Schools' joy at Ofsted ruling of 'outstanding'

A SELECT group of primary schools in Birmingham currently hold the honour of being rated outstanding by Ofsted, the highest ranking possible from the education watchdog.

- RICHARD GUTTRIDGE News Reporter

These are the primary schools considered to be the best in the city, and competition for places is likely high among parents trying to secure their children a place at a top school.

Schools where there are no specific concerns are generally inspected every few years by Ofsted.

They are judged in a range of areas including learning, behaviour, attendance and management - and the very best have been given outstanding labels over recent years.

Previously, schools were awarded one of four possible grades from best to worst: outstanding, good, requires improvement or inadequate.