Schools in Shard End
· Birmingham · 1 schools
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6
of 13 in & around Shard End rated Good or Outstanding
Schools in Shard End (1)
- SILVER BIRCH SCHOOL
Special · Ages 11-17 · Independent · B34 7RD
Ofsted: Good (2023)New report cardAttainment 8: 0.7 (2023)
By type:Special schools in Shard End (1)
1
0 primary · 0 secondary
18
75% capacity used
0
0 outstanding · 0 good
24
6 spare places
Ofsted Ratings
Area Performance (2023)
Attainment 8
0.7
GCSE Eng+Maths
0.0%
Other schools near Shard End
The closest schools in neighbouring towns and villages, by distance - useful if Shard End's own schools don't cover the phase or place you need.
Timberley Academy
Primary · Birmingham · Good
Hillstone Primary School
Primary · Birmingham · Good
Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School
Primary · Birmingham
Brownmead Primary Academy
Primary · Birmingham
Leycroft Academy
Special · Birmingham · Requires Improvement
Yorkswood Primary School
Primary · Birmingham
Castle Bromwich Junior School
Primary · Birmingham
Tile Cross Academy
Secondary · Birmingham · Good
Questions parents ask about schools in Shard End
How many schools are there in Shard End?
Shard End has 1 open school.
Source: DfE Get Information About Schools
Are there any Outstanding schools in Shard End?
None of the 1 graded schools in Shard End currently holds an Outstanding rating. 1 is rated Good, so 100% are Good or better. Ofsted stopped giving single-word overall grades in September 2024, so these are the grades from each school's last full inspection.
Source: Ofsted
Do schools in Shard End have catchment areas?
Most state schools in Shard End have no fixed catchment boundary. When a school is oversubscribed, Birmingham allocates places on its published criteria - usually looked-after children first, then siblings, then home-to-school distance - so the practical cut-off moves each year. Each school's page here shows an estimate of its catchment radius.
How do I apply for a school place in Shard End?
Apply to Birmingham through its coordinated admissions process, even for academies and faith schools. In England the closing date is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
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