King Edward VI Handsworth School, based in Birmingham, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a girls 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 Handsworth School currently has around 1324 pupils on roll, which is about 125% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and 100% girls. Around 24.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 20.9%.
Pupil backgrounds are varied, with pakistani pupils forming the largest group at around 28%. indian pupils make up about 21.9% , followed by bangladeshi at 12%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 100% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (99%) , including 90% who stay in school sixth forms and 4% progressing to further education , while 1% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Rose Hill Road, Birmingham, B21 9AR |
| Website: | http://www.kingedwardvi.bham.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01215542342 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Birmingham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr David Goodwin |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Selective |
| Unique reference: | 137047 |
Ofsted inspection date: 17/12/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Girls |
| School Capacity: | 1060 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1324 |
| Number of Boys: | 0 |
| Number of Girls: | 1324 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 20.9% | 8.2% |
| Pakistani | 28.00% | 371 |
| Indian | 21.90% | 290 |
| Bangladeshi | 12.00% | 159 |
| Other Asian | 10.30% | 136 |
| African | 8.70% | 115 |
| White British | 3.40% | 45 |
| Other Mixed | 2.70% | 36 |
| Chinese | 2.50% | 33 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.30% | 30 |
| White and Asian | 1.90% | 25 |
| Caribbean | 1.90% | 25 |
| Other Black | 1.20% | 16 |
| Unclassified | 1.20% | 16 |
| Other White | 0.90% | 12 |
| White and Black African | 0.70% | 9 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.50% | 6 |
| 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 | 1,811 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 2,089 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nishkam Primary School Birmingham 3-11 Soho Road , Handsworth B21 9SN | - not rated | 208 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth Piers Road , Handsworth B21 0UX | 4out of 4 | 261 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CofE Junior and Infant School Piers Road , Handsworth B21 0UX | - not rated | 261 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Welford Primary School Welford Road , Handsworth B20 2BL | 3out of 4 | 314 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Benson Community School Benson Road , Hockley B18 5TD | - not rated | 797 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward VI Handsworth School Rose Hill Road , B21 9AR | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| King Edward VI Handsworth School Rose Hill Road , B21 9AR | - not rated | 0 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Handsworth Grammar School Grove Lane , Handsworth B21 9ET | - not rated | 787 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 | 787 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Nishkam High School Great King Street North , B19 2LF | - not rated | 1,444 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 46-48 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 2,314 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Birmingham College of Food Tourism and Creative Studies Summer Row , B3 1JB | - not rated | 2,827 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston University Mathematics School 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 3,198 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 2,891 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Star King Solomon Academy Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 3,039 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nishkam Primary School 1-7 Soho Road , Handsworth B21 9SN | - not rated | 208 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Astwell Preparatory School 144-146 Hamstead Road , Handsworth B20 2QR | - not rated | 387 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lambs Christian School 113 Soho Hill , B19 1AY | - not rated | 442 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Diamond Academy Malika House , 81 George Street | - not rated | 653 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenspring Training 176 Camp Lane , Raleigh Industrial Estate B21 8JA | - not rated | 814 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.