King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys
Birmingham, West Midlands, West Midlands · B21 9ET
A long-established selective state grammar for boys in Birmingham, King Edward VI Handsworth draws on a diverse city community, with more than a quarter of pupils speaking English as an additional language and nearly one in five eligible for free school meals. With around 1,044 boys against a capacity of 1,000, the school is full and then some, which speaks to its standing locally. Ofsted rated it Good overall at its most recent inspection, singling out both quality of education and personal development as Outstanding. It is one of the larger grammars of its kind and forms part of a wider family of King Edward VI schools.
1,044
Pupils
Good
Ofsted
150
Places (PAN)
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- Gender
- Boys
- Type
- state grammar school
- Pupils
- 1,044
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 17.2
- Location
- Birmingham, West Midlands, West Midlands
- Website
- http://www.handsworth.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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Latest results
Attainment 8
72
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
97%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Results sit well above the national picture: an average Attainment 8 of 72 compares with a national average of 46.9, and 97% of pupils reach grade 5 or above in English and Maths against a national figure of 47%. Inspectors judged the quality of education to be Outstanding, with the sixth form rated Good. The pupil-to-teacher ratio of around 17.2 is fairly typical for a school of this size.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 3.93%
- EHC plans
- 0.19%
- English as additional language
- 26.1%
- Free school meals
- 18.4%
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Good
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Good
- Last inspected
- 16 April 2024
The last word
A high-achieving boys' grammar where teaching is rated Outstanding and results are far above the national average. With 150 places drawing from across a broad and diverse intake, competition for entry is keen.
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King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys located?
King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys is located at Grove Lane, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 9ET.
What type of school is King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys?
King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys is a state grammar school in West Midlands.
What subjects does King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys test in the 11+?
King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys tests English, Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning at 11+.
Which exam board does King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys use for the 11+?
King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys's 11+ uses GL Assessment.
When is the King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys 11+ exam?
For the 2027 entry, the King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys 11+ exam is on 12 September 2026.
How do I apply to King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar 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 Handsworth Grammar School for Boys 11+ offers released?
For 2027 entry, King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys releases offers on 1 March 2027.
Which consortium does King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys belong to?
King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys is part of the West Midlands Grammar School Consortium consortium.
How many places does King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys offer?
King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys has a published admission number of 150 places.
How many pupils attend King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys?
King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys has approximately 1,044 pupils on roll.
What is King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys's Ofsted rating?
King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its inspection on 16 April 2024.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.