King Edward VI Aston School is a secondary school in Birmingham, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a boys school. It follows a selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
King Edward VI Aston School currently has around 995 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 100% boys and % girls. Around 23.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 19.3%.
The school has a diverse intake, with pakistani pupils forming the largest group at around 33.3%. other mixed pupils make up about 12.6% , followed by indian at 11.1%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 99% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (98%) , including 92% who stay in school sixth forms and 4% progressing to further education , while 1% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Frederick Road, Birmingham, B6 6DJ |
| Website: | http://www.keaston.bham.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01213271130 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Birmingham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Matthew Brady |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Selective |
| Unique reference: | 137043 |
Ofsted inspection date: 10/05/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Boys |
| School Capacity: | 1000 |
| Number of Pupils: | 995 |
| Number of Boys: | 995 |
| Number of Girls: | 0 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 19.3% | 8.2% |
| Pakistani | 33.30% | 331 |
| Other Mixed | 12.60% | 125 |
| Indian | 11.10% | 110 |
| Bangladeshi | 11.10% | 110 |
| African | 7.90% | 79 |
| Other Asian | 5.50% | 55 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 4.90% | 49 |
| White British | 4.90% | 49 |
| Chinese | 1.70% | 17 |
| Unclassified | 1.60% | 16 |
| Other White | 1.50% | 15 |
| Other Black | 1.40% | 14 |
| White and Asian | 1.20% | 12 |
| Caribbean | 0.80% | 8 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.40% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 1,340 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thamestower Nursery School Oliver Street , Nechells B7 5BL | - not rated | 1,518 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloomsbury Nursery School Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX | 4out of 4 | 1,544 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 1,809 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 2,541 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aston Tower Community Primary School Upper Sutton Street , Aston B6 5BE | - not rated | 414 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston Tower Community Primary School Upper Sutton Street , Aston B6 5BE | 3out of 4 | 414 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prince Albert Junior and Infant School Albert Road , Aston B6 5NH | - not rated | 563 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mansfield Green E-ACT Academy Albert Road , Aston B6 5NH | 4out of 4 | 563 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mansfield Green Community School Albert Road , Aston B6 5NH | - not rated | 563 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward VI Aston School Frederick Road , Aston B6 6DJ | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| King Edward VI Aston School Frederick Road , Aston B6 6DJ | - not rated | 0 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Kajans Hospitality & Catering Studio College - Khcsc Whitehead Road , Aston B6 6EL | - not rated | 449 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston Manor Academy Phillips Street , Aston B6 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 993 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston Manor School Phillips Street , Aston B6 4PZ | - not rated | 993 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aston University Mathematics School 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 1,765 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 1,852 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 1,852 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 2,497 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Boulton College of Further and Higher Education Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 2,515 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 1,001 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Star King Solomon Academy Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 1,347 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titan St Georges Academy Prestbury Road , B6 6EE | 3out of 4 | 520 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pioneers Academy Sycamore Road , Aston B6 5UH | - not rated | 524 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Wisdom Academy Sycamore Road , Aston B6 5UH | - not rated | 528 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchfield Independent Girls' School 30 Beacon Hill , B6 6JU | - not rated | 639 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Mohiuddin Girls School and College 55-56 Albert Road , B6 5NQ | - not rated | 754 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.