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Edgbaston High School for Girls

Westbourne Road, Edgbaston, B15 3TS

Edgbaston High School for Girls is a private secondary-stage school in Birmingham, West Midlands, with a published age range of 2-19.

Private school Girls Ages 2-19 Sixth form No boarders
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
2-19
ISI ?
Standards met
Boarding ?
No boarders
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At a glance

Key facts

Sector
Private school
Gender
Girls only
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
2-19
Boarding ?
No boarders
Route check
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
ISI ?
Standards met

Overview

One hundred and fifty years of girls' education gives Edgbaston High School for Girls a strong historical identity in Birmingham. Co-educational provision for younger children sits alongside a girls-only Senior School and Sixth Form, with intellectual curiosity and independence at the centre of the progression.

Prep pupils use visits, workshops and intellectual risk-taking alongside specialist science from Year 4. Classrooms, laboratories and ICT suites feed into creative and sporting work, allowing the early years to move purposefully towards the senior curriculum.

The Sixth Form has 26 A-Level subjects. Most pupils take three A Levels, with an optional AS Level or EPQ; a small number take an additional A Level. Wednesday enrichment includes volunteering and qualifications, while PSHEE, tutorials and UCAS support continue the careers programme.

Senior entry is selective. Year 7 applicants take English, Mathematics, verbal and non-verbal reasoning and attend an interview; there is no catchment area. Sixth Form applicants need six GCSEs at grades 6-9, including English and Mathematics, alongside subject requirements. Independent-school standards were met in January 2026.

Key points
Assessment route
Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
Places and demand
Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
Catchment
Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
Results
1.1% grade 5+ in English and maths and 39.7 Attainment 8
Sixth form
Sixth form available with 23.5% AAB or better.

GCSE benchmark

Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Birmingham and England.

School Local authority England
GCSE benchmark comparison Latest GCSE benchmark measures for Edgbaston High School for Girls, Birmingham, and England. 0 50 100 Att. 8 5+ E&M EBacc APS EBacc %
Attainment 8
39.7
Grade 5+ English and maths
1.1%
EBacc APS
2.92
EBacc entry
0%

Attainment 8 trend

Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Birmingham and England.

School Local authority England
Attainment 8 trend line Attainment 8 over time for Edgbaston High School for Girls, Birmingham, and England. 55 48.3 41.7 35 21/22 22/23 23/24 24/25

School details
Sector
Private school
School type
Other independent school
Funding
Independent fee-paying
Application
Apply direct to school
Gender
Girls only
Age range
2-19
Headteacher
Mrs Clare Macro
Pupil roll
797 pupils
Sixth form
Yes

Location and contact

Address

Address
Westbourne Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, West Midlands
Postcode
B15 3TS
Area
Birmingham

School leadership

Headteacher
Mrs Clare Macro

School contact

School phone
01214545831

Admissions contact

Admissions team
Admissions
Admissions phone
01214545831
Open in Map Open school website

Admissions
Application route
Apply direct to school
Age range
2-19
Gender
Girls only
Boarding
No boarders
Day fees
Check school fees page
Scholarships and bursaries
Scholarships and bursaries
Entrance details
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
Admissions note
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.

GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.

Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.

Oversubscription and eligibility

Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.

Exam and test format

Entrance route and assessment

Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.

Assessment route
Apply direct to school

Application

Key dates

Get date reminders

  1. Secondary registrations

    2026 entry

    Route: Senior School and Sixth Form; entry: 2026.

How to apply

  1. 1

    Apply direct to the school

    Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.

    Check school admissions

Official admissions documents

Supplementary form

Download Application Form

Results

Attainment snapshot

Attainment 8 ?
39.7 Attainment 8
GCSE results
1.1% grade 4+ in English and maths
Grade 5+ English and maths ?
1.1% grade 5+ in English and maths
EBacc average point score ?
2.92 EBacc APS
A-level results
23.5% AAB or better
A-level average points
41.96 A-level points per entry

Inspection
View report
Standards met

Latest inspection: 13 January 2026

Leadership, management and governance
Standards met
Quality of education, training and recreation
Standards met
Physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing
Standards met
Social and economic education and contribution to society
Standards met
Safeguarding
Standards met

Quick summary

  • Latest ISI report: Routine Inspections 2026 records an inspection beginning 13 January 2026. The report says the relevant standards were met.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How does Edgbaston High School for Girls handle admissions?

Edgbaston High School for Girls handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.

How do I apply to Edgbaston High School for Girls?

1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.

When are the key dates for Edgbaston High School for Girls?

Secondary registrations: 2026 entry

What does the latest inspection picture look like for Edgbaston High School for Girls?

Edgbaston High School for Girls is currently rated Standards met following the latest published inspection dated 13 January 2026.