Schools in Birmingham
There are 39 schools in Birmingham on SchoolFinder — 33 independent and 6 grammar schools, 12 with a top inspection rating. Independent day fees range from about £3,600 to £28,500 a year. Schools are ordered by their latest exam results — open any school for full fees, results and admissions.
39
Schools
£4–29k
Day fees
6
Grammar
12
Top rated
Schools in Birmingham, ranked by results
1
King Edward VI High School for Girls
Senior· Girls· £19k/yr
88.2% GCSE 7+
65.2% A*–B
ISI Excellent (2019)
2
King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls
Grammar· Girls
84.6% GCSE 7+
55.1% A*–B
Ofsted Outstanding (2021)
3
King Edward's School
Senior· Boys· £19k/yr
75.8% GCSE 7+
ISI Excellent (2023)
4
King Edward VI Five Ways School
Grammar· Co-ed
70.2% GCSE 7+
40.9% A*–B
Ofsted Good (2023)
5
King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys
Grammar· Boys
67.3% GCSE 7+
61.7% A*–B
Ofsted Outstanding (2023)
6
King Edward VI Handsworth School
Grammar· Girls
66.2% GCSE 7+
33.7% A*–B
ISI Excellent (2022)
7
King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys
Grammar· Boys
65.3% GCSE 7+
31.3% A*–B
Ofsted Good (2024)
8
King Edward VI Aston School
Grammar· Boys
59% GCSE 7+
26% A*–B
Ofsted Outstanding (2022)
9
Edgbaston High School for Girls
All-Through· Girls· £20k/yr
57.2% GCSE 7+
23.5% A*–B
ISI Excellent (2023)
10
Al-Burhan Grammar School
Senior· Girls· £5k/yr
55% GCSE 7+
Ofsted Good (2022)
11
Green Oak Academy
Senior· Girls· £4k/yr
50.6% GCSE 7+
Ofsted Good (2023)
12
Hamd House School
All-Through· Co-ed· £5k/yr
34.6% GCSE 7+
Ofsted Outstanding (2023)
13
Hazrat Khadijatul Kubra Girls School
Senior· Girls· £4k/yr
22.2% GCSE 7+
Ofsted Good (2024)
14
Mander Portman Woodward Independent College
Senior· Co-ed· £26k/yr
20.3% GCSE 7+
16% A*–B
Not yet inspected
15
Elmhurst Ballet School
Senior· Co-ed· Boarding· £29k/yr
16.7% GCSE 7+
ISI Excellent (2022)
16
Darul Uloom Islamic High School
Senior· Boys· £5k/yr
13.4% GCSE 7+
Not yet inspected
17
Camp Hill Education
Senior· Co-ed· £14k/yr
7.1% GCSE 7+
0% A*–B
Ofsted Requires improvement (2023)
18
Jamia Islamia Birmingham
Senior· Boys· £5k/yr
3.1% GCSE 7+
Ofsted Requires improvement (2024)
19
Kimichi School
Senior· Co-ed· £9k/yr
3.1% GCSE 7+
Ofsted Good (2024)
20
Flexible Learning School
Senior· Co-ed
2.9% GCSE 7+
Ofsted Good (2022)
21
City United Academy (CUA)
Senior· Co-ed· £11k/yr
0% GCSE 7+
Ofsted Good (2022)
22
Newbury Independent School
Senior· Co-ed· £11k/yr
0% GCSE 7+
Ofsted Inadequate (2024)
23
Oscott Academy
Senior· Co-ed· £18k/yr
0% GCSE 7+
Ofsted Outstanding (2024)
24
Riverside Education
Senior· Co-ed
0% GCSE 7+
Ofsted Outstanding (2023)
25
V.A.S.E Academy
Senior· Co-ed
0% GCSE 7+
Ofsted Good (2023)
26
Al-Ameen Primary School
Prep· Co-ed· £4k/yr
ISI Met all standards (2025)
27
Aspire Ap School
Senior· Co-ed
Ofsted Good (2022)
28
Birchfield Independent Girls' School
Senior· Girls· £4k/yr
Ofsted Good (2020)
29
Birmingham Independent College
Senior· Co-ed
Ofsted Good (2022)
30
Blackwater Academy
Senior· Co-ed· £14k/yr
Ofsted Good (2022)
31
Future First Independent School
Senior· Co-ed· £11k/yr
Ofsted Inadequate (2022)
32
Green Heath School
Senior· Co-ed· £11k/yr
Ofsted Good (2023)
33
Greenfields Primary School
Prep· Co-ed
Ofsted Good (2024)
34
Norfolk House School
Prep· Co-ed
Not yet inspected
35
Orion School
Senior· Co-ed· £14k/yr
Ofsted Good (2023)
36
The Blue Coat School Birmingham
Prep· Co-ed· £19k/yr
Not yet inspected
37
The Pioneers Academy
Senior· Girls· £11k/yr
Not yet inspected
38
The Wisdom Academy
Prep· Co-ed· £5k/yr
Ofsted Good (2023)
39
West House School
Prep· Boys· £13k/yr
ISI Excellent (2023)
Frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Birmingham?
SchoolFinder lists 39 schools in Birmingham (33 independent and 6 grammar schools).
What are the best schools in Birmingham?
Top-performing schools in Birmingham include King Edward VI High School for Girls, King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls, King Edward's School, based on their latest A-level and GCSE results.
Are there grammar schools in Birmingham?
Yes — Birmingham has 6 grammar schools. Grammar schools are free and select by the 11-plus exam.
How much are private school fees in Birmingham?
Annual day fees at independent schools in Birmingham range from roughly £3,600 to £28,500. Boarding fees are higher; many schools offer bursaries.