King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys

A good academy converter school in Birmingham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys.

Birmingham, B219ET Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Boys intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

53

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
71.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.78
English & Maths grade 4+ %
74.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 96.7%
Continue in education or training
68.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 74.0%
Sustained employment
25.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 9.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
16 April 2024
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Grove Lane
Handsworth
Birmingham, B219ET
Phone
1215542794
Website
handsworth.bham.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
143562
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Grove Lane, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 9ET
Website
http://www.handsworth.bham.sch.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Boys
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
KING EDWARD VI ACADEMY TRUST BIRMINGHAM
Capacity
1000 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,046
Free School Meals
16.0% (167 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.2% (2 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
19.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
72.0
Ebacc Attainment 8:
22.1
English Attainment 8:
13.9
Maths Attainment 8:
14.6
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
21.3
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
22.1
Ebacc English:
98.7%
Ebacc Entry:
32.7%
Ebacc Humanities:
91.3%
Ebacc Languages:
34.7%
Ebacc Maths:
98.7%
Ebacc Sciences:
98.7%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.78
Progress 8 Range:
0.55 to 1.01
University Progression:
68.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
74.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
9.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
6.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
6.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
68%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
141 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
6.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
96.7 (+44.7 vs average)
Attainment 8:
72.0 (+32.5 vs average)
Education Continuation:
74.0 (+17.9 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
32.7 (+13.3 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.78 (+1.0 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
66 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
131
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,046 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Mathematics (Further) (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(11 students)
Biology (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(57 students)
Business Studies:Single (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(25 students)
History (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(15 students)
Mathematics (GCE A level)
★ ★★★★
(113 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Community Aspiration Respect Endeavour Service

Multi-cultural and multi-faith community; offers a halal meat option; school promotes British values and aims to foster democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, mutual respect and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Duke of Edinburgh Award

Facilities

Learning Hub (with 18 public access machines) Sixth Form Centre (The Café dining room) Dining Hall / Catering facilities

Curriculum Highlights

Art & Design Social Sciences: Business Studies & Economics Enrichment Computer Science Continuing Education Design & Technology English Sixth Form Enrichment Studies Geography History Languages Social Sciences: Law Mathematics Music Opening Minds Physical Education Psychology Religion, Philosophy and Ethics Science

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

SEND Provision

The school provides safeguarding and SEND provisions including a designated SENCo, termly SENCo meetings, differentiated teaching, collaboration with Birmingham education services (Access to Education), and involvement with CAMHS and Educational Psychologist; staff have autism training and the school offers an inclusive curriculum with support for medical conditions.

Admissions Criteria

Admission at age 11 is by a grammar school entrance test with a combined standardised score; up to 150 places; Looked After Children have priority if scores are equal, followed by distance from home; separate Sixth Form admissions with conditional offers based on course capacity and results; in-year admissions process exists.

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