King Edward VI Handsworth School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Rose Hill Road Birmingham West Midlands B21 9AR |
| Phone | 01215542342 |
| Reference Number | 137047 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1324 |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 24.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 26.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Unknown | 191 | 191 |
| 8 | Unknown | 191 | 191 |
| 9 | Unknown | 191 | 191 |
| 10 | Unknown | 192 | 192 |
| 11 | Unknown | 192 | 192 |
| 12 | Unknown | 204 | 204 |
| 13 | Unknown | 163 | 163 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Pakistani | 28% |
| Indian | 21.9% |
| Asian, Other | 10.3% |
| African | 8.7% |
| White, British | 3.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.7% |
| Chinese | 2.5% |
| White & Asian | 1.9% |
| Caribbean | 1.9% |
| Unclassified | 1.2% |
| White, Other | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | |
| Last Report Date | This school has not had an inspection yet. |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 17 Dec 2024 | School inspection |
| 04 Feb 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jul 2012 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| Previously as King Edward VI Handsworth School | |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 16 Apr 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Apr 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Oct 2006 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 18 Oct 2006 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 21 Feb 2005 | Full inspection |
| 21 Feb 2005 | Full inspection |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 74.2 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 98.4% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 99.5% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 40.91 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 40.76 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B | C | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 33.7% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 311 | 73 |
| Third Preference | 249 | 26 |
| From another Local Authority | 204 | 45 |
Previous Years
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| Name | Distance |
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Nishkam Primary School Birmingham
3-11 Soho Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, West Midlands, B21 9SN |
0.12 miles |
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St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth
Piers Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, West Midlands, B21 0UX |
0.15 miles |
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Welford Primary School
Welford Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, West Midlands, B20 2BL |
0.18 miles |
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Oasis Academy Benson
Benson Road, Hockley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B18 5TD |
0.45 miles |
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Grove School
Dawson Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, West Midlands, B21 9HB |
0.48 miles |
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St Francis Catholic Primary School
Nursery Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, West Midlands, B19 1PH |
0.51 miles |
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Anglesey Primary School
Anglesey Street, Anglesey Street, Lozells, Birmingham, Uk, Birmingham, West Midlands, B19 1RA |
0.57 miles |
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St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth
Hamstead Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, West Midlands, B20 2RW |
0.62 miles |
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Oasis Academy Boulton
Boulton Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, West Midlands, B21 0RE |
0.64 miles |
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Heathfield Primary School
Heathfield Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B19 1HJ |
0.65 miles |
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St Clare's Catholic Primary School
Robert Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, West Midlands, B20 3RT |
0.67 miles |
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James Watt Primary School
Boulton Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, West Midlands, B21 0RE |
0.69 miles |
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William Murdoch Primary School
Antrobus Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, West Midlands, B21 9NT |
0.73 miles |
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Flexible Learning School
23 All Saints Road, Hockley, Birmingham, Birmingham, B18 5QB |
0.77 miles |
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Westminster Primary School
Stamford Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, West Midlands, B20 3PN |
0.81 miles |
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Rookery School
Rookery Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, West Midlands, B21 9PY |
0.88 miles |
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Brookfields Primary School
2 Hingeston Street, Hockley, Birmingham, B18 6PU |
0.92 miles |
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Lozells Junior and Infant School and Nursery
Wheeler Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B19 2EP |
0.93 miles |
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Oasis Academy Foundry
Foundry Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B18 4LP |
0.96 miles |
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Butlers Road, Handsworth Wood, Birmingham, West Midlands, B20 2NY |
0.99 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys
Grove Lane, Handsworth, Birmingham, West Midlands, B21 9ET |
0.45 miles |
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Mayfield School
Heathfield Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B19 1HJ |
0.6 miles |
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Future First Independent School
Hockley Port, All Saints Street, Hockley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B18 7RL |
0.72 miles |
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Nishkam High School
Great King Street North, Birmingham, West Midlands, B19 2LF |
0.82 miles |
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King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy
Church Lane, Handsworth, Birmingham, West Midlands, B20 2HL |
0.83 miles |
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Windsor Olympus Academy
Perrott Street, Winson Green, Birmingham, B18 4LX |
0.84 miles |
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Myles Academy
Unit 7, 3B Business Village, Alexandra Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 0PD |
0.9 miles |
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Hamilton School
Hamilton Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, West Midlands, B21 8AH |
0.92 miles |
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Holte School
Wheeler Street, Lozells, Birmingham, West Midlands, B19 2EP |
0.93 miles |
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Holyhead School
Milestone Lane, Handsworth, Birmingham, West Midlands, B21 0HN |
1 miles |
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Birmingham Independent College
Albert Hall, Witton Road, Aston, Birmingham, West Midlands, B6 5NU |
1.1 miles |
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Newbury Independent School
Unit 6, Cuckoo Wharf, 435 Lichfield Road, Aston, Birmingham, West Midlands, B6 7SS |
1.17 miles |
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Oakbridge School
Church Lane, Birmingham, B20 2HL |
1.18 miles |
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Jewellery Quarter Academy
St George's Court, 1 Albion Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B1 3AA |
1.3 miles |
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BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy
46-48 Stour Street, Birmingham, B18 7AJ |
1.32 miles |
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Birchfield Independent Girls' School
30 BEACON HILL, ASTON, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B6 6JU |
1.36 miles |
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Broadway Academy
The Broadway, Perry Barr, Birmingham, West Midlands, B20 3DP |
1.37 miles |
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Aston Manor Academy
Phillips Street, Aston, Birmingham, West Midlands, B6 4PZ |
1.47 miles |
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St John Wall Catholic School
Oxhill Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, West Midlands, B21 8HH |
1.51 miles |
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City United Academy (CUA)
10 Edward Street, Birmingham, Birmingham, Birmingham, B1 2RX |
1.54 miles |