The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 48.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- This is a girls-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
48.0
4.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
46%
3.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
68%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.60
Band 5Source: 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
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
91%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 159 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 86 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,065
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 51.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Trust
- KING EDWARD VI ACADEMY TRUST BIRMINGHAM
- Head
- Kiran Takhar (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Church Lane, Handsworth, Birmingham, West Midlands, B20 2HL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGrove School
Primary · 980m away
King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys
Secondary · 1.1km away
Welford Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
King Edward VI Handsworth School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Nishkam Primary School Birmingham
Primary · 1.5km away
St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth
Primary · 1.5km away
Oasis Academy Boulton
Primary · 1.5km away
Mayfield School
Academy · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy a selective school?
No. King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy's Ofsted rating?
King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy?
King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy currently has 1,065 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy take?
King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy?
King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy is in Birmingham, B20 2HL, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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