Schools in Birmingham
Moving to Birmingham? These are the schools closest to the centre of Birmingham, West Midlands — each with how far it is and a link to its latest Ofsted report.
Nearest doesn't mean a guaranteed place: catchment areas are set by Birmingham City Council and shift year to year. Use this to get a feel for the area, then check the official rules on GOV.UK school admissions. Popular areas locally include Edgbaston, Moseley and Jewellery Quarter.
Last updated: August 2026
Nearest schools to Birmingham centre
- 0.3 mi
Birmingham Ormiston Academy
Secondary · B4 7QD
- 0.4 mi
Aston University Engineering Academy
Secondary · B7 4AG
- 0.5 mi
St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown
Primary · B19 3QY
- 0.6 mi
St Chad's Catholic Primary School
Primary · B19 3XD
- 0.6 mi
Star King Solomon Academy
All-through · B7 4AA
- 0.6 mi
BOA Digital Technologies Academy
Secondary · B7 4EU
- 0.7 mi
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Primary · B7 4JR
- 0.7 mi
Chilwell Croft Academy
Primary · B19 2QH
- 0.7 mi
Aston Manor Academy
Secondary · B6 4PZ
- 0.7 mi
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Primary · B7 4HP
- 0.8 mi
E-ACT Heartlands Academy
Secondary · B7 4QR
- 0.9 mi
Nishkam High School
Secondary · B19 2LF
These are the schools nearest the centre of Birmingham. Checking a specific street or estate? Open the school checker and enter the postcode to centre the results there — with catchment guidance and how the data works.
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Common questions
- How do I check schools in a specific Birmingham postcode?
- This page shows the schools nearest the centre of Birmingham. For a specific street or estate, enter its postcode in the school checker and you'll get the nearest schools to that exact point.
- Are these the best schools in Birmingham?
- We don't rank schools — we show the nearest ones and link each to its live Ofsted report so you can judge for yourself. Ofsted moved to report cards under a new framework in late 2025, so open the report for the current picture.
- How do I apply for a school place in Birmingham?
- You apply through Birmingham City Council, not the school directly, and the deadlines are firm — usually mid-January for primary and the end of October for secondary. GOV.UK's school admissions pages link to the council's application process.