BoysIndependent

King Edward's School

Birmingham, Birmingham, West Midlands · B15 2UA

Founded in 1552, King Edward's School is an independent boys' day school in Birmingham with a Christian character and a long history. It educates around 836 pupils aged 11 to 18, with a small sixth form of just over 200. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school 'excellent' for both education and personal development, and its compliance requirements were met. A pupil-to-teacher ratio of roughly eight to one points to small, well-supported teaching groups.

836

Pupils

excellent

ISI

£21,990

Day fees / yr

Prepare for the 11+ free →School website ↗

Free month · No card needed · Cancel anytime

Schools nearby

Open in Google Maps ↗

Overview & data

Gender: Boys
Type: independent (fee-paying) school
Age range: 11-18
Pupils: 836
Pupil:teacher ratio: 8
Location: Birmingham, Birmingham, West Midlands
Website: https://kes.org.uk
Telephone: 0121 472 1672

Entrance & admissions

Entry age: 11

Want your child to win a place at King Edward's School?

Passmate builds a personalised practice plan from your target schools' exact 11+ topics - so every session moves your child closer to a place.

Practice matched to King Edward's School's 11+ format
See precisely where your child stands, topic by topic
A profile of how they think - not just scores

Try Passmate for free →

Free month · No card needed

Headteacher

Chief Master and Principal Kirsty von Malaisé

Latest results

Attainment 8

National average 46.9

GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)

National average 47%

GCSE grade 9-7

86%

Teaching & academics

Academic ambition runs through the school: 86% of GCSE grades fall in the 9-7 range, and pupils can progress to either A-levels or the International Baccalaureate in the sixth form. Languages are a particular strength, with Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Latin and Classical Greek all available, alongside popular options in Drama, Design & Technology and Fine Art. Academic scholarships recognise the strongest candidates. (Published Attainment 8 and grade 5+ figures appear incomplete and are best confirmed directly with the school.)

Sixth form

Sixth-form pupils: 204

Qualifications offered

GCSEIB

Learning support & SEN

SEN support: 10.51%
EHC plans: 0%

Arts & extracurricular

Scholarships

Academic scholarships

Languages

SpanishGermanFrenchChinese

Popular GCSE subjects

SpanishLatinGermanFrenchDrama & Theatre StudiesDesign & TechnologyClassical GreekChineseArt & Design (Fine Art)

Sport

Main sports

RugbyHockey

Beyond the classroom

Rugby and hockey are the mainstay team sports, giving sporting pupils competitive fixtures and regular training. The breadth of creative and performing arts subjects on offer, from Drama & Theatre Studies to Fine Art, suggests an active cultural life beyond the classroom.

Ethos & heritage

Founded: 1552
Religious character: Christian
Boarding: No

Mobile phone policy

Mobile phone use is not permitted during the school day. Devices can be used in the upper school, with conditions, in assigned areas. The school educates pupils on phone use so they can safely navigate their lives online, and this is further supported through its e-safety programme.

Money matters

Day fees (per year): £21,990

Around £1 million spent on assisted places per year

Inspection reports

ISI rating: excellent
ISI personal development: excellent
Last inspected: 18 November 2025

Read the full inspection report ↗

The last word

A historic, academically driven boys' school for families seeking small classes and a wide language curriculum in Birmingham. With fees up to £21,990 a year, around £1 million spent annually on assisted places offers a route in for able pupils who need support.

The Passmate verdict