Schools across Birmingham
Local authority · 525 schools across 12 towns
525
299 primary · 89 secondary
210,506
91% capacity used
155
21 outstanding · 134 good
231,297
20,791 spare places
Ofsted Ratings
Area Performance (2025)
KS2 Reading
72.0%
KS2 Maths
71.2%
School Capacity
Primary Schools
14,037 spare places
Secondary Schools
2,966 spare places
Pupil Absence
Avg Overall Absence
7.0%
2024/25
Avg Persistent Absence
20.0%
2024/25
Schools Reporting
395
2024/25
Absence trend across Birmingham schools
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Average across all open schools in this LA.
EHCP Timeliness
Issued Within 20 Weeks
27%
Plans Issued
1,382
Assessment Requests
2,493
Tribunal Cases
54
EHCP timeliness trend (% issued within 20 weeks)
Source: DfE EHCP timeliness statistics. Shows how quickly this LA issues Education, Health and Care Plans.
Admission Appeals
2025 admission appeals by school phase
Primary
382
Lodged
(2.1%)
241
Heard
24
Successful
(10%)
Primary (infant classes)
222
Lodged
(1.5%)
148
Heard
9
Successful
(6%)
Secondary
1,099
Lodged
(6.0%)
813
Heard
88
Successful
(11%)
Total
1,481
Lodged
(4.0%)
1,054
Heard
112
Successful
(11%)
Total appeals lodged per year
Source: DfE admission appeals statistics. Shows how competitive school places are in this area.