Top 10 Schools in the Midlands Revealed in New Rankings
A new list highlights the Midlands’ best schools, showcasing those that truly impact students’ futures
Midlands, Walsall, Hereford, Birmingham, Coventry, Warwickshire, Wolverhampton
Birmingham: The latest rankings have named the best schools in the Midlands, focusing on how teachers impact students’ lives. This list comes from the Fairer Schools Index, which aims to give a clearer picture of schools making a real difference.
Researchers looked at various performance metrics to improve on the usual league tables. They wanted to highlight schools that face challenges but still excel. It’s a fresh take on what makes a school truly great.
In the West Midlands, you’ll find some well-known names, but Bloxwich Academy in Walsall snagged the 7th spot in the region. The top honor went to the Steiner Academy in Hereford, recognized as the best in both the region and the country.
Birmingham’s own Eden Boys’ School and Eden Girls’ Leadership Academy took second and third places, respectively. The full list of top schools is pretty impressive.
Some of the standout schools include:
- The Steiner Academy, Hereford
- Eden Boys’ School, Birmingham
- Eden Girls’ Leadership Academy, Birmingham
- St Paul’s School for Girls, Birmingham
- Fairfield High School, Herefordshire
- Eden Girls’ School, Coventry
- Bloxwich Academy, Walsall
- King Edward VI School, Warwickshire
- King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys, Birmingham
- Alcester Academy, Warwickshire
The study, shared by the Mirror, shows how many schools have improved significantly when considering factors like student demographics. Schools like Greenwood Academy in Birmingham and Moreton School in Wolverhampton have made great strides.
Supporters of the Fairer Schools Index believe it helps challenge the idea of a north/south divide in education. Henri Murison, from the Northern Powerhouse Partnership, emphasized that many schools in the North East were unfairly labeled as under-performing without considering their unique challenges.
He stated that schools overcoming obstacles deserve recognition, which could help close the achievement gap across England in the coming years.