getting ready to say goodbye to primary school forever.
As parents prepare for their children to start the next step in their education journeys, we have created a list of all of the 'top' secondary schools in Birmingham, which currently hold Ofsted's highest 'outstanding' mark.
While concerns have been shared regarding Ofsted's single-word judgements, alongside calls for reform, they are currently one way by which parents decide which schools to send their children to.
As of July 8, 2024, 17 secondary schools in Brum are rated as ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted, the top ranking out of four possible outcomes, with 'inadequate' being the lowest mark. See if your child's new secondary school is featured below.

1. King Edward VI Aston School, Aston
Latest report: 01 July 2022 | Google

2. Aston Manor Academy, Aston
Latest report: 04 July 2017 | Google Street View

3. Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Alum Rock
Latest report: 15 March 2023 | Google

4. Heartlands Academy, Nechells
Latest report: 04 March 2014 | Google Street View