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King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys
Grove Lane, Handsworth, Birmingham B21 9ET
King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys is a selective academy. It has about 1,060 boys aged between 11 and 18. In March 2022 the school was rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of King Edward VI Academy Trust Birmingham. (Other schools in this trust include King Edward VI Handsworth School, King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy, King Edward VI Aston School, King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls and King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys.)
Particular strengths include Attendance, Destinations, Disadvantaged pupils and Attainment. Relative weaknesses include Environment.
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Attendance: Excellent. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very low.
Destinations: Excellent. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite high. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Excellent. Progress up to age 16 is excellent. Destinations at 16 are excellent. Progress at 16-18 is below average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Attainment: Excellent. Up to age 16 it is excellent, while at ages 16-18 it is above average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: About average. Up to age 16 it is excellent, while at ages 16-18 it is poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Sixth form: About average. Attainment is above average, progress is poor and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Admissions: About average. The occupancy rate is very high and the offer rate is quite high. There is an entrance exam.
Environment: Poor. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all very high.
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