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King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys
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King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys
- Secondary
- Birmingham B21 9ET
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| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve exceptionally well through their learning at key stage 4.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Majority show respectful and positive behaviours during structured lesson times.
Strengths and Challenges: Few pupils do not always focus on their learning well enough.
Communication: School communicates well with parents about the importance of attendance.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: School acts swiftly to address inappropriate behaviour.
Actions for Quality Improvement: School taking effective action to develop sixth form provision.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils are safe, rare poor behaviour.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff and pupils share highly respectful relationships.
Extracurricular Offerings: Rich and diverse extracurricular programme.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Majority of pupils take part in high-quality enrichment activities.
Career Counselling Services: All pupils receive unbiased information and high-quality careers guidance.
Managing and Supporting SEND: School identifies and supports SEND pupils exceptionally well.
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King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys is a Secondary, Boys school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 1046 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 97% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
96.10% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We want to maintain the School's reputation as a centre of excellence while embracing the opportunities provided by contemporary technological advancements and giving back to the neighbourhood and the larger Birmingham conurbation. Promote a climate of trust, openness, and cooperation; challenge and support our students to give their best effort in all areas; foster self-respect, independence, and initiative; build community within the school and among those connected to the school; and prepare our students to confidently enter the next stage of their education or the workforce. aspire to create good teaching environments and improve them where necessary and practical; engage excellent teachers who are knowledgeable about and adept at teaching their topics and pupils.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Boys | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.4 | - | 14.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 97% | 98% | 38% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 17.80% | 35.00% | 12.90% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.61 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 71.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 97% | 32.27% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 100% | 44.69% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 38% | 31.13% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 36% | 11.85% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 38% | 17.18% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.34 | 2.94 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 91.76% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 150 | 140 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 97% | 88.41% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 5% | 35.82% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 83% | 30.85% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 9% | 11.65% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.32% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.26% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.12% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.36 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 70.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 95% | 35.15% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% | 46.51% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 44% | 29.66% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 35% | 14.23% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 42% | 18.76% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.28 | 3.02 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 92.12% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 150 | 140 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 97% | 90.01% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 8% | 35.88% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 81% | 32.43% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 7% | 11.73% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.12% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.83% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.22% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.17 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 67.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 93% 10 | 29.84% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% 3 | 43.52% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 43% | 30.49% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 39% 2 | 13.17% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 42% 8 | 19.23% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.08 | 2.95 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 92.99% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 146 | 130 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 99% | 89.72% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 10% | 34.11% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 88% | 34.95% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 9.14% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 11.49% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.78% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.59% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.33 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 64.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 83% | 28.45% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 96% | 41.81% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 53% | 28.92% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 37% | 12.28% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 50% | 17.63% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.81 | 2.88 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 90.88% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 149 | 131 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 97% | 80.5% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 27.29% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 81% | 34.1% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 9% | 11.61% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.1% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.33% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.89% | 2.05% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.52 | 28.91 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.36 | 28.08 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 17.80% | 12.4% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 156 | 183 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 71% | 67.68% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 3.64% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 12% | 13.79% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 11% | 10.34% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 39.17 | 30.92 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 39.15 | 30.39 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 27.7% | 17.43% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 131 | 233 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 81% | 70.09% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 2.74% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 5% | 9.62% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 12.15% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 32.48 1 | 26.82 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.64 1 | 25.77 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 17.3% | 10.81% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 118 | 213 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 78% | 67.85% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 4.02% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 9% | 13.04% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 8.87% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.57 | 25.97 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.51 | 25.47 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 18.8% | 10.02% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 9 | 18.54% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 0% | 3.39% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 9% | 9.48% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 4.98% | 4.22% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
