King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys Catchment Area
King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys is a academy converter secondary school in Birmingham , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1044 pupils, and a capacity of 1000 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
1,044
Pupils
1,000
Capacity
104%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys Catchment Area Information
Entry to King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar 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.
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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.
Find Birmingham catchment area documents →King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys — School Information
- Full address
- Grove Lane, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 9ET
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Gender
- Boys
- Admissions policy
- Selective
- Free school meals
- 18.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 143562
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Frequently Asked Questions — King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys
Is King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys currently has 1044 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1000 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys? ▾
King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar 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 Handsworth Grammar School for Boys cover? ▾
King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar 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 Handsworth Grammar School for Boys? ▾
King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.