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King Edward VI Handsworth School
Rose Hill Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B21 9AR, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
97.9 / 100
Top 2%
Better than 98% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,324
Capacity
1,060
Ages
11–18
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
125%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good and impressive GCSE results, this school stands out for its 100% pass rate in English and Maths at grade 4 and above, along with an exceptional Attainment 8 score of 74.2, placing it in the top 2% nationally. The school also boasts a strong EBacc entry rate of 89% and enjoys high parent satisfaction, with 86% of parents recommending it. While the data is limited, the overall performance suggests a supportive and high-achieving environment for students aged 11-18.
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Last inspected: 17 December 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal 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. | 74.2 | Top 2% 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%. | 100% | 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%. | 98% | Top 1% 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%. | 89% | Top 1% 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%. | 83% | Top 1% UK |
Parent View (125 responses)
★★★★★3.9
My child feels safe
94%
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
Good range of subjects
94%
My child is happy
90%
Behaviour is good
87%
My child makes good progress
86%
I'd recommend this school
86%
School has high expectations
85%
School supports development
82%
Progress is communicated
81%
School keeps me informed
68%
School responds to concerns
46%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani28.0%
Asian Indian21.9%
Asian Bangladeshi12.0%
Asian Other10.3%
Black African8.7%
White British3.4%
Mixed Other2.7%
Asian Chinese2.5%
Other2.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Black Caribbean1.9%
Black Other1.2%
White Other0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Location
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52.50257, -1.92332 · B21 9AR
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN137047
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is King Edward VI Handsworth School rated by Ofsted?
King Edward VI Handsworth School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 December 2024.
Is King Edward VI Handsworth School a good school?
King Edward VI Handsworth School scores 97.9/100 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.
What do parents say about King Edward VI Handsworth School?
Based on 125 Ofsted Parent View responses, King Edward VI Handsworth School receives a satisfaction score of 77% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at King Edward VI Handsworth School in GCSEs?
King Edward VI Handsworth School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 74.2. 100% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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