The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Girls only.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 39.7 vs national 43.8)
- This is a girls-only school
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
39.7
4.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
1%
40.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.31
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 2–19
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 857
- Capacity
- 92%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Head
- Mrs Clare Macro (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Westbourne Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 3TS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHallfield School
Independent · 374m away
Hopwood Hall School
Independent · 423m away
St George's School Edgbaston
Independent · 532m away
Harborne Academy
Secondary · 852m away
The Blue Coat School Birmingham
Independent · 1.1km away
Priory School
Independent · 1.1km away
West House School
Independent · 1.1km away
Chad Vale Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Edgbaston High School for Girls a selective school?
Yes. Edgbaston High School for Girls has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
How many pupils attend Edgbaston High School for Girls?
Edgbaston High School for Girls currently has 857 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Edgbaston High School for Girls take?
Edgbaston High School for Girls caters for pupils aged 2 to 19.
Where is Edgbaston High School for Girls?
Edgbaston High School for Girls is in Birmingham, B15 3TS, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Edgbaston High School for Girls have a sixth form?
Yes, Edgbaston High School for Girls has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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