King Edward's School
School summary
Founded in 1552, King Edward's School is an independent boys' school in Birmingham with a Christian character and a roll of around 836. Its pupil-to-teacher ratio of roughly 8:1 is notably generous, allowing close attention to each boy across the eleven-to-eighteen age range. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school excellent for both education and personal development at its most recent inspection, with all compliance requirements met. With academic scholarships and around £1 million spent annually on assisted places, the school combines selective entry with a clear commitment to access.
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
86%
National average 23%
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 18 November 2025
Teaching & academics
Results are exceptional: 86% of GCSE grades fall in the 9-7 range, against a national average of 23%, which places King Edward's among the strongest performers academically. Languages are a particular strength, with Spanish, German, French, Latin, Classical Greek and Chinese all on offer, alongside subjects such as Drama & Theatre Studies and Design & Technology. The sixth form, numbering just over 200 pupils, offers both GCSE progression routes and the International Baccalaureate. Around one in ten pupils receives SEN support.
Languages
GCSE subjects
Chief Master and Principal · Kirsty von Malaisé
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 204
Qualifications offered
Beyond the classroom
Rugby and hockey are the principal team sports, giving the school a strong games tradition. The breadth of language and creative subjects also points to a culture that values cultural and artistic pursuits alongside the academic core.
Main sports
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 1552
- Religious character
- Christian
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 10.51%
- EHC plans
- 0%
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.
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £21,990
Around £1 million spent on assisted places per year
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.