King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys

King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys: key facts

What did Ofsted judge King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in April 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys?

King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys has 1,054 pupils on roll.

What ages does King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys take?

King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys located?

King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys is located in Birmingham, B21 9ET, Birmingham.

How do I apply to King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys?

King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

What is the largest ethnic background at King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 26.7% of pupils at King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys are recorded as Indian. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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