
Head: David Goodwin
A competitive girls' grammar school in Birmingham with a Good 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
1,069
Offers Made
192
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, Sandwell, and Solihull
Local Authorities
Postcode Areas
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
The School keeps a waiting list and should a place become available, we administer a test to all students on the waiting list for that year group. For in-year admissions, candidates 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
Registration Opens
Registration opens for the 11+ exam
1 May 2026
Open Evening
Open Evening for Year 7 Admission (2027 entry)
22 Jun 2026
5:00pm
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
74.2
Attainment 8
Average achievement across 8 qualifications
98%
English + Maths 5+
Grade 5 or above in both
100%
English + Maths 4+
Grade 4 or above in both
89%
EBacc Entry
Entered the English Baccalaureate suite
7.12
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.
72%
Higher Education
+4pp vs grammar avg
70%
Russell Group
Cohort destination breakdown
Destinations trend
Strongest at
Mathematics
386 entries
50%
+3.5pp vs school
Chemistry
382 entries
50%
+3.5pp vs school
Geography
210 entries
50%
+3.5pp vs school
Watch list
Other Modern Languages
9 entries
0%
-46.5pp vs school
Physical Education
40 entries
43%
-4.0pp vs school
Strongest at
Biology
174 entries
50%
+0.0pp vs school
Maths
160 entries
50%
+0.0pp vs school
Psychology
132 entries
50%
+0.0pp vs school
No subject clearly underperforms vs the school average.
Entry Requirements
A minimum of 6 GCSEs at grade 6 or above, including English and Mathematics. Grades 7-9 are expected in the subjects pupils wish to study at A level.
Subjects Offered
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Sixth Form
Outstanding
Per-Pupil Funding
2025/20261,324 / 1,060(125%)
£0
Per Pupil Funding
Subjects Offered
Entry Requirements
A minimum of 6 GCSEs at grade 6 or above, including English and Mathematics. Grades 7-9 are expected in the subjects pupils wish to study at A level.
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Staff:Pupil Ratio
100%
Qualified Teachers
2.99%
Absence Rate
3.78%
Persistent Absence
The school which was founded in 1883 has been situated in Rose Hill Road, Handsworth since 1911.
Sports
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STEM
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Arts
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Through our programme of Character Education, we provide a journey for girls which creates resilient and aspirational students. We provide a wealth of extra and co-curricular activities that broaden academic and potential careers horizons.
Sports
Music & Performing Arts
Clubs & Societies
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Trips & Exchanges
We provide an amazing array of educational visits, that will inspire our young women to enter into a range of fields including those where there is under representation.
Uniform
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School Meals
The school offers a hot meal service with a choice of menu options. Meals are served in the dining hall.
Homework Policy
Structured homework timetable with approximately 90-120 minutes per day in Years 7-9
Behaviour Policy
High expectations with clear rewards and sanctions system, emphasis on respect and responsibility
Mobile Phone Policy
Mobile phones are not allowed during lessons, but can be used at break times and lunch.
SEND Provision
We provide SEND support for students who have significant difficulties in cognition and learning, communication and interaction, social emotional and mental health, and sensory and/or physical needs.
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Route 28 from Birmingham City Centre, Route 97 from Harborne
Nearest Station: Handsworth
Transport Info
Accessible by bus routes from across Birmingham and surrounding areas
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