King Edward VI Sheldon Heath AcademySheldon Heath Road , Birmingham

King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy, based in Birmingham, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed 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.

King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy currently has around 1192 pupils on roll, which is about 88% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.3% boys and 47.7% girls. Around 50.6% 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 8.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 23.7%.

The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 33.6%. pakistani pupils make up about 23%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 90% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (87%) , including 41% who stay in school sixth forms and 42% progressing to further education , while 2% enter apprenticeships .