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King Edward VI Aston School
Frederick Road, Aston, Birmingham, West Midlands, B6 6DJ, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
97.8 / 100
Top 2%
Better than 98% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
995
Capacity
1,000
Ages
11–18
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and impressive GCSE results, this secondary school excels in academic achievement, boasting a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 3% nationally. An impressive 99% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, while 97% reach grade 5 or above, highlighting strong foundational skills. The high EBacc entry rate of 82% further reflects a commitment to a well-rounded curriculum.
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Last inspected: 10 May 2022Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 71.2 | Top 3% 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%. | 99% | Top 2% 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%. | 97% | Top 2% 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%. | 82% | Top 4% 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%. | 69% | Top 4% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani33.3%
Mixed Other12.6%
Asian Indian11.1%
Asian Bangladeshi11.1%
Black African7.9%
Asian Other5.5%
Other4.9%
White British4.9%
Asian Chinese1.7%
White Other1.5%
Black Other1.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Black Caribbean0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.1%
Location
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52.50366, -1.88564 · B6 6DJ
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN137043
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.keaston.bham.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is King Edward VI Aston School rated by Ofsted?
King Edward VI Aston School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 May 2022.
Is King Edward VI Aston School a good school?
King Edward VI Aston School scores 97.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 2% 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 Aston School in GCSEs?
King Edward VI Aston School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 71.2. 99% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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