These are the best performing secondary schools in Birmingham, according to the latest data available.
Children up and down the coutry will currently be taking their GCSE exams after studying hard for months, but which are the best performing secondary schools in the city?
Many parents will also be going through the process of seeking out the best schools for their children when they make the jump from first school in September. With all of this in mind, we’ve taken a look at the best perorming secondary schools in Birmigham using the Sunday Times’ Parent Power Guide for 2023.
Schools are ranked by performance at GCSE in summer 2019. The number of 9, 8, 7, A* and A grades gained at GCSE is expressed as a percentage of the total number of GCSE entries overall. This includes IGCSEs sat in independent schools. This is single weighted.
Our list includes both state and independent schools in the city. Here are the 15 best performing secondary schools in Birmingham.

13. Kings Norton Girls’ School and Sixth Form
At Kings Norton Girls’ School , 41% of GCSE grades are at A*/A/ (9/8/7) | Google Street View

14. Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre, Bartley Green
39.6% of GCSE’s were at A*/A/ (9/8/7) at the school | Google Street View

15. Bishop Walsh Catholic School, Sutton Coldfield
At Bishop Walsh, 34.1% of GCSE grades are at A*/A/ (9/8/7) | Google Maps