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30 nearest schools to B21 9AR
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward VI Handsworth School 1,365 pupils | Secondary Girls | 11–18 | Report | 0.0 mi |
| Nishkam Primary School Birmingham 424 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth 204 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.1 mi |
| Welford Primary School 405 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Oasis Academy Benson 271 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Inadequate Report | 0.4 mi |
| King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys 1,054 pupils | Secondary Boys | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Grove School 606 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School 338 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Heathfield Primary School 483 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Mayfield School 303 pupils | Academy special sponsor led | 3–19 | Requires improvement Report | 0.6 mi |
| Anglesey Primary School 671 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Oasis Academy Boulton 222 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| James Watt Primary School 423 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth 358 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| St Clare's Catholic Primary School 193 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Future First Independent School 9 pupils | Other independent school | 13–18 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| William Murdoch Primary School 591 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Flexible Learning School 99 pupils | Other independent school | 13–16 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Nishkam High School 668 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Windsor Olympus Academy 533 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Westminster Primary School 464 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Myles Academy 21 pupils | Other independent special school | 13–19 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Brookfields Primary School 391 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Hamilton School 196 pupils | Foundation special school | 4–14 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Oakbridge School 70 pupils | Other independent special school | 7–17 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy 1,052 pupils | Secondary Girls | 11–18 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Orion School 20 pupils | Other independent school | 13–16 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Oasis Academy Foundry 211 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.9 mi |
| Rookery School 453 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Lozells Junior and Infant School and Nursery 458 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single grade. Distances are straight-line, and catchment areas are set by the council or school.
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The finder lists the schools closest to a postcode as the crow flies, with their type, age range, number of pupils and latest Ofsted outcome. It's a good starting point, but distance alone doesn't decide who gets a place.
Catchment areas and admissions. Every school has admission criteria, set by the council for community schools and by the school itself for academies, free schools and faith schools. Most give priority to looked-after children and siblings, then to distance, but some use catchment maps, faith or aptitude. Last year's "furthest distance offered" figure, which most councils publish, is far more useful than a straight-line distance.
Ofsted ratings. Older reports give a single grade from Outstanding to Inadequate. Ofsted has since moved to report cards that grade several areas separately, so a recently inspected school may read differently. Check the date too: a grade from many years ago may not reflect the school today.
Before you buy for a school, check the council's admissions booklet for the year you'll apply, visit on an open day, and look at the school's own website for its results and oversubscription criteria. Homes in sought-after catchments often sell at a premium, so it's worth being sure.