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King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy
Church Lane, Handsworth, Birmingham, West Midlands, B20 2HL, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
56.1 / 100
Top 44%
Better than 56% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,065
Capacity
1,021
Ages
11–18
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
104%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary academy demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score of 48.0, placing it in the top 38% of schools nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 71%, while 46% achieve grade 5 or above. Parent satisfaction is relatively high at 79%, indicating a supportive community, although the limited number of Parent View responses may suggest a need for broader parent engagement.
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Last inspected: 11 March 2025Quality 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. | 48.0 | Top 38% 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%. | 71% | Top 37% 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%. | 46% | Top 46% 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%. | 68% | Top 27% 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%. | 34% | Top 27% UK |
Parent View (29 responses)
★★★★★3.6
My child feels safe
90%
Good range of subjects
86%
My child is happy
83%
My child makes good progress
79%
I'd recommend this school
79%
School has high expectations
79%
School supports development
76%
Good range of extra-curricular
72%
Behaviour is good
72%
Progress is communicated
72%
School keeps me informed
62%
School responds to concerns
59%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani37.0%
Asian Bangladeshi16.9%
Black African11.6%
Asian Indian9.7%
Other7.0%
Black Caribbean4.1%
Mixed Other3.5%
Asian Other1.8%
White Other1.6%
Black Other1.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
White British0.2%
Location
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52.51405, -1.92902 · B20 2HL
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN138937
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.hwga.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy rated by Ofsted?
King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 March 2025.
Is King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy a good school?
King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy scores 56.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 44% 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 Wood Girls' Academy?
Based on 29 Ofsted Parent View responses, King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy receives a satisfaction score of 72% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy in GCSEs?
King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.0. 71% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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