List of schools in Birmingham facts for kids
Birmingham is a very large city in England, and it has many different types of schools. This list will help you learn about the schools in Birmingham, West Midlands. You'll find out about schools funded by the government and independent schools.
State-Funded Schools in Birmingham
State-funded schools are paid for by the government. This means parents usually don't have to pay tuition fees for their children to attend. These schools follow the national curriculum.
Primary Schools: Learning the Basics
Primary schools are for younger students, usually from ages 4 or 5 up to 10 or 11. In Birmingham, there are many primary schools all over the city. They help kids learn important skills like reading, writing, and maths. Some primary schools are linked to a specific religion, like Roman Catholic (RC) or Church of England (CE) schools.
Here are just a few examples of the many primary schools in Birmingham:
- Abbey RC Primary School, Erdington
- Acocks Green Primary School, Acocks Green
- Alston Primary School, Bordesley Green
- Anderton Park Primary School, Sparkhill
- Aston Tower Community Primary School, Aston
- Bournville Village Primary, Bournville
- Chilcote Primary School, Hall Green
- Cofton Primary School, West Heath
- Fairway Primary Academy, Kings Norton
- George Dixon Primary School, Harborne
- Greet Primary School, Greet
- Hall Green Infant School, Hall Green
- Holy Cross RC Primary School, Walmley
- James Watt Primary School, Soho
- Kings Heath Primary School, Kings Heath
- Lea Forest Primary Academy, Kitts Green
- Little Sutton Primary School, Sutton Coldfield
- Maney Hill Primary School, Maney
- Moor Green Primary School, Moseley
- Nansen Primary School, Washwood Heath
- Oasis Academy Blakenhale Infants, Garretts Green
- The Oratory RC Primary School, Ladywood
- Paganel Primary School, Selly Oak
- Parkfield Community School, Saltley
- Quinton Church Primary School, Quinton
- Robin Hood Academy, Hall Green
- St Alban's RC Primary School, Kings Heath
- St Francis CE Primary School, Bournville
- St George's CE Primary School, Ladywood
- St Joseph's RC Primary School, Sutton Coldfield
- St Mary's CE Primary Academy, Handsworth
- St Nicholas RC Primary School, Sutton Coldfield
- St Thomas More RC Primary School, Sheldon
- Starbank School, Small Heath
- Thornton Primary School, Ward End
- Topcliffe Primary School, Castle Vale
- Walmley Junior School, Walmley
- Washwood Heath Academy, Washwood Heath
- Waverley School, Small Heath
- West Heath Primary School, West Heath
- Yardley Primary School, Yardley
Non-Selective Secondary Schools: Next Steps
After primary school, students go to secondary school, usually from ages 11 to 16 or 18. Non-selective secondary schools accept students based on where they live, not on entrance exams. Birmingham has many of these schools, offering a wide range of subjects.
Here are some of the non-selective secondary schools in Birmingham:
- Archbishop Ilsley RC School, Acocks Green
- Ark Boulton Academy, Sparkhill
- The Arthur Terry School, Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield
- Aston Manor Academy, Aston
- Bartley Green School, Bartley Green
- Birmingham Ormiston Academy, Birmingham City Centre
- Bishop Challoner RC College, Kings Heath
- Bordesley Green Girls' School, Bordesley Green
- Bournville School, Bournville
- Broadway Academy, Perry Barr
- City Academy, Ladywood
- Colmers School, Rednal
- Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School, Bournville
- Eden Boys' School, Perry Barr
- Erdington Academy, Erdington
- Fortis Academy, Great Barr
- George Dixon Academy, Harborne
- Hall Green School, Hall Green
- Harborne Academy, Edgbaston
- Heartlands Academy, Nechells
- Hodge Hill College, Hodge Hill
- Holte School, Lozells
- Holyhead School, Handsworth
- Jewellery Quarter Academy, Birmingham City Centre
- King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy, Sheldon
- Kings Heath Boys, Kings Heath
- King's Norton Boys' School, Kings Norton
- Lordswood Boys' School, Harborne
- Moseley School, Moseley
- Ninestiles Academy, Acocks Green
- Nishkam High School, Lozells
- North Birmingham Academy, Erdington
- Plantsbrook School, Sutton Coldfield
- Queensbridge School, Moseley
- Saltley Academy, Bordesley Green
- Selly Park Girls' School, Selly Park
- Shenley Academy, Northfield
- Small Heath Leadership Academy, Small Heath
- Stockland Green School, Stockland Green
- Swanshurst School, Billesley
- Tile Cross Academy, Tile Cross
- University of Birmingham School, Selly Oak
- Washwood Heath Academy, Washwood Heath
- Wheelers Lane Technology College, Kings Heath
- Yardleys School, Tyseley
*This school is located in Birmingham, but is for pupils from Sandwell.
Grammar Schools: Academic Focus
Grammar schools are a special type of state-funded secondary school. To get into a grammar school, students usually need to pass an entrance exam, often called the "11-plus." These schools are known for focusing strongly on academic subjects.
Here are the grammar schools in Birmingham:
- Bishop Vesey's Grammar School, Sutton Coldfield
- King Edward VI Aston School, Aston
- King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys, Kings Heath
- King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls, Kings Heath
- King Edward VI Five Ways School, Bartley Green
- King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys, Handsworth
- King Edward VI Handsworth School, Handsworth
- Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls, Sutton Coldfield
Special and Alternative Schools: Tailored Support
These schools offer education for students with specific learning needs or those who might benefit from a different type of school environment. They provide extra support and resources to help every student succeed.
Some special and alternative schools in Birmingham include:
- Baskerville School, Harborne
- Beaufort School, Hodge Hill
- Braidwood School for The Deaf, Hodge Hill
- Brays School, Stechford
- Calthorpe Academy, Highgate
- City of Birmingham School, Frankley
- The Dame Ellen Pinsent School, Kings Heath
- Fox Hollies School, Moseley
- Hallmoor School, Kitts Green
- James Brindley School, Ladywood
- Langley School, Four Oaks
- Lindsworth School, Kings Norton
- Longwill School for the Deaf, Northfield
- Mayfield School, Handsworth
- Oscott Manor School, Old Oscott
- The Pines Special School, Castle Bromwich
- Priestley Smith School, Great Barr
- Queensbury School, Erdington
- Selly Oak Trust School, Selly Oak
- Titan Aston Academy, Aston
- Uffculme School, Moseley
- Victoria School, Northfield
- Wilson Stuart School, Erdington
*This school is located in the Borough of Solihull, but is for pupils from Birmingham.
Further Education: Beyond Secondary School
After secondary school, many students choose to continue their education at colleges. These colleges offer a variety of courses, including A-levels, vocational training, and apprenticeships, to help students prepare for university or a career.
Here are some further education colleges in Birmingham:
- Access Creative College
- Birmingham Metropolitan College
- BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy
- Bournville College
- Cadbury Sixth Form College
- Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College
- South & City College Birmingham
Independent Schools in Birmingham
Independent schools are not funded by the government. This means they charge fees for students to attend. They often have their own curriculum and teaching styles, and can offer different facilities.
Primary and Preparatory Schools: Early Independent Learning
These independent schools provide education for younger children, similar to state-funded primary schools. "Preparatory" often means they prepare students for entry into independent senior schools.
Some independent primary and preparatory schools in Birmingham are:
Senior and All-Through Schools: Independent Secondary Education
These independent schools offer education for older students, from around age 11 up to 18. "All-through" schools mean they cover both primary and secondary ages on the same campus.
Examples of independent senior and all-through schools include:
Special and Alternative Independent Schools: Diverse Needs
Similar to state-funded special schools, these independent schools provide specialized support and education for students with particular needs, offering a different approach to learning.
Some independent special and alternative schools are:
- Arc Oakbridge School, Newtown
- Asprire AP School, Hall Green
- Birmingham Independent College, Aston
- Blackwater Academy, Newtown
- Flexible Learning School, Hockley
- Future First Independent School, Hockley
- Green Heath School, Small Heath
- Hopwood Hall School, Edgbaston
- Imedia School, Erdington
- Myles Academy, Soho
- New Horizon Academy, Erdington
- New Ways School, Kings Norton
- Orion School, Hockley
- Priory Woodbourne Hospital School, Edgbaston
- Riverside Education, Stechford
- Silver Birch School, Shard End
- Spring Hill High School, Erdington
- Values Academy, Hockley
Further Education: Independent Colleges
Some independent colleges also offer further education options for students who have finished secondary school.
- Edgbaston College
- Queen Alexandra College
