King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys
King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys is a secondary school (Academy converter), ages 11–18, in Birmingham, B21, in the Birmingham council area. It has 1,054 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (16 April 2024): Good. It is listed as selective; check the school’s grammar / 11+ entrance requirements.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Good — inspected 16 April 2024.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Overall effectiveness | Good |
Quality of education | Outstanding |
Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
Personal development | Outstanding |
Leadership and management | Good |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
Sixth form | Good |
Read the Ofsted inspection report
Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
Progress 8 | 0.78 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 72 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 96.6 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 149 | 2024/25 |
A level average point score per entry | 40.53 | 2024/25 |
A level average grade per entry | B | 2024/25 |
A level students | 131 | 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 | 1,054 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 20.5% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 21.6% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 3.93% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 0.19% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
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