Schools in Tipton
A core Black Country town forged by ironworks and coal, Tipton lies within the metropolitan borough of Sandwell in the West Midlands, roughly midway between Birmingham and Wolverhampton. The industrial character lingers.
Ocker Hill is among the most school-competitive corners of the town for families targeting state primaries, and Gospel Oak draws parents competing for primary places in a quieter residential pocket. Tipton station provides services to Birmingham New Street in around fifteen minutes via the Wolverhampton line, while Great Bridge and the Powis area extend the eastern residential edge, rounding out a town of roughly 39,000 residents.
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Area Performance
Tipton schools rank in the top 61% of England
Across 15 primary and secondary schools, state and independent. The average Find My School Inspection Score is 6.98/10, -0.37 vs England.
Find My School Inspection Band
11% Elite
Distribution across all Tipton schools
Tipton vs England distribution
National Rank
Top 61%
Across all ranked Tipton schools
Primary schools: 12 schools (state + independent)
top 58% of 14,825
top 58% of 14,825
Secondary schools: 3 schools (state + independent)
top 81% of 3,810
top 81% of 3,810
Top 3 Primary Schools
2026
Tipton town
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School profiles in Tipton
Browse 16 local profile links across primary schools in tipton town and secondary schools in tipton town. Each profile brings together admissions context, performance data, inspection history and school details in one place.
Primary schools in Tipton town
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Secondary schools in Tipton town
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