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.
9. Jewellery Quarter Academy - good
Published in May, the Ofsted report into the secondary school, said: “Jewellery Quarter Academy welcomes everyone and seeks to do the best for pupils and staff. Pupils get along well. Bullying is uncommon, and staff work hard to resolve any disagreements. Pupils feel safe, in part because they can easily report any concerns.” Photo: Google Street View
10. King Edward VI Aston School - Outstanding
The latest Outstanding Ofsted report for the school in July, said: “Pupils at City United Academy get a second chance to succeed in education, having previously missed a lot of school and having significant gaps in their learning. Staff take time to understand pupils’ individual needs.” Photo: Google Street View
11. Nansen Primary School, Saltley - good
The Ofsted report into the school, published in March, read:”Pupils are happy, friendly and respectful. There is a strong community feeling within the school and pupils from all backgrounds and abilities are welcomed with open arms.” | Google Street View
12. Oasis Academy Foundry, Winson Green - good
The school’s latest Osted report in May, read: “Oasis Academy Foundry continues to be a good school. There is enough evidence of improved performance to suggest that the school could be judged outstanding if we were to carry out a section 5 inspection now.” Photo: Google Street View