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King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys is a academy converter secondary school in Birmingham , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1054 pupils, and a capacity of 950 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11–18

Age range

1,054

Pupils

950

Capacity

111%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2024

King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys Catchment Area Information

Entry to King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys is selective — applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Birmingham may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

Currently oversubscribed: 1054 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 950 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The full admissions policy — including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria — is published by Birmingham before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

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King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys — School Information

Full address
Vicarage Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham, B14 7QJ
Local authority
Birmingham
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Gender
Boys
Admissions policy
Selective
Free school meals
29.4% of pupils
DfE URN
137045

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Frequently Asked Questions — King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys

Is King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys oversubscribed?

Yes — King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys currently has 1054 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 950 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys?

King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys is a selective school — admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Birmingham publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys cover?

King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys is a secondary school in Birmingham, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys?

King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.