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King Edward VI Aston School

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King Edward VI Aston School

Frederick Road, Aston, Birmingham, B6 6DJ

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Selective · Boys

Ofsted
Outstanding
May 2022

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

Academic picture

71.0school · 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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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%

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

71.0

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2371.046.4
2023/2469.346.4
2024/2571.046.0

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

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.350.00
2023/24+0.140.00
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
82.1%
EBacc APS
6.76
EBacc 9-5
61.4%
EBacc 9-4
69.3%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

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

Community & Reviews

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Location & Area

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Titan St Georges Academy
0.48 km away · Free schools alternative provision
Good
The Pioneers Academy
0.48 km away · Other independent school
Birchfield Independent Girls' School
0.59 km away · Other independent school
Titan Aston Academy
0.74 km away · Free schools alternative provision
Requires improvement
Birmingham Independent College
0.79 km away · Other independent school

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

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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

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