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King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls
Requires Improvementgraded 13/11/2024Ages 11–16739 pupils
King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls is a girls' secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Birmingham. The school has around 739 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 13/11/2024 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 41.6 and 40% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Birmingham can view King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionRequires Improvement
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 13/11/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points0 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 846
England avg 45.1 · was 42.0 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.4
Grade 5+ English & maths47%
England avg 45% · was 41% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths70%
England avg 65% · was 58% in 2023/24
EBacc entry42%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.12
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake47.4%
Free school meals47.4%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language13.1%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled97%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing90.8%
Attendance90.8%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher16.8
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence28.4%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Birmingham
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