2026 Best Secondary Schools in Birmingham Area

Birmingham secondary schools offer extensive choice across England's second-largest city, including 8 selective grammar schools for boys, girls, and mixed entry. King Edward VI High School for Girls, King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls, and King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys are among the top-performing options, with an average Attainment 8 score of 43 compared to England's 39. Secondary schools have an average FMS Inspection Score of 7.3/10, Good band, compared with England's 7.4/10 (Good). With 123 schools serving Birmingham, families in Edgbaston, Sutton Coldfield, Kings Heath, and Moseley have access to both highly competitive grammar schools and inclusive comprehensives. Use the search filters to compare schools by Attainment 8 or FMS Inspection Score.