King Edward VI Handsworth School

Birmingham
State
Secondary
Girls, 11-18 years
#347
National Ranking in Combined A-levels and GCSE
Ofsted: Outstanding
#347
National Ranking in Combined A-levels and GCSE
Ofsted: Outstanding

Academic Excellence

Outstanding A-Level performance, GCSE results, Oxbridge success, and inspection ratings

Summary Rankings

#347
GCSE & A-Levels
#422
A-Levels
#134
GCSE
#356
Oxbridge
Outstanding
Ofsted

A-Level Performance

Advanced level examination results and rankings

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Overall Ranking

#422
in England

Based on overall A-Level performance

Grade Distribution

A* Grade10.45%
A Grade27.57%
B Grade32.88%

A*-A38.01%
A*-B70.89%

GCSE Performance

GCSE examination results and rankings

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Overall Ranking

#132
in England

Based on overall GCSE performance

Grade Distribution

Grades 9-8 (A*)54.4%
Grade 7 (A)21.5%

Grades 9-7 (A*-A)75.9%

🎓 Oxbridge Success

Track record of Oxford and Cambridge applications and acceptances

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Rank
#356
Combined Oxbridge
28
Applications
4
Offers
1
Acceptances
Offer Rate14.3%
Acceptance Rate25%
Rank
#272
Oxford University
14
Applications
3
Offers
0
Acceptances
Offer Rate21.4%
Acceptance Rate0%
Rank
#1864
Cambridge University
14
Applications
1
Offers
1
Acceptances
Offer Rate7.1%
Acceptance Rate100%

Ofsted Inspection

Latest inspection ratings and assessment

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Overall Effectiveness

Outstanding

Based on official graded inspection publication report

Inspection Categories

Good
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour and Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Sixth Form Provision
Latest Graded Inspection Details
Publication Date
28 January 2025
Inspection Number
10343956
Inspection ratings based on Ofsted framework and published assessment criteria

School Information

Everything you need to know at a glance

School Details

PHASE OF EDUCATION
Secondary
GENDER
Girls
AGE RANGE
11-18 years
ADMISSION POLICY
Selective
SCHOOL GROUP
Academies
LOCAL COUNCIL
Birmingham City
RELIGIOUS CHARACTER
Christian
SCHOOL CAPACITY
1,060
URN
137047

School Features & Facilities

Key provisions and characteristics of this school

Grammar School
Has Sixth Form
Boarding Facilities
Special Educational Needs Classes
Nursery Provision
Section 41 Approved

Contact Information

Get in touch with the school

Address

Rose Hill Road, Birmingham, B21 9AR, Birmingham, West Midlands, B21 9AR

Phone

1215542342

Headteacher

Mr David Goodwin