Ofsted school ratings in Birmingham
In Birmingham (West Midlands), 181 of 206 graded state-funded schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 87.9%. That is 0.7 percentage points above the England-wide rate of 87.2%, based on Ofsted’s management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Good or Outstanding
- 87.9%
- England 87.2%
- Outstanding
- 24
- Good
- 157
- Requires improvement
- 16
- Inadequate
- 9
- Graded schools
- 206
- rank 85/145
Ofsted overall-effectiveness grades in Birmingham (31 May 2026)
| Grade | Schools in Birmingham | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding | 24 | 11.7% |
| Good | 157 | 76.2% |
| Requires improvement | 16 | 7.8% |
| Inadequate | 9 | 4.4% |
The Good-or-Outstanding rate is derived from these real counts as (Outstanding + Good) ÷ all graded schools. Schools last inspected on or after 1 September 2024 carry no overall-effectiveness grade and are excluded, per Ofsted’s published methodology.
By school phase in Birmingham
| Phase | Outstanding | Good | RI | Inadequate | Good+Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 12 | 104 | 10 | 6 | 87.9% |
| Secondary | 6 | 42 | 4 | 0 | 92.3% |
| Special | 1 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 58.3% |
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Areas with a similar Good-or-Outstanding rate
Frequently asked questions
- How many schools in Birmingham are rated Good or Outstanding?
- 181 of 206 graded state-funded schools in Birmingham hold an Ofsted overall-effectiveness grade of Good or Outstanding — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 87.9%. That figure is derived from Ofsted's real inspection counts as at 31 May 2026. Across England the rate is 87.2%.
- How many Outstanding schools does Birmingham have?
- Birmingham has 24 schools rated Outstanding and 157 rated Good, out of 206 graded state-funded schools, according to Ofsted management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Are there any Inadequate schools in Birmingham?
- 9 state-funded schools are rated Inadequate in Birmingham, and 16 rated Requires improvement, out of 206 graded schools (Ofsted, as at 31 May 2026).
- What is the Good-or-Outstanding rate for primary and secondary schools in Birmingham?
- By phase in Birmingham: 87.9% of 132 primary schools; 92.3% of 52 secondary schools; 58.3% of 12 special schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (as at 31 May 2026).
- How does Birmingham compare with the rest of England for school ratings?
- Birmingham ranks 85 of 145 English local authorities (those with at least 20 graded schools) by Ofsted Good-or-Outstanding rate, at 87.9% versus the England-wide 87.2% (as at 31 May 2026).
Reference period: latest inspections as at 31 May 2026 (Ofsted management information, published 2026-06-18). Source: Ofsted — State-funded school inspections and outcomes: management information. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Ofsted. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.