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King Edward VI Handsworth School

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King Edward VI Handsworth School

Rose Hill Road, Birmingham, B21 9AR

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Selective · Girls

Ofsted
Outstanding
Feb 2014

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

Academic picture

74.0school · 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
74.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
66.2%
Basics 9-5
98.4%

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

74.0

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2375.246.4
2023/2477.346.4
2024/2574.046.0

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+0.590.00
2023/24+0.800.00
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
88.5%
EBacc APS
7.10
EBacc 9-5
74.0%
EBacc 9-4
83.3%
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
40.81
A*-A Grades
41.8%
A*-B Grades
72.5%
AAB+ %
33.7%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 165 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

Location & Area

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys
0.72 km away · Academy converter
Good
Mayfield School
0.97 km away · Academy special sponsor led
Requires improvement
Future First Independent School
1.15 km away · Other independent school
Flexible Learning School
1.24 km away · Other independent school
Nishkam High School
1.32 km away · Free schools
Outstanding

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About King Edward VI Handsworth School

King Edward VI Handsworth School is a secondary school in Birmingham, Birmingham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2014 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 125 responses), 86% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 74.0. The school has around 1,324 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Rose Hill Road, Birmingham, B21 9AR | More schools in Birmingham

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Feb 2014 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about King Edward VI Handsworth School

What is King Edward VI Handsworth School's Ofsted rating?
King Edward VI Handsworth School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2014 inspection.
What do parents say about King Edward VI Handsworth School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 125 responses): 86% of parents would recommend King Edward VI Handsworth School.
What are King Edward VI Handsworth School's latest exam results?
King Edward VI Handsworth School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 74.0. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is King Edward VI Handsworth School located?
King Edward VI Handsworth School is a secondary school in Birmingham, Birmingham (B21 9AR).
How many pupils attend King Edward VI Handsworth School?
King Edward VI Handsworth School has around 1,324 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare King Edward VI Handsworth School with other schools?
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