Birmingham's history is reflected in the many schools that have closed or been destroyed over the years.
These schools have seen generations of Birmingham's young people walk through their halls from the Victorian era to the present.
There are stories of buildings that were once the cornerstones of education but have since been lost to time among the soaring modern buildings and busy marketplaces.
Some of buildings were victims of war, others of progress, and some simply reached the end of their lifespan, but each playing a crucial role in shaping the city’s educational landscape.
So, without further ado, let’s step back in time and explore the closed and demolished schools of Birmingham…

1. Upper Thomas Street County Primary School, Aston
Upper Thomas Street Board School opened in 1878 for over 1000 students. It was reorganised several times, suffered damage in 1940, and finally closed in 1972, replaced by Aston Tower Community Primary School and Nursery. Source: The National Archives | Image: Facebook

2. Moor End County Primary School, Erdington
Moor End Council School opened in 1909 with accommodation for mixed and infant children. It was reorganised in 1931 into two departments for senior mixed and junior and infant children. The Senior Mixed Department became a separate school in 1945. The school closed in 1954. Source: The National Archives | Image: Birmingham history forum

3. Brandwood County Modern School, Kings Heath
Brandwood County Modern School opened in 1955 as a mixed school. It merged with Maypole School to become Baverstock Academy in 1983. Source: The National Archives | Image: Facebook

4. Baverstock Academy, Druids Heath
The Baverstock Academy previously known as Baverstock Foundation School and Specialist Sports College, was a mixed secondary school. It closed in 2017 and was demolished in 2020. Source: The BBC | Image: Facebook