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Birmingham's Top Primary Schools Earn ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted Ratings Wednesday, December 17, 2025 ofsted outstanding primary schools birmingham education applications inspection teaching admissions A select number of primary schools across Birmingham have been rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted, placing them among the very best educational institutions in the region. This prestigious rating reflects exceptional standards in … Read More