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King Edward VI Handsworth School
Ages 11–181,324 pupilsFaithNone
King Edward VI Handsworth School is a girls' secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Birmingham. The school has around 1,324 pupils on roll. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.8), an average Attainment 8 score of 77.3 and 100% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Birmingham can view King Edward VI Handsworth School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspection
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding
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Strengths & watch points5 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Value added
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 874.2
England avg 45.1 · was 77.3 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.8
Grade 5+ English & maths98%
England avg 45% · was 100% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths100%
England avg 65% · was 100% in 2023/24
EBacc entry89%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score7.12
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelBelow average
A-level grade (point score)B
APS per entry 40.8
A-level grade (best 3)B
APS best 3: 40.8
AAB or better34%
Retention98%
Value added-0.11
Below average · 95% CI -0.2 to -0.0
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake27.4%
Free school meals27.4%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language29.0%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled106%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing93.0%
Attendance93.0%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher18.7
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence20.9%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Birmingham
All schools in Birmingham →Nishkam Primary School Birmingham0.1 miSt Michael's CofE Primary Academy, HandsworthOutstanding · 0.1 miWelford Primary SchoolGood · 0.2 miOasis Academy BensonInadequate · 0.5 miSt Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, HandsworthGood · 0.6 miKing Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for BoysGood · 0.4 mi
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