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King Edward's School

Other independent school · Birmingham, B15 2UA

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School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages11 to 19
Pupils815
GenderBoys
Religious characterChristian
Admissions policySelective
Head teacherMrs Kirsty von Malaisé
Local authorityBirmingham
Opened30 Sept 1980
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 103584.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolBirminghamEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.11.846.846.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.0%64.3%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.0%47.7%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.0%16.8%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%59.5%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 4137--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis school
Average A-level gradez
Average grade, best three A-levelsz
A-level progressz
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study111
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.z

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census. School places come from the DfE capacity survey and do not include nursery, so unfilled places compare them with pupils outside nursery.

MeasureThis school
Pupils815
Girls0
Boys815
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.91
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.0

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.88.8%
Higher education74.4%
Employment8.8%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.4.8%
Further education0.8%
Apprenticeship0.8%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near King Edward's School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miNot applicableKing Edward VI High School for GirlsOther independent school
Unrated
0.6 miNot applicableElmhurst Ballet SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.6 miNurserySelly Oak Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school
Outstanding
0.6 miPrimaryTiverton AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.8 miNot applicablePriory SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.8 miPrimarySt Edward's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
1.0 miPrimaryRaddlebarn Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
1.0 miNot applicableThe Blue Coat School BirminghamOther independent school
Unrated
1.0 miSecondarySelly Park Girls' SchoolCommunity school
Good
1.0 miSecondaryHarborne AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Good

Frequently asked questions about King Edward's School

What are King Edward's School's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at King Edward's School was z.

How many pupils attend King Edward's School?

King Edward's School has 815 pupils aged 11 to 19.

Does King Edward's School have a sixth form?

Yes, King Edward's School teaches students up to age 19.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.