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Verified 18 August 2026
King Edward VI High School for Girls
Edgbaston Park Road, Birmingham, B15 2UB
King Edward VI High School for Girls is a private secondary-stage school in Birmingham, West Midlands, with a published age range of 11-19.
Private school Girls Ages 11-19 Sixth form No boarders
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-19
- ISI ?
- Likely to meet standards
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
King Edward VI High School for Girls
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At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Girls only
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-19
- 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 ?
- Likely to meet standards
Overview
Overview
King Edward VI High School for Girls was founded in Birmingham in 1883 and is a day school for ages 11 to 19, with a Sixth Form and no boarding. Its senior years are built around a girls-only community in which academic ambition and a wide range of interests are given equal room.
KEHS offers substantial choice before and after GCSE. Year 7 brings sciences, computing, design technology, drama, languages, Latin, music and religious education; later years add choices in modern foreign languages and creative subjects. Twenty-one GCSE subjects are listed, while Sixth Form students normally take three or four A levels with enrichment. The Athena Programme encourages independent enquiry across the arts, humanities and sciences.
Chamber music, gardening, geocaching, fencing, digital art and Stage Crew give pupils ways to make, perform, organise and lead. Sixth Form technical roles show that responsibility is not limited to formal committees, and the co-curricular programme supports a school life that is active beyond lessons.
The usual entry points are Year 7 and Year 12, with occasional places in Years 8 and 9. Year 7 applicants sit English and mathematics papers; Assisted Places and a music scholarship are available at 11+, while Sixth Form applicants provide predicted GCSE results and attend an interview. KEHS combines a demanding academic offer with a distinctly broad definition of what senior education can include.
Key points
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
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths and 44.6 Attainment 8
- Sixth form
- Sixth form available with 65.2% AAB or better.
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Birmingham and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 44.6
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 0%
- EBacc APS
- 2.36
- EBacc entry
- 0%
Attainment 8 trend
Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Birmingham and England.
School Local authority England
School details
School details
- Sector
- Private school
- School type
- Other independent school
- Funding
- Independent fee-paying
- Application
- Apply direct to school
- Gender
- Girls only
- Age range
- 11-19
- Headteacher
- Mrs Kirsty von Malaisé
- Pupil roll
- 664 pupils
- Sixth form
- Yes
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- Edgbaston Park Road, Birmingham, West Midlands
- Postcode
- B15 2UB
- Area
- Birmingham
School leadership
- Headteacher
- Mrs Kirsty von Malaisé
School contact
- School phone
- 01214721834
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions phone
- 01214152195
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-19
- Gender
- Girls only
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Day fees
- £7,512 per term for 2026/27, including VAT
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Entrance details
- The 11+ route uses one English paper and one Mathematics paper, with interviews by invitation. Sixth Form entry uses application and predicted GCSE results followed by interviews, with conditional offers on final GCSE results.
- 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
Exam and test format
Entrance route and assessment
The 11+ route uses one English paper and one Mathematics paper, with interviews by invitation. Sixth Form entry uses application and predicted GCSE results followed by interviews, with conditional offers on final GCSE results.
- Assessment route
- Apply direct to school
- Papers and stages
- 3 stages
- Format
- Mixed format
Papers and rounds
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Round 1
English, Maths
11+ entrance examination
The 11+ examination consists of English and Mathematics papers.
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Round 2
Interview
11+ interviews by invitation
Interviews are conducted by invitation after the 11+ examination, including for scholarship and Assisted Place consideration.
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Round 3
Interview
Sixth Form entry interview and GCSE review
Sixth Form entry uses application materials and predicted GCSE results followed by interviews; offers are conditional on final results.
Published assessment components
English, Maths and Interview are listed across the school's published assessment routes.
Published
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English
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Maths
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Interview
Interviews are conducted by invitation after the 11+ examination, including for scholarship and Assisted Place consideration.
Application
Application
How to apply
- 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
Results
Results
Attainment snapshot
- Attainment 8 ?
- 44.6 Attainment 8
- GCSE results
- 0% grade 4+ in English and maths
- Grade 5+ English and maths ?
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths
- EBacc average point score ?
- 2.36 EBacc APS
- A-level results
- 65.2% AAB or better
- A-level average points
- 51.67 A-level points per entry
Inspection
Inspection
Likely to meet standards
Latest inspection: 30 April 2026
Use the latest ISI report for inspection detail.
Quick summary
- Latest ISI report: Non-Routine Inspections 2026 records an inspection beginning 30 April 2026. The report says the school was likely to meet the relevant standards for the proposed material change.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does King Edward VI High School for Girls handle admissions?
King Edward VI 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 King Edward VI 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 King Edward VI High School for Girls?
Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.
What does the latest inspection picture look like for King Edward VI High School for Girls?
King Edward VI High School for Girls is currently rated Likely to meet standards following the latest published inspection dated 30 April 2026.