Head: Simon Bird
A competitive co-educational grammar school in Birmingham with a Good Ofsted rating.
0
Year 7 Places
0.0:1
Applicants/Place
0
Pupils
Qualifying Score
205
Cutoff Score
114
Out-of-Catchment Cutoff
224
Distance Cutoff
7.5 mi
Applications
1,390
Offers Made
178
Catchment, then Score
Catchment area students get priority. Within catchment, places by test score.
Proposed Catchment Area Map mentioned for 2026-2027 admissions arrangements
Local Authorities
Sibling Priority
Pupil Premium
In-Catchment Cutoff
114
Lowest score offered
Out-of-Catchment Cutoff
224
Lowest score offered
Waiting List
Any applicant who cannot be offered a place will be added to the relevant year of the school's 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 where a place cannot be offered.
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. School mentions qualifying score of 205 and priority score of 224 for September 2025 entry. Part of Birmingham grammar schools using entrance test with registration at www.westmidlandsgrammarschools.co.uk. Pupil Premium students get early access to Atom Home platform for test preparation. Consultation on 2027 admissions policy mentions proposed catchment area map.
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
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
75.9
Attainment 8
Average achievement across 8 qualifications
97%
English + Maths 5+
Grade 5 or above in both
100%
English + Maths 4+
Grade 4 or above in both
95%
EBacc Entry
Entered the English Baccalaureate suite
7.43
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.
70%
Higher Education
≈2pp vs grammar avg
77%
Russell Group
Cohort destination breakdown
Destinations trend
Strongest at
English Language
362 entries
50%
+5.4pp vs school
Mathematics
362 entries
50%
+5.4pp vs school
Religious Studies
354 entries
50%
+5.4pp vs school
Watch list
Other Modern Languages
7 entries
0%
-44.6pp vs school
Combined Science
120 entries
0%
-44.6pp vs school
Strongest at
Economics
94 entries
50%
+0.2pp vs school
Psychology
62 entries
50%
+0.2pp vs school
History
60 entries
50%
+0.2pp vs school
No subject clearly underperforms vs the school average.
Not enough data to derive strengths and areas for improvement.
Entry Requirements
Post GCSE application process. Students will upload their GCSE results on 20th August 2026. Successful students will be called to discuss their A Level choices on 20th August 2026 and 21st August 2026.
Subjects Offered
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form
Outstanding
Per-Pupil Funding
2025/20261,311 / 1,320(99%)
£0
Per Pupil Funding
Subjects Offered
Entry Requirements
Post GCSE application process. Students will upload their GCSE results on 20th August 2026. Successful students will be called to discuss their A Level choices on 20th August 2026 and 21st August 2026.
1:21.1
Staff:Pupil Ratio
98.41%
Qualified Teachers
3.46%
Absence Rate
4.44%
Persistent Absence
Modern teaching facilities including specialist science laboratories, computer suites, design technology workshops, music rooms, drama studio, library, sports hall, gymnasium, and extensive playing fields.
Sports
Sports hall, gymnasium, fitness suite, all-weather pitch, cricket nets, tennis courts, rugby pitches, football pitches, athletics track, and extensive playing fields covering approximately 50 acres.
STEM
Specialist science laboratories for Biology, Chemistry and Physics, multiple computer suites with latest technology, design technology workshops with CAD/CAM facilities, engineering workshop, and food technology rooms.
Arts
The school has specialist music rooms, art studios, and drama facilities including a theatre space for performances
Library
Well-equipped library with study spaces, computers, and extensive book and digital resources to support curriculum and independent learning
Capital Projects
Recent investment in refurbishment of teaching spaces and ongoing maintenance projects to enhance facilities
Students take part in sports, the arts, clubs, societies and fund-raising activities. All pursuits develop their skills of leadership, creativity and compassion for the world around them.
Sports
Music & Performing Arts
School orchestra, choir, concert band, jazz ensemble, and regular drama productions including annual school plays and musicals
Clubs & Societies
Duke of Edinburgh
DofE
Trips & Exchanges
trips
Community Service
Students take part in fund-raising activities
Uniform
Standard school uniform required including blazer with school badge, school tie, white shirt, dark grey trousers/skirt, black shoes. PE kit includes school polo shirt and shorts/tracksuit
School Meals
School canteen provides hot and cold meals, sandwiches, snacks and drinks. Students can bring packed lunches. Free school meals available for eligible students. Cashless payment system in operation.
Homework Policy
Years 7-9: approximately 1-1.5 hours per night. Years 10-11: approximately 2-2.5 hours per night. Sixth Form: independent study expected outside of lessons. Homework timetable provided to help students organize their time.
Behaviour Policy
High expectations for behavior and conduct. Merit and achievement points system. Clear consequences for poor behavior including detentions, isolation, and exclusion for serious breaches. Emphasis on respect, responsibility and excellence.
Mobile Phone Policy
Mobile phones must be switched off and kept out of sight during school hours. Phones may be confiscated if seen or heard during the school day. Parents must collect confiscated phones.
SEND Provision
Dedicated SEND support with qualified staff, individual learning plans, and appropriate accommodations for students with special educational needs and disabilities
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Nearest Station: Five Ways
Transport Info
Located in Bartley Green, Birmingham. Accessible by bus routes 18, 19, 35, 62, 63, and 146. The school is approximately 1 mile from Northfield train station. Car parking available on site for visitors.
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