King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys

StateSecondary

GoodSecondaryAges 11–181,044 pupils

Grove Lane, Handsworth, B21 9ETWebsite01215542794

Good1,044 pupilsAges 11–18

Boys

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Ages11 - 18

Pupils1,044

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Ages11 - 18

Pupils1,044

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Type

Academy

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

11 - 18

Gender

Boys

Capacity

1,044 / 1,000 (104%)

Head Teacher

Mr Tim Johnson

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Apr 2024

Results

Attainment 8: 72

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

5.4%

Absence rate

Avg 7.3%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

5.4%vs 7.3% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate5.4%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence15.7%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate2.1%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support3.9%

Below averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans0.2%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Autistic Spectrum Disorder18 pupils (42%)

Other6 pupils (14%)

Visual Impairment5 pupils (12%)

Specific Learning Difficulty5 pupils (12%)

Not Assessed3 pupils (7%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health2 pupils (5%)

Speech, Language & Communication2 pupils (5%)

Hearing Impairment1 pupils (2%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty1 pupils (2%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)61

Teaching assistants (FTE)6

Support staff (FTE)44

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils1,044

Free school meals18.1%

English as additional language26.1%

Ethnic backgrounds

Indian28.3%

Pakistani24.8%

Asian Other10.1%

Black African8.2%

Bangladeshi7.1%

Other4.7%

White British3.6%

Chinese2.8%

Mixed Other2.6%

Black Other2.1%

White Other1.6%

Black Caribbean1.6%

Mixed White & Asian1.1%

Mixed White & Caribbean0.9%

Unclassified0.4%

Mixed White & African0.2%

2024-25

Local Context

IMD Decile 1Most deprived

IMD 2025

Food hygiene

Inspected Oct 2023

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Listed buildingGROVE JUNIOR SCHOOLGrade II Listed

Leavers' Destinations

99.0%

to education

Sixth Form83.0%

Employment0.0%

NEET0.0%

2022-23

Trust Performance

King Edward Vi Academy Trust Birmingham

KS4

Attainment 865.2

Progress 80.48

EBacc entry61.0%

2023-24

Spending Per Pupil

£6,826

total expenditure per pupil

£-2,774 vs secondary national avg (£9,600)

Teaching staff£3,820

Support staff£472

Premises£59

Energy£178

Learning resources£577

Income per pupil£7,143

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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