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Birmingham sixth form schools offer extensive choice across England's second-largest city, with 98 providers serving diverse academic pathways. King Edward VI High School for Girls and King Edward's School, Birmingham are top-ranked independent options, while King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls leads among state sixth forms with strong A-Level results. 19% of students achieve A*/A grades at A-Level compared to England's 24%, and 42% achieve A*/A/B grades against the national average of 47%. 89% of sixth form providers are rated Good or Outstanding. Students across Edgbaston, Sutton Coldfield, Moseley, and Harborne benefit from both highly selective independent schools and inclusive state sixth forms with established university preparation pathways. Explore the map to see sixth form options near you and compare A-Level performance across schools.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #44 | Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| #59 | Kimichi School | Independent | All-through | 9-18 years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
| N/A | Ninestiles, an Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
Independent • All-through • 9-18 years
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Birmingham East | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Boys | Islam | Outstanding |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11 | King Edward VI Aston School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Boys | Christian | Outstanding |
| #22 | Aston Manor Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
| #28 | Birmingham Ormiston Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 14-18+ years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #47 | Aston University Engineering Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 13-18+ years | Mixed | None | Good |
| N/A | Birchfield Independent Girls' School | Independent | Secondary | 11-17 years | Girls | None | Not inspected by Ofsted |
| N/A | Newbury Independent School | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18+ years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 14-18+ years
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 13-18+ years
Independent • Secondary • 11-17 years
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | King Edward VI Five Ways School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | Christian | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #25 | Swanshurst School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18+ years | Girls | None | Outstanding |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | City United Academy (CUA) | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #41 | Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Girls | None | Good |
| #52 | Waverley School, Birmingham | State | All-through | 4-18+ years | Mixed | None | Good |
| N/A | Waverley Studio College | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 14-18+ years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • All-through • 4-18+ years
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 14-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #35 | Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18+ years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #29 | Park Hall Academy, Birmingham | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #53 | Greenwood Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| N/A | Braidwood School for the Deaf | State | Not Applicable | 11-18+ years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • Not Applicable • 11-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #30 | John Henry Newman Catholic College | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| #48 | WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull) | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 14-18+ years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement |
| #58 | Grace Academy Solihull | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 14-18+ years
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #36 | The Coleshill School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| N/A | Woodlands, Birmingham | State | Not Applicable | 2-18+ years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • Not Applicable • 2-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | King Edward VI High School for Girls | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18+ years | Girls | Christian | Not inspected by Ofsted |
| #2 | King Edward's School, Birmingham | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18+ years | Boys | Church of England | Not inspected by Ofsted |
| #6 | St Paul's School for Girls | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Girls | Catholic | Outstanding |
| #7 | Edgbaston College | Independent | Post-16 | 15-18+ years | Mixed | None | Not inspected by Ofsted |
| #9 | Edgbaston High School for Girls | Independent | All-through | 2-18+ years | Girls | None | Not inspected by Ofsted |
| #13 | St George's School Edgbaston | Independent | All-through | 2-18+ years | Mixed | Christian | Not inspected by Ofsted |
| #16 | Mander Portman Woodward Independent College | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 14-18+ years | Mixed | None | Not inspected by Ofsted |
| #40 | George Dixon Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement |
| #54 | Elmhurst Ballet School | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18+ years | Mixed | None | Not inspected by Ofsted |
| #55 | Priory School, Birmingham | Independent | All-through | 0-18 years | Mixed | Catholic | Not inspected by Ofsted |
| N/A | James Brindley School | State | Not Applicable | 2-18+ years | Mixed | None | Good |
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
Independent • Post-16 • 15-18+ years
Independent • All-through • 2-18+ years
Independent • All-through • 2-18+ years
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 14-18+ years
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years
Independent • All-through • 0-18 years
State • Not Applicable • 2-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #18 | Highclare School | Independent | All-through | 2-18+ years | Mixed | None | Not inspected by Ofsted |
| #34 | St Edmund Campion Catholic School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| N/A | Oscott Manor School, Birmingham | State | Not Applicable | 11-18+ years | Mixed | None | Inadequate |
| N/A | Queensbury School | State | Not Applicable | 11-18+ years | Mixed | None | Good |
| N/A | Spring Hill High School | Independent | Not Applicable | 11-18+ years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
| N/A | Wilson Stuart School | State | Not Applicable | 2-18+ years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
Independent • All-through • 2-18+ years
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • Not Applicable • 11-18+ years
State • Not Applicable • 11-18+ years
Independent • Not Applicable • 11-18+ years
State • Not Applicable • 2-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #24 | Fortis Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #31 | Q3 Academy Great Barr | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18+ years | Mixed | Christian | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | King Edward VI Handsworth School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Girls | Christian | Outstanding |
| #12 | King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Boys | None | Good |
| #33 | Holyhead School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| N/A | Mayfield School, Birmingham | State | Not Applicable | 3-18+ years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement |
| N/A | V.A.S.E Academy | Independent | All-through | 10-18 years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • Not Applicable • 3-18+ years
Independent • All-through • 10-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #38 | King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Girls | None | Outstanding |
| #51 | Hamstead Hall Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #20 | King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Girls | None | Good |
| N/A | Baskerville School | State | Not Applicable | 11-18+ years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • Not Applicable • 11-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #17 | Ark St Alban's Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
| #19 | Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College | State | Post-16 | 16-18+ years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
| N/A | Calthorpe Academy | State | Not Applicable | 2-18+ years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • Post-16 • 16-18+ years
State • Not Applicable • 2-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #15 | Nishkam High School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18+ years | Mixed | Sikh | Outstanding |
| #37 | BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy | State | Post-16 | 16-18+ years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
| N/A | Future First Independent School | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 13-18 years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years
State • Post-16 • 16-18+ years
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 13-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #43 | Woodrush High School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Girls | Christian | Outstanding |
| #4 | King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Boys | Christian | Outstanding |
| #23 | Bishop Challoner Catholic College | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #10 | Kings Norton Girls' School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Girls | None | Outstanding |
| #26 | St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| N/A | Ark Kings Academy | State | All-through | 4-18 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| N/A | New Ways School | Independent | Not Applicable | 11-18+ years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • All-through • 4-18 years
Independent • Not Applicable • 11-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #56 | Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Inadequate |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #57 | E-ACT North Birmingham Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18+ years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Hallmoor School | State | Not Applicable | 4-18+ years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Not Applicable • 4-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #45 | Holte School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #27 | Moseley School and Sixth Form | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| N/A | Fox Hollies School | State | Not Applicable | 11-18+ years | Mixed | None | Good |
| N/A | Uffculme School, Birmingham | State | Not Applicable | 3-18+ years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • Not Applicable • 11-18+ years
State • Not Applicable • 3-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | BOA Digital Technologies Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | No Ofsted graded rating yet |
| N/A | E-ACT Heartlands Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Victoria School | State | Not Applicable | 2-18+ years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Not Applicable • 2-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #50 | Broadway Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| N/A | Prince Albert High School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Priestley Smith School | State | Not Applicable | 2-18+ years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
State • Not Applicable • 2-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #14 | Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Girls | None | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #46 | Colmers School and Sixth Form College | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18+ years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #49 | Waseley Hills High School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #21 | The University of Birmingham School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18+ years | Mixed | None | Good |
| N/A | Selly Oak Trust School | State | Not Applicable | 11-18+ years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years
State • Not Applicable • 11-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #32 | King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | E-ACT Shenley Academy | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | THE SECRET GARDEN SCHOOL | Independent | All-through | 6-18+ years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
Independent • All-through • 6-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Green Heath School | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18+ years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
| N/A | Small Heath Leadership Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Good |
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Forest Oak School | State | Not Applicable | 4-18+ years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
| N/A | Merstone School | State | Not Applicable | 2-18+ years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
State • Not Applicable • 4-18+ years
State • Not Applicable • 2-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #42 | Camp Hill Education | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18+ years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
| #60 | Jamia Islamia Birmingham | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18+ years | Boys | None | Information not available |
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #39 | Washwood Heath Academy | State | All-through | 4-18 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| N/A | Blackwater Academy | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 12-18+ years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
| N/A | Riverside Education | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 14-18+ years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
State • All-through • 4-18 years
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 12-18+ years
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 14-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Birmingham Independent College | Independent | Post-16 | 14-18+ years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
Independent • Post-16 • 14-18+ years
