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King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy

King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy, Birmingham
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King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy

Church Lane, Handsworth, Birmingham, B20 2HL

A Good-rated secondary school in Birmingham.

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Girls
Pupils
1,065
Ages
11-18
FSM
51.2%
Attainment 8
47.8
Ofsted
Good
Mar 2025

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
47.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
16.2%
Basics 9-5
45.6%

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
68.1%
EBacc APS
4.44
EBacc 9-5
24.4%
EBacc 9-4
34.4%
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
24.78
A*-A Grades
5.7%
A*-B Grades
20.4%
AAB+ %
3.3%

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 110 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy

King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy is a secondary school in Birmingham, Birmingham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2025 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 29 responses), 79% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 47.8. The school has around 1,065 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Church Lane, Birmingham, B20 2HL | More schools in Birmingham

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2025 — Good
  2. May 2014 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy

What is King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy's Ofsted rating?
King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.
What do parents say about King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 29 responses): 79% of parents would recommend King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy.
What are King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy's latest exam results?
King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 47.8. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy located?
King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy is a secondary school in Birmingham, Birmingham (B20 2HL).
How many pupils attend King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy?
King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy has around 1,065 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy with other schools?
View King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy'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.