King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys
Birmingham, West Midlands, West Midlands · B14 7QJ
A selective boys' grammar in Birmingham, King Edward VI Camp Hill carries an across-the-board Outstanding judgement from Ofsted, including for its sixth form. The school is a large one, with 1,054 boys against a capacity of 950, so it currently runs over its nominal limit. Nearly 30% of pupils are eligible for free school meals and almost a fifth speak English as an additional language, making this a genuinely mixed intake achieving exceptional results. It suits academically able boys who will thrive in a stretching environment.
1,054
Pupils
Outstanding
Ofsted
150
Places (PAN)
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- Gender
- Boys
- Type
- state grammar school
- Pupils
- 1,054
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 19.9
- Location
- Birmingham, West Midlands, West Midlands
- Website
- http://www.camphillboys.bham.sch.uk/
Entrance & admissions
- Consortium
- West Midlands Grammar School Consortium
- Exam board
- GL Assessment
- Subjects tested
- English, Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning
- Places (PAN)
- 150
- Entry age
- 11
Key dates· 2027 entry
Registration opens
5 May 2026
Registration closesNext
26 June 2026
Exam date
12 September 2026
Application deadline
31 October 2026
Offers date
1 March 2027
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Attainment 8
75.7
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
97%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
The headline figures are striking: an Attainment 8 score of 75.7 sits well above the national average of 46.9, and 97% of pupils secure grade 5 or above in English and Maths against a national figure of 47%. Ofsted rated quality of education Outstanding, and the sixth form earned the same grade. With a pupil-to-teacher ratio of around 19.9, classes are not unusually small, yet outcomes are consistently high.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 4.36%
- EHC plans
- 0.57%
- English as additional language
- 18.9%
- Free school meals
- 29.4%
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 22 November 2023
The last word
An Outstanding, heavily oversubscribed grammar where a socially diverse intake delivers results in the very top tier nationally. Entry at 11+ is competitive and tested across four papers.
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King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys located?
King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys is located at Vicarage Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham, B14 7QJ.
What type of school is King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys?
King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys is a state grammar school in West Midlands.
What subjects does King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys test in the 11+?
King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys tests English, Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning at 11+.
Which exam board does King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys use for the 11+?
King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys's 11+ uses GL Assessment.
When is the King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys 11+ exam?
For the 2027 entry, the King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys 11+ exam is on 12 September 2026.
How do I apply to King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys?
For 2027 entry, registration opens on 5 May 2026, registration closes on 26 June 2026 and the application deadline is 31 October 2026.
When are King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys 11+ offers released?
For 2027 entry, King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys releases offers on 1 March 2027.
Which consortium does King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys belong to?
King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys is part of the West Midlands Grammar School Consortium consortium.
How many places does King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys offer?
King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys has a published admission number of 150 places.
How many pupils attend King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys?
King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys has approximately 1,054 pupils on roll.
What is King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys's Ofsted rating?
King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its inspection on 22 November 2023.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.