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Solihull · West Midlands · England

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Schools within 2 miles

Grouped by sector and ordered from the postcode point. Distance does not show catchment or eligibility.

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State-funded

10 nearby

Funded by the state and free to attend. Places are decided by the admission authority, not by distance alone.

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422 m0.3 mi straight-lineOfsted 2Good

St Mary and St Margaret's Church of England Aided Primary School

Ofsted reportGIAS ↗

Southfield Avenue, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, West Midlands, B36 9AX

Phase
Primary
Ages
3–11
Type
Voluntary aided school
Admissions
Not applicable
Sector
State-funded
Character
Church of England
Ofsted evidenceView details
Overall effectiveness: GoodGraded inspection 4 June 2024 · published 7 July 2024 under the framework Ofsted used until September 2024.A later ungraded inspection found: School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next. An ungraded inspection does not change the published grade.Ungraded inspection 22 November 2023: School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
02
653 m0.4 mi straight-lineOfsted 2Good

Brownmead Primary Academy

Ofsted reportGIAS ↗

Pencroft Road, Shard End, Birmingham, West Midlands, B34 6SS

Phase
Primary
Ages
5–11
Type
Academy sponsor led
Admissions
Not applicable
Sector
State-funded
Character
Does not apply
Ofsted evidenceView details
Overall effectiveness: GoodGraded inspection 8 January 2020 · published 4 February 2020 under the framework Ofsted used until September 2024.A later ungraded inspection found: Standards maintained. An ungraded inspection does not change the published grade.Ungraded inspection 29 January 2025: Standards maintained
03
955 m0.6 mi straight-lineOfsted 2Good

Timberley Academy

Ofsted reportGIAS ↗

Bradley Road, Shard End, Birmingham, West Midlands, B34 7RL

Phase
Primary
Ages
3–11
Type
Academy converter
Admissions
Not applicable
Sector
State-funded
Character
Does not apply
Ofsted evidenceView details
Overall effectiveness: GoodGraded inspection 7 November 2023 · published 10 December 2023 under the framework Ofsted used until September 2024.
04
969 m0.6 mi straight-lineUngradedSchool remains Good

Castle Bromwich Junior School

Ofsted reportGIAS ↗

Castle Bromwich Junior School Hurst Lane North, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, West Midlands, B36 0HD

Phase
Primary
Ages
7–11
Type
Academy converter
Admissions
Not applicable
Sector
State-funded
Character
Does not apply
Ofsted evidenceView details
School remains GoodUngraded inspection 3 November 2021 · published 29 November 2021. An ungraded inspection does not change the published grade, and Ofsted's data file does not repeat that grade here. Open the Ofsted report above to see it.
05
1,140 m0.7 mi straight-lineReport card3 February 2026

Castle Bromwich Infant and Nursery School

Ofsted reportGIAS ↗

Green Lane, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, West Midlands, B36 0BX

Phase
Primary
Ages
2–7
Type
Academy converter
Admissions
Not applicable
Sector
State-funded
Character
Does not apply
Ofsted evidenceView details
Report card · inspected 3 February 2026
  • Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard
  • Early yearsExpected standard
Safeguarding standards: MetBefore September 2024 this school was graded Good overall (inspected 26 January 2022).
07
1,264 m0.8 mi straight-lineOfsted 2Good

Heathlands Primary Academy

Ofsted reportGIAS ↗

Heath Way, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, West Midlands, B34 6NB

Phase
Primary
Ages
3–11
Type
Academy converter
Admissions
Not applicable
Sector
State-funded
Character
Does not apply
Ofsted evidenceView details
Overall effectiveness: GoodGraded inspection 27 June 2023 · published 19 September 2023 under the framework Ofsted used until September 2024.
08
1,275 m0.8 mi straight-lineUngradedSchool remains Good

Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School

Ofsted reportGIAS ↗

Hurst Lane, Shard End, Birmingham, West Midlands, B34 7HN

Phase
Primary
Ages
4–11
Type
Academy converter
Admissions
Not applicable
Sector
State-funded
Character
Roman Catholic
Ofsted evidenceView details
School remains GoodUngraded inspection 22 February 2024 · published 17 April 2024. An ungraded inspection does not change the published grade, and Ofsted's data file does not repeat that grade here. Open the Ofsted report above to see it.
09
1,289 m0.8 mi straight-lineOfsted 2Good

Park Hall Academy

Ofsted reportGIAS ↗

Water Orton Road, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, West Midlands, B36 9HF

Phase
Secondary
Ages
11–18
Type
Academy sponsor led
Admissions
Non-selective
Sector
State-funded
Character
Does not apply
Ofsted evidenceView details
Overall effectiveness: GoodGraded inspection under the framework Ofsted used until September 2024.A later ungraded inspection found: School remains Good. An ungraded inspection does not change the published grade.Ungraded inspection 18 May 2023: School remains Good
10
1,485 m0.9 mi straight-lineOfsted 2Good

St Wilfrid's Catholic Junior and Infant School

Ofsted reportGIAS ↗

Shawsdale Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B36 8LY

Phase
Primary
Ages
3–11
Type
Academy converter
Admissions
Not applicable
Sector
State-funded
Character
Roman Catholic
Ofsted evidenceView details
Overall effectiveness: GoodGraded inspection 12 March 2024 · published 7 May 2024 under the framework Ofsted used until September 2024.
11
1,493 m0.9 mi straight-lineOfsted 2Good

Hillstone Primary School

Ofsted reportGIAS ↗

Hillstone Road, Shard End, Birmingham, West Midlands, B34 7PY

Phase
Primary
Ages
2–11
Type
Academy converter
Admissions
Not applicable
Sector
State-funded
Character
Does not apply
Ofsted evidenceView details
Overall effectiveness: GoodGraded inspection 23 November 2022 · published 16 January 2023 under the framework Ofsted used until September 2024.

Independent (private)

1 nearby

Fee-paying. Most are inspected by Ofsted or an approved inspectorate, and many hold no published overall grade.

06
1,226 m0.8 mi straight-lineOfsted 2Good

SILVER BIRCH SCHOOL

Ofsted reportGIAS ↗

170 PACKINGTON AVENUE, SHARD END, BIRMINGHAM, B34 7RD

Phase
Not applicable
Ages
11–17
Type
Other independent special school
Admissions
Not applicable
Sector
Independent
Character
None
Ofsted evidenceView details
Overall effectiveness: GoodGraded inspection under the framework Ofsted used until September 2024.

Special and alternative provision

1 nearby

Provision for particular needs. A place is arranged through the local authority, not by application from the doorstep.

12
1,498 m0.9 mi straight-lineReport card23 June 2026

Castlewood School

Ofsted reportGIAS ↗

Lanchester Way, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, West Midlands, B36 9LF

Phase
Not applicable
Ages
4–16
Type
Academy special sponsor led
Admissions
Not applicable
Sector
Special / alternative
Character
Does not apply
Ofsted evidenceView details
Report card · inspected 23 June 2026
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard
Safeguarding standards: MetBefore September 2024 this school was graded Requires improvement overall (inspected 19 September 2023).

Distance boundary Straight-line from the postcode point, not a walking or driving route.

Admissions boundary Nearby does not mean in-catchment, eligible, available or preferred.

Inspection boundary Ofsted records are dated publications, not a current quality guarantee. Previous-framework overall grades remain labelled separately.

Source date GIAS 6 September 2026 · Ofsted 31 July 2026.

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