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King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls Catchment Area

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

King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls is a academy converter secondary school in Birmingham , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 968 pupils, and a capacity of 1070 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

968

Pupils

1,070

Capacity

90%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls Catchment Area Information

As an academy, King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls 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.

Operating near capacity: 90% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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.

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King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls — School Information

Full address
Knightlow Road, Harborne, Birmingham, B17 8QB
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
29.1% of pupils
DfE URN
136592

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Frequently Asked Questions — King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls

Is King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls oversubscribed?

King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls is operating close to its capacity of 1070 places (90% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls?

Admission to King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls 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 Lordswood School for Girls cover?

King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls 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 Lordswood School for Girls?

King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.