King Edward VI Aston School
King Edward VI Aston School is a secondary school (Academy converter), ages 11–18, in Birmingham, B6, in the Birmingham council area. It has 1,023 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (10 May 2022): Outstanding. It is listed as selective; check the school’s grammar / 11+ entrance requirements.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Outstanding — inspected 10 May 2022.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Overall effectiveness | Outstanding |
Quality of education | Outstanding |
Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
Personal development | Outstanding |
Leadership and management | Outstanding |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
Sixth form | Outstanding |
Read the Ofsted inspection report
Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
Progress 8 | 0.14 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 71.2 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 97.1 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 140 | 2024/25 |
A level average point score per entry | 38.38 | 2024/25 |
A level average grade per entry | B | 2024/25 |
A level students | 142 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 1,023 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 27.2% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 24.3% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 12.36% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 0.3% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
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