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 59% of England
Across 12 primary schools, state and independent. The average Find My School Inspection Score is 7.01/10, -0.34 vs England.
Find My School Inspection Band
12% Elite
Distribution across all Tipton schools
Tipton vs England distribution
National Rank
Top 59%
Across all ranked Tipton schools
Primary schools: 12 schools (state + independent)
top 59% of 14,978
top 59% of 14,978
Top 3 Primary Schools
2026
Tipton
Top 2 Secondary Schools
2026
Tipton
Top 2 Sixth Forms
2026
Tipton
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School profiles in Tipton
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