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King Edward VI Aston School

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King Edward VI Aston School

Frederick Road, Aston, Birmingham, B6 6DJ

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Boys
Pupils
995
Ages
11-18
FSM
23.5%
Attainment 8
71.0
Ofsted
Outstanding
May 2022

This is a grammar school

Entry is by the 11+ exam, sat in September of Year 6

Selection
Selective grammar
Exam system
Own / consortium test

Admits by the 11+ exam; many grammars also use distance or catchment as a tie-breaker once the pass mark is met.

Birmingham grammars test through a shared consortium. Register with the consortium, usually by the early-summer deadline.

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11+ details as of 2026-05. Always confirm with the local authority or consortium.

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
71.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
59.3%
Basics 9-5
97.1%

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
82.1%
EBacc APS
6.76
EBacc 9-5
61.4%
EBacc 9-4
69.3%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
38.38
A*-A Grades
36.0%
A*-B Grades
63.6%
AAB+ %
26.0%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 145 students entered

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What parents say and who teaches here

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About King Edward VI Aston School

King Edward VI Aston School is a secondary school in Birmingham, Birmingham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 71.0. The school has around 995 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Frederick Road, Birmingham, B6 6DJ | More schools in Birmingham

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. May 2022 — Outstanding
  2. Mar 2008 — Outstanding (predecessor: King Edward VI Aston School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about King Edward VI Aston School

What is King Edward VI Aston School's Ofsted rating?
King Edward VI Aston School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are King Edward VI Aston School's latest exam results?
King Edward VI Aston School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 71.0. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is King Edward VI Aston School located?
King Edward VI Aston School is a secondary school in Birmingham, Birmingham (B6 6DJ).
How many pupils attend King Edward VI Aston School?
King Edward VI Aston School has around 995 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare King Edward VI Aston School with other schools?
View King Edward VI Aston School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Birmingham.