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King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys

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King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys

Grove Lane, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 9ET

Academy converter
Boys
Pupils
1,044
Ages
11-18
FSM
18.4%
Attainment 8
71.9
Ofsted
Good
Apr 2024

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
71.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
66.9%
Basics 9-5
96.6%

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
57.0%
EBacc APS
6.58
EBacc 9-5
51.0%
EBacc 9-4
56.4%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
40.53
A*-A Grades
41.9%
A*-B Grades
66.7%
AAB+ %
31.3%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 140 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys

King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys is a secondary school in Birmingham, Birmingham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 71.9. The school has around 1,044 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Grove Lane, Birmingham, B21 9ET | More schools in Birmingham

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Apr 2024 — Good
  2. Mar 2022 — School remains Outstanding (Concerns) - S5 …
  3. Jan 2017 — Outstanding (predecessor: Handsworth Grammar School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys

What is King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys's Ofsted rating?
King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys's latest exam results?
King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 71.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys located?
King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys is a secondary school in Birmingham, Birmingham (B21 9ET).
How many pupils attend King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys?
King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys has around 1,044 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys with other schools?
View King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys'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.