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King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls
Knightlow Road, Harborne, Birmingham, West Midlands, B17 8QB, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
74.6 / 100
Top 25%
Better than 75% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
968
Capacity
1,070
Ages
11–18
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
90%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 12% nationally. The school boasts an impressive 97% EBacc entry rate, alongside 83% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. However, while overall performance is commendable, there may be opportunities for improvement in the percentage of students attaining grade 5 or above in these core subjects, which stands at 60%.
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Last inspected: 8 May 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 56.8 | Top 12% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 83% | Top 12% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 60% | Top 18% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 97% | Top 7% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 58% | Top 7% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani20.9%
White British14.0%
Asian Indian12.4%
Asian Other9.2%
Other8.7%
Black African7.7%
White Other4.9%
Mixed Other4.2%
Mixed W+Asian4.0%
Asian Chinese3.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.6%
Asian Bangladeshi1.9%
Black Caribbean1.8%
Black Other0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
White Irish0.3%
Location
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52.46937, -1.96385 · B17 8QB
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN136592
School typeAcademy converter
Websitelsg.kevibham.org
Frequently asked questions
What is King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls rated by Ofsted?
King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 May 2024.
Is King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls a good school?
King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls scores 74.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 25% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls in GCSEs?
King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls achieved an Attainment 8 score of 56.8. 83% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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