King Edward VI Handsworth School
Admissions reality
How competitive entry really is, what scores mean, and where the waiting-list picture is strong enough to trust.
Full exam briefCompetition trend intelligence
No official historical score trend was found in the supplied evidence.
ClassAce estimate, not official data
Score banding
11+Offer score trend
Historical trend data is not yet strong enough to show confidently.
Waiting list intelligence
Official admissions page: "If a vacancy arises during the first term of Year 7, the waiting list in existence from 1 March of that year will be used".
Official admissions page: "Parents/carers will need to reapply at the start of each academic year if they want their child to be included on the waiting list".
Common mistakes parents make
Misconceptions we hear most often about this school
Passing the entrance test is not the same as securing a place.
Qualifying as selective-eligible is only the first hurdle. Final allocation depends on oversubscription criteria, and distance from the school is frequently the deciding factor.
If you miss the registration deadline, late registration will not be accepted.
Parents often assume the highest scorers get priority. In practice, once a child meets the selective threshold, proximity to the school can matter more than raw score.
Waiting list rules continue after National Offer Day and may require reapplication each academic year.
This means there's no single pass mark to aim for. Preparation should focus on performing strongly across all areas rather than targeting a specific number.
What we're still researching
Transparency about gaps in our intelligence. We actively pursue this data and will update when available.
General Entry
Competition ratio (applicants per place)
Seeking data
Latest offer score threshold
Seeking data
Report url
Seeking data
Year 7 Entry
Year 7 applicants per place
Seeking data
Year 7 qualifying score
Seeking data
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