Birmingham has 7 colleges and sixth forms with a published Ofsted grade. At their latest inspection 2 were outstanding or exceptional and 86% good or better, against 94% of colleges and sixth forms across England. The most recent was inspected on 28 Apr 2026. Source: Ofsted inspection reports (Open Government Licence v3).
- 2 outstanding or exceptional
- 4 good, strong or expected
- 1 requires improvement or needs attention
- 0 inadequate or urgent improvement
| Colleges | Latest grade | Inspected | Postcode area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmhurst Ballet School | Outstanding | 12 Oct 2023 | B5 |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College | Outstanding | 15 Dec 2023 | B12 |
| Aston University Engineering Academy | Strong | 24 Feb 2026 | B7 |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College | Good | 27 Oct 2023 | B4 |
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy | Good | 3 May 2024 | B18 |
| Fircroft College of Adult Education | Good | 24 Nov 2023 | B29 |
| South and City College Birmingham | Needs attention | 28 Apr 2026 | B5 |