Thousands of youngsters across Birmingham will be stepping into the next phase of their education next year - either starting primary school or secondary school.
As parents undergo the application process, we have put together a list of some of the best primary and secondary schools in the Birmingham which received ‘good’ or ‘outsanding’ Ofted ratings in 2022, according to the Ofsted website.
Schools across the country are regularly inspected by the education watchdog and are graded on a four-point scale. Although they aren’t inspected every year.
‘Outstanding’ is the top rating a school can receive, ‘good’ is second, ‘requires improvement’ the third and ‘inadequate’ is the worst. Primary school applications close on January 15 in Birmingham while applications to secondary school close on Monday (October 31).
Here are all the primary and secondary schools in Birmingham that received a good or outstanding rating in the latest round of inspections in 2022.
1. Ark Boulton Academy, Sparkhill - Good
Published in September the latest Ofsted report said: “Pupils wear their distinctive uniform with pride. They are smart and polite. Pupils treat the school environment with care. Litter and graffiti are rare. Leaders are quick to reward pupils who show self-discipline and commitment. Pupils value this. Most pupils are happy and work hard.” | Google Maps
2. Blackwater Academy, Newtown - Good
The latest Ofsted report in April, read: “This school provides a fresh start for pupils who have previously disengaged from learning. Most pupils arrive disillusioned and often ready to give up on education. They say this school is different because teachers believe in them.” Photo: Google Street View
3. Bordesley Green Girls’ School - good
Published in June, the school’s latest Ofsted report, said: “Pupils are happy at this school and want to succeed. They work hard in lessons and enjoy learning. Staff are equally ambitious for pupils. Teachers have a strong understanding of their subject and prepare pupils well for their examinations.” | Google Street View
4. Bordesley Village Primary School
Bordesley Village Primary received a good rating in January Photo: Google Street View