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King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy
Church Lane, Handsworth, Birmingham B20 2HL
King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,010 girls aged between 11 and 18. In May 2014 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 Grammar School for Boys, King Edward VI Handsworth School, King Edward VI Aston School, King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls and King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys.)
Particular strengths include Representation, Disadvantaged pupils, Destinations and Finances. Relative weaknesses include Environment and Attainment.
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Excellent. Progress up to age 16 is excellent. Destinations at 16 are above average. Progress at 16-18 is above average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Destinations: Excellent. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is roughly average, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very high. Show details
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been in surplus
Progress: Above average. Up to age 16 it is excellent, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite low.
Admissions: About average. The occupancy rate and offer rate are both quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Sixth form: About average. Attainment is poor, progress is about average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are excellent.
Attainment: Below average. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Environment: Poor. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all very high.
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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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