King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Boys |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Address | Grove Lane, B21 9ET |
| School Website | www.handsworth.bham.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1215542794 |
| URN | 143562 |
School Census
| Total | 1065 |
| Girls/Boys | 27/1038 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 2.5%/97.5% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 31.1% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 121 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 1.8% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 16/04/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 16/04/2024 | Good |
| 10/01/2017 | Outstanding |
| 05/02/2013 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 16/04/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 10/01/2017 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 05/02/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 72 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 93.30% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 96.70% |
| Entering EBacc | 32.70% |
| EBacc average point score | 6.35 |
| Progress 8 | 0.78 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 71.3 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 97% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 99% |
| Entering EBacc | 38% |
| EBacc average point score | 6.34 |
| Progress 8 | 0.61 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 70.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 95% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 99% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 6.28 |
| Progress 8 | 0.36 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 2.29% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 1138 |
| As first preference | 128 |
| As second preference | 228 |
| As third preference | 335 |
| Total Offers Made | 146 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 56 |
| second preference offers | 35 |
| third preference offers | 36 |
| first preference v offers | 2.26% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 1058 |
| As first preference | 122 |
| As second preference | 217 |
| As third preference | 282 |
| Total Offers Made | 147 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 54 |
| second preference offers | 45 |
| third preference offers | 38 |
| first preference v offers | 1.92% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 1041 |
| As first preference | 123 |
| As second preference | 200 |
| As third preference | 252 |
| Total Offers Made | 147 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 64 |
| second preference offers | 45 |
| third preference offers | 29 |
| first preference v offers | 1.75% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 952 |
| As first preference | 98 |
| As second preference | 201 |
| As third preference | 262 |
| Total Offers Made | 152 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 56 |
| second preference offers | 51 |
| third preference offers | 34 |
| first preference v offers | 1.86% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 1007 |
| As first preference | 119 |
| As second preference | 189 |
| As third preference | 258 |
| Total Offers Made | 147 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 64 |
| second preference offers | 43 |
| third preference offers | 33 |
| first preference v offers | 10.12% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 1307 |
| As first preference | 263 |
| As second preference | 279 |
| As third preference | 246 |
| Total Offers Made | 117 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 26 |
| second preference offers | 34 |
| third preference offers | 25 |
| first preference v offers | 5.37% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 1083 |
| As first preference | 204 |
| As second preference | 214 |
| As third preference | 199 |
| Total Offers Made | 143 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 38 |
| second preference offers | 49 |
| third preference offers | 32 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 66% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 4% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 8% |
| not applicable | 74% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 4% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 32% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 66% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 6% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 90% |
| no | 10% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| indian ethnic origin | 28.6% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 25.3% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 9.9% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 7.2% |
| african ethnic origin | 7.1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 4.7% |
| white british ethnic origin | 4.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 28.1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 26.9% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 8.8% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 7.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 6.3% |
| white british ethnic origin | 4.6% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 4.2% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
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