Head: Matthew Brady
A competitive boys' grammar school in Birmingham with an Outstanding Ofsted rating.
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Year 7 Places
0.0:1
Applicants/Place
0
Pupils
Qualifying Score
205
Cutoff Score
114
Distance Cutoff
7.5 mi
Applications
1,110
Offers Made
140
Catchment, then Score
Catchment area students get priority. Within catchment, places by test score.
The catchment area consists of home addresses that are within specific electoral wards in Birmingham (including Alum Rock, Aston, Bromford & Hodge Hill, Castle Vale, Erdington, and others) and Solihull (including Castle Bromwich, Chelmsley Wood, Kingshurst & Fordbridge, Smith's Wood)
Local Authorities
Sibling Priority
Pupil Premium
Process
Parents have a statutory right of appeal if they are not satisfied with the place offered. Appeal hearings are normally held in May and June.
Waiting List
If a vacancy arises during the first term of Year 7, the waiting list from 1 March will be used. For mid Year 7-11, candidates on the waiting list will be invited to take a test and the place will be awarded to the highest scoring candidate above a minimum standard.
1. Register
1 May 2026
2. Take Test
KEF Birmingham
3. Results
19 Oct 2026
4. Offer Day
1 Mar 2027
A shared 11+ entrance exam used by 8 grammar schools, administered by GL Assessment, testing English, Mathematics. King Edward VI Foundation test. Transitioned from CEM to GL Assessment.
Qualifying Score
205
Open Evening
open evening
4 Mar 2026
9:00am
Open Evening
open evening
6 Mar 2026
9:00am
Registration Opens
Registration opens for the 11+ exam
1 May 2026
Open Evening
open evening
2 Jun 2026
Open Evening
open evening
3 Jun 2026
Registration Deadline
Final day to register for the 11+ exam
15 Jul 2026
Exam Date
11+ entrance exam
19 Sep 2026
9:00am
Results Released
11+ results released to parents
19 Oct 2026
CAF Deadline
Common Application Form deadline (all LAs)
31 Oct 2026
National Offer Day
National Offer Day — places confirmed
1 Mar 2027
71.2
Attainment 8
Average achievement across 8 qualifications
97%
English + Maths 5+
Grade 5 or above in both
99%
English + Maths 4+
Grade 4 or above in both
82%
EBacc Entry
Entered the English Baccalaureate suite
6.77
EBacc APS
Average points across EBacc subjects
B
Avg A-Level Grade
Average grade achieved across all A-Level entries
Bar shows this school. Ticks mark the England state-funded average (grey) and the typical grammar-school average (indigo).
Grammar median computed from up to 163 grammars.
68%
Higher Education
≈0pp vs grammar avg
55%
Russell Group
Cohort destination breakdown
Destinations trend
Strongest at
English Literature
280 entries
50%
+2.6pp vs school
Religious Studies
60 entries
50%
+2.6pp vs school
Music
28 entries
50%
+2.6pp vs school
Watch list
French
64 entries
41%
-6.8pp vs school
Other Modern Languages
66 entries
42%
-5.0pp vs school
Strongest at
Chemistry
122 entries
50%
+4.8pp vs school
Biology
94 entries
50%
+4.8pp vs school
Psychology
62 entries
50%
+4.8pp vs school
Watch list
English literature
5 entries
0%
-45.2pp vs school
Entry Requirements
Minimum of seven GCSE passes at grades 9-5, including at least grades 6 in English and Mathematics. Grade 7 at GCSE required for A-Level subjects. Grade 9 in Mathematics required for Further Mathematics. For Science/Mathematics/Computer Science combination: 8, 7, 7 grades required.
Subjects Offered
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Sixth Form
Outstanding
Per-Pupil Funding
2025/2026995 / 1,000(100%)
£0
Per Pupil Funding
Subjects Offered
Entry Requirements
Minimum of seven GCSE passes at grades 9-5, including at least grades 6 in English and Mathematics. Grade 7 at GCSE required for A-Level subjects. Grade 9 in Mathematics required for Further Mathematics. For Science/Mathematics/Computer Science combination: 8, 7, 7 grades required.
1:18.6
Staff:Pupil Ratio
100%
Qualified Teachers
3.52%
Absence Rate
5.41%
Persistent Absence
King Edward VI Aston School occupies an extensive site with historic and modern buildings including specialist teaching rooms, laboratories, sports facilities, dining hall, library, and sixth form centre.
Sports
The school has extensive sports facilities including rugby and football pitches, tennis courts, netball courts, a sports hall, gymnasium, and access to local leisure facilities for swimming.
STEM
Well-equipped science laboratories for physics, chemistry and biology, multiple computer suites with modern IT equipment, and design technology workshops.
Arts
The school has a main hall used for performances, dedicated music practice rooms, art studios and classrooms for creative subjects.
Library
The school library provides study space, books, periodicals and online resources. It serves as a quiet study area and resource centre for students.
School offers Duke of Edinburgh programme and various sports, with house system for pastoral care and community engagement.
Sports
Music & Performing Arts
Clubs & Societies
Duke of Edinburgh
true
Trips & Exchanges
Community Service
Uniform
Navy blazer with school badge, white shirt, school tie, grey trousers/skirt, black shoes, navy jumper (optional). PE kit includes navy polo shirt, navy shorts/skirt, navy football socks, white sports socks, trainers.
School Meals
The school operates a cashless catering system with a main dining hall serving hot meals, sandwiches, salads and snacks. Students can pre-order meals online and special dietary requirements are catered for.
Homework Policy
Homework is set regularly across all subjects with expectations varying by year group. Lower school students typically receive 1-2 hours per night, increasing to 2-3 hours in upper school years.
Behaviour Policy
The school operates a clear behaviour policy based on mutual respect, high expectations and positive relationships. A house point system rewards good behaviour and achievement, with sanctions for inappropriate behaviour including detentions and in serious cases, exclusions.
Mobile Phone Policy
Mobile phones must be switched off and kept out of sight during the school day. Phones found being used inappropriately will be confiscated.
SEND Provision
School considers requests for adjustments to entrance test under Equality Act 2010. Students with Education, Health & Care Plans naming the school will be admitted.
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Nearest Station: Aston
Transport Info
The school is accessible by public transport including buses and trains. Birmingham Snow Hill and Aston railway stations are nearby. Several bus routes serve the area including the 7, 11A, 11C, and 65 services.
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