ACADEMY CONVERTER · SECONDARY · GIRLS
King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls
Goodgraded 08/05/2024Ages 11–18968 pupilsNone
King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls is a girls' secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Birmingham. The school has around 968 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 08/05/2024, King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.8), an average Attainment 8 score of 53.9 and 66% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Birmingham can view King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 08/05/2024
Attendance & staffing
Attendance91.6%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence21.4%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher14.3England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals33.7%England avg 28.6%
English not first language30.8%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 856.8
Progress 8+0.8
Grade 5+ English & maths60%
Grade 4+ English & maths83%
EBacc entry97%
EBacc average point score5.36
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)29.8
Value added+0.03Average · 95% CI -0.1 to 0.2
Retention95%
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Birmingham
All schools in Birmingham →Lordswood Boys' SchoolGood · 0.2 miQueen Alexandra College0.6 miGeorge Dixon Academy0.6 miBearwood Primary SchoolGood · 0.7 miGeorge Dixon Primary SchoolRequires Improvement · 0.7 miBaskerville SchoolGood · 0.8 mi
See the full area report for B17 8QB →