The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Nearly full. Boys only.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 19.0 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Christian school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- 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
19.0
24.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
11% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Boys
- Character
- Christian
Numbers
- Pupils
- 837
- Capacity
- 90%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Head
- Mrs Kirsty von Malais� (Chief Master)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Edgbaston Park Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2UA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKing Edward VI High School for Girls
Independent · Very close
Selly Oak Nursery School
Nursery · 981m away
Tiverton Academy
Primary · 995m away
St Edward's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Red Boots School (National Institute of Conductive Education)
Independent · 1.5km away
Raddlebarn Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Selly Park Girls' School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Cherry Oak School
Special school · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is King Edward's School a selective school?
Yes. King Edward's 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.
How many pupils attend King Edward's School?
King Edward's School currently has 837 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does King Edward's School take?
King Edward's School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
Where is King Edward's School?
King Edward's School is in Birmingham, B15 2UA, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does King Edward's School have a sixth form?
Yes, King Edward's School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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