King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy Catchment Area
King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy is a academy converter secondary school in Birmingham , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1065 pupils, and a capacity of 1021 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
1,065
Pupils
1,021
Capacity
104%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2014
King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Birmingham. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Birmingham before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Birmingham catchment area documents →King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Church Lane, Handsworth, Birmingham, B20 2HL
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Gender
- Girls
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 51.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 138937
Other Secondary Schools in Birmingham
If King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Birmingham are the next closest alternatives.
Hodge Hill Girls' School Catchment Area
Community school · B36 8EY
Kings Heath Secondary School Catchment Area
Community school · B13 0QP
Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form Catchment Area
Community school · B9 4TR
Queensbridge School Catchment Area
Foundation school · B13 8QB
Selly Park Girls' School Catchment Area
Community school · B29 7PH
Wheelers Lane Technology College Catchment Area
Community school · B13 0SF
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Frequently Asked Questions — King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy
Is King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy currently has 1065 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1021 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy? ▾
Admission to King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy is managed by Birmingham. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy cover? ▾
King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy 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 Wood Girls' Academy? ▾
King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.