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King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys
Goodgraded 16/04/2024Ages 11–181,044 pupilsFaithNone
King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys is a boys' secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Birmingham. The school has around 1,044 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 16/04/2024, King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.8), an average Attainment 8 score of 72 and 93% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Birmingham can view King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementGood
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Strengths & watch points6 strengths · 0 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 872
England avg 45.1 · was 72.0 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.8
Grade 5+ English & maths97%
England avg 45% · was 93% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths99%
England avg 65% · was 97% in 2023/24
EBacc entry57%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score6.59
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelAbove average
A-level grade (point score)B
APS per entry 40.5
A-level grade (best 3)B
APS best 3: 40.4
AAB or better31%
Retention96%
Value added+0.13
Above average · 95% CI 0.0 to 0.2
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake20.5%
Free school meals20.5%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language21.6%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled104%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing93.6%
Attendance93.6%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher17.4
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence19.9%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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