The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 71.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a boys-only school
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
71.2
27.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
97%
55.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
82%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.17
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
97%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
96%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 141 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 64 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Boys
Numbers
- Pupils
- 995
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 23.5%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Trust
- KING EDWARD VI ACADEMY TRUST BIRMINGHAM
- Head
- Mr Matthew Brady (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Frederick Road, Aston, Birmingham, West Midlands, B6 6DJ
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is King Edward VI Aston School a selective school?
Yes. King Edward VI Aston School 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.
What is King Edward VI Aston School's Ofsted rating?
King Edward VI Aston School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend King Edward VI Aston School?
King Edward VI Aston School currently has 995 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does King Edward VI Aston School take?
King Edward VI Aston School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is King Edward VI Aston School?
King Edward VI Aston School is in Birmingham, B6 6DJ, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does King Edward VI Aston School have a sixth form?
Yes, King Edward VI Aston School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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