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King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls

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King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls

Knightlow Road, Harborne, Birmingham, B17 8QB

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Girls
Pupils
968
Ages
11-18
FSM
29.1%
Attainment 8
56.7
Ofsted
Good
May 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
56.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
35.1%
Basics 9-5
60.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
97.3%
EBacc APS
5.36
EBacc 9-5
45.3%
EBacc 9-4
58.0%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
29.78
A*-A Grades
9.0%
A*-B Grades
33.7%
AAB+ %
0.0%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 98 students entered

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About King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls

King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls is a secondary school in Birmingham, Birmingham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 56.7. The school has around 968 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Knightlow Road, Birmingham, B17 8QB | More schools in Birmingham

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. May 2024 — Good
  2. Mar 2022 — Requires improvement
  3. Oct 2007 — Outstanding (predecessor: Lordswood Girls' School and The Sixth Form Centre, Harborne A Specialist Media Arts College)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls

What is King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls's Ofsted rating?
King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls's latest exam results?
King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 56.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls located?
King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls is a secondary school in Birmingham, Birmingham (B17 8QB).
How many pupils attend King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls?
King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls has around 968 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls with other schools?
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