King Edward VI Handsworth School

King Edward VI Handsworth School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge King Edward VI Handsworth School's quality of education to be?

Ofsted judged King Edward VI Handsworth School's quality of education as Good at its inspection in December 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend King Edward VI Handsworth School?

King Edward VI Handsworth School has 1,365 pupils on roll.

What ages does King Edward VI Handsworth School take?

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

Where is King Edward VI Handsworth School located?

King Edward VI Handsworth School is located in Birmingham, B21 9AR, Birmingham.

How do I apply to King Edward VI Handsworth School?

King Edward VI Handsworth School 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 School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 27.3% of pupils at King Edward VI Handsworth School are recorded as Pakistani. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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