Lea Forest Primary Academy in Lea Hall, Birmingham, has proudly secured a spot among the top 10 primary schools in the UK, according to the Sunday Times Parent Power Guide for 2026. Out of approximately 20,000 primary schools nationwide, the academy ranked 10th, earning the distinguished title of West Midlands Primary School of the Year.
The school’s outstanding reputation is supported by its recent Ofsted inspection in December 2022, where it received top marks in every category. Inspectors praised the school as “exceptional,” noting that pupils thrive academically and personally. The report highlighted the school’s “rich and ambitious curriculum” that ensures deep knowledge and understanding across all subjects.
Lea Forest Primary Academy is joined in the West Midlands’ list of top-performing schools by Little Sutton and St Anne’s RC in Sutton Coldfield, as well as Chilcote Primary School in Birmingham. These rankings are widely respected by parents as definitive insights into the UK’s best educational institutions.
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Helen Davies, editor of The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide, emphasized the importance of these achievements amidst today’s educational challenges, stating: “The educational landscape is testing – budget challenges, rising student mental health issues, special educational needs, and an increasingly uncertain future. But there is much to celebrate in the dedication of teachers who continuously find innovative ways to enrich their students’ education and foster a lifelong love of learning.”