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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 an 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 2023

King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys?

The catchment area for King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys is the geographic zone Birmingham uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Birmingham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Entry to King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys is selective, and 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: heavily oversubscribed at 111% capacity

King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys has a published admission number of 950 places. 1054 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 111%. At 111% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Birmingham allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 29.4% of pupils at King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Birmingham.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Birmingham publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Birmingham Council school admissions (official) →

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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If King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Birmingham are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

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

What is the catchment area for King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys?

The catchment area for King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys is the geographic zone Birmingham uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Birmingham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

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 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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