
Head: Russell Bowen
A competitive boys' grammar school in Birmingham with an Outstanding Ofsted rating.
0
Year 7 Places
0.0:1
Applicants/Place
0
Pupils
Qualifying Score
205
Cutoff Score
114
Distance Cutoff
7.5 mi
Applications
868
Offers Made
149
Catchment, then Score
Catchment area students get priority. Within catchment, places by test score.
18 Birmingham wards which make up the Camp Hill Catchment Area
Local Authorities
Postcode Areas
Max distance: 3 miles
Sibling Priority
Pupil Premium
Waiting List
If a vacancy arises, 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. Parents/carers will need to reapply at the start of each academic year if they want their child to be included on the waiting list.
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. Part of the King Edward VI Foundation. Registration for Year 7 entrance test is between May and June. Test takes place on a Saturday in September of Year 6. Results sent out by Local Authorities on 1 March each year. Priority score was 222 for 2020 entry and 224 for 2021, 2022, 2023 & 2024 entry. Students also prefer candidates to be studying French or German at their current school for in-year admissions.
Qualifying Score
205
Registration Opens
Registration opens for the 11+ exam
1 May 2026
Registration Deadline
Final day to register for the 11+ exam
15 Jul 2026
Open Evening
Open Evening for prospective Year 7 and Year 12 students. No booking is required. The Headmaster's speech, which includes a speech from the current Head Boy, is at 6:15pm and 7:15pm, in the main hall.
31 Aug 2026
6:15pm
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
75.7
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
7.19
EBacc APS
Average points across EBacc subjects
A-
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.
75%
Higher Education
+7pp vs grammar avg
47%
Russell Group
Cohort destination breakdown
Destinations trend
Strongest at
Mathematics
296 entries
50%
+1.9pp vs school
Biology
288 entries
50%
+1.9pp vs school
Chemistry
288 entries
50%
+1.9pp vs school
Watch list
German
160 entries
43%
-5.6pp vs school
French
166 entries
45%
-3.0pp vs school
Strongest at
Chemistry
184 entries
50%
+3.8pp vs school
Further Mathematics
78 entries
50%
+3.8pp vs school
Economics
58 entries
50%
+3.8pp vs school
Watch list
Fine Art
5 entries
0%
-46.2pp vs school
Entry Requirements
Admission to the Sixth Form is based on a student's 'Best 8' score, which is the sum of their best 6 GCSE grades, plus their grades in GCSE English Language and Mathematics. Every year we accept at least 40 students into our Sixth Form from other schools.
Subjects Offered
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Sixth Form
Outstanding
Per-Pupil Funding
2025/20261,054 / 950(111%)
£0
Per Pupil Funding
Subjects Offered
Entry Requirements
Admission to the Sixth Form is based on a student's 'Best 8' score, which is the sum of their best 6 GCSE grades, plus their grades in GCSE English Language and Mathematics. Every year we accept at least 40 students into our Sixth Form from other schools.
1:19.9
Staff:Pupil Ratio
100%
Qualified Teachers
3.37%
Absence Rate
4.91%
Persistent Absence
Welcoming spaces
Sports
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STEM
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Arts
{"drama theatre":1,"music rooms":2,"art studios":1}
Library
School Library with homework club
Capital Projects
The school is undergoing expansion
An extensive range of extra-curricular activities
Sports
Music & Performing Arts
Clubs & Societies
Duke of Edinburgh
true
Trips & Exchanges
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Community Service
Uniform
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School Meals
Hot meals available in the school dining hall. Catering provided by [Supplier Name].
Homework Policy
Homework is compulsory for all pupils at Camp Hill. Homework is any work or activity which pupils do outside lesson time. It is a valuable and essential part of school work and allows teaching time to be used to the maximum effect.
Behaviour Policy
Positive behaviour management system with house points, merit system, and clear consequences for misconduct. Emphasis on mutual respect and responsibility.
Mobile Phone Policy
Mobile phones are allowed in designated areas only.
SEND Provision
Dedicated SEND coordinator, learning support assistants, individual education plans, exam access arrangements, and close liaison with external agencies
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Route 28 from Kings Heath, Route 45 from Moseley
Nearest Station: Camp Hill Station
Transport Info
Parking is located at the back of the school. When entering via Vicarage Road, please turn right at the end of the drive (towards the girls' school).
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