The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 75.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
75.7
31.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
97%
54.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
82%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
A-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.14
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
99%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
99%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Based on 120 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 77 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Boys
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,054
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 29.4%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Trust
- KING EDWARD VI ACADEMY TRUST BIRMINGHAM
- Head
- Mr Russell Bowen (Headmaster)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Vicarage Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham, West Midlands, B14 7QJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKing Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls
Secondary · Very close
Colmore Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 379m away
Colmore Junior School
Primary · 379m away
St Dunstan's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 856m away
Bishop Challoner Catholic College
Secondary · 872m away
Reach School
Free school · 1.0km away
Wheelers Lane Technology College
Secondary · 1.0km away
Kings Heath Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys a selective school?
Yes. King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys 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 Camp Hill School for Boys's Ofsted rating?
King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys?
King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys currently has 1,054 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys take?
King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys?
King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys is in Birmingham, B14 7QJ, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys have a sixth form?
Yes, King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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