Handsworth Wood Girls' School is a secondary school in Birmingham, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a community school and operates as a girls school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Handsworth Wood Girls' School currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Church Lane, Birmingham, B20 2HL |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Birmingham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Nicola Walters |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 103505 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Girls |
| School Capacity: | 817 |
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| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 2,935 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Butlers Road , Handsworth Wood B20 2NY | 3out of 4 | 564 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Butlers Road , Handsworth Wood B20 2NY | - not rated | 564 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School (NC) Hamstead Road , Handsworth B20 2RW | - not rated | 791 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth Hamstead Road , Handsworth B20 2RW | 3out of 4 | 791 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rookery School & Children's Centre Rookery Road , Handsworth B21 9PY | - not rated | 809 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Handsworth Wood Girls' School Church Lane , Handsworth B20 2HL | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy Church Lane , Handsworth B20 2HL | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Handsworth Wood Boys' School Church Lane , B20 2HH | - not rated | 100 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Handsworth Grammar School Grove Lane , Handsworth B21 9ET | - not rated | 1,174 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys Grove Lane , Handsworth B21 9ET | 3out of 4 | 1,174 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton School Hamilton Road , Handsworth B21 8AH | - not rated | 1,400 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Astwell Preparatory School 144-146 Hamstead Road , Handsworth B20 2QR | - not rated | 1,420 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nishkam Primary School 1-7 Soho Road , Handsworth B21 9SN | - not rated | 1,623 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Heathfield Road , B19 1HJ | 2out of 4 | 1,732 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Diamond Academy Malika House , 81 George Street | - not rated | 1,837 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.