The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 72.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 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
72.0
28.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
97%
54.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
57%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.13
Band 2Source: 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
98%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Based on 149 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 80 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Boys
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,044
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 18.4%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Trust
- KING EDWARD VI ACADEMY TRUST BIRMINGHAM
- Head
- Mr Tim Johnson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Grove Lane, Handsworth, Birmingham, West Midlands, B21 9ET
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth
Primary · 723m away
Windsor Olympus Academy
Secondary · 929m away
Oasis Academy Foundry
Primary · 1.3km away
Future First Independent School
Independent · 1.5km away
St Francis Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Anglesey Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Flexible Learning School
Independent · 1.7km away
Summerfield Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys a selective school?
Yes. King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar 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 Handsworth Grammar School for Boys's Ofsted rating?
King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys?
King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys currently has 1,044 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys take?
King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys?
King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys is in Birmingham, B21 9ET, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys have a sixth form?
Yes, King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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