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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

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Girls

Ofsted
Good
May 2024

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

56.7school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

56.7

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2355.846.4
2023/2453.746.4
2024/2556.746.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.940.00
2023/24+0.750.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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

National avgSelective avg

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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Nearby secondary schools

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Lordswood Boys' School
0.31 km away · Academy converter
Good
George Dixon Academy
0.92 km away · Academy converter
Requires improvement
Queen Alexandra College
1.02 km away · Special post 16 institution
Baskerville School
1.29 km away · Foundation special school
Good
Shireland Collegiate Academy
1.65 km away · Academy sponsor led
Outstanding

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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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

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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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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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