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King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys
Grove Lane, Handsworth, Birmingham, West Midlands, B21 9ET, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
95.1 / 100
Top 5%
Better than 95% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,044
Capacity
1,000
Ages
11–18
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
104%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, achieving an impressive GCSE Attainment 8 score of 72.0, placing it in the top 3% nationally. Notably, 99% of students attain grade 4 or above in English and Maths, with 97% achieving grade 5 or higher, indicating a high level of student success. The school also has a strong parent satisfaction rate, making it a compelling choice for families in Birmingham.
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Last inspected: 16 April 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & 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. | 72.0 | 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 3% 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%. | 57% | Top 8% 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%. | 56% | Top 8% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Indian28.3%
Asian Pakistani24.8%
Asian Other10.1%
Black African8.2%
Asian Bangladeshi7.1%
Other4.7%
White British3.6%
Asian Chinese2.8%
Mixed Other2.6%
Black Other2.1%
White Other1.6%
Black Caribbean1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Location
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52.50475, -1.93335 · B21 9ET
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN143562
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.handsworth.bham.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys rated by Ofsted?
King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 April 2024.
Is King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys a good school?
King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys scores 95.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 5% 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 Handsworth Grammar School for Boys in GCSEs?
King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys achieved an Attainment 8 score of 72.0. 99% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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