School profile Verified 18 August 2026

King Edward's School

Edgbaston Park Road, Birmingham, B15 2UA

King Edward's School is a private secondary-stage school in Birmingham, West Midlands, with a published age range of 11-19.

Private school Boys Ages 11-19 Sixth form No boarders

Application ?: Apply direct to school
Age range: 11-19
ISI ?: Standards met
Boarding ?: No boarders

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At a glance

Key facts

Sector: Private school
Gender: Boys 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 ?: Standards met

Overview

King Edward VI founded King Edward's School in Birmingham in 1552. It now occupies a 50-acre Edgbaston site shared with King Edward VI High School for Girls, while remaining a boys-only day school from 11 to 18 with a Sixth Form and no boarding. That Birmingham identity distinguishes it from the similarly named schools in Bath and Witley.

The Sixth Form curriculum introduced from September 2025 spans literature and humanities, arts, social sciences, modern and classical languages, mathematics and sciences, with the EPQ alongside A levels. Beyond lessons, sport, performing arts, music, drama, clubs and societies, trips, service, leadership and the Combined Cadet Force give the week a broad practical rhythm.

Entry is normally at 11+ or 16+, with other year groups considered when places exist. Year 7 applicants sit school-written English and mathematics papers, provide a headteacher's reference and have non-academic activities considered; some are interviewed. Academic and music scholarships and means-tested Assisted Places are available. Sixth Form applicants are interviewed and receive offers conditional on final GCSE results.

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 19 Attainment 8
Sixth form: Sixth form available.

GCSE benchmark

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

School Local authority England

Attainment 8: 19
Grade 5+ English and maths: 0%
EBacc APS: 1.20
EBacc entry: 0%

Attainment 8 trend

Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Birmingham and England.

School Local authority England

School details

Sector: Private school
School type: Other independent school
Funding: Independent fee-paying
Application: Apply direct to school
Gender: Boys only
Age range: 11-19
Chief Master: Mrs Kirsty von Malaisé
Pupil roll: 815 pupils
Sixth form: Yes

Location and contact

Address

Address: Edgbaston Park Road, Birmingham, West Midlands
Postcode: B15 2UA
Area: Birmingham

School leadership

Chief Master: Mrs Kirsty von Malaisé

School contact

School phone: 01214721672

Admissions contact

Admissions team: Admissions
Admissions email: admissions@kes.org.uk
Admissions phone: 01214156056

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Admissions

Application route: Apply direct to school
Age range: 11-19
Gender: Boys only
Boarding: No boarders
Day fees: £7,695 per term for 2026/27, including VAT
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.

Admissions policy

Admissions Policy

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

How to apply

1
Apply direct to the school

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

Admissions policy

Admissions Policy

Results

Attainment snapshot

Attainment 8 ?: 19 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 ?: 1.20 EBacc APS

Inspection

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Standards met

Latest inspection: 18 November 2025

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 2025 records an inspection beginning 18 November 2025. The report says the relevant standards were met.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How does King Edward's School handle admissions?

King Edward's School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.

How do I apply to King Edward's School?

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's School?

Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.

What does the latest inspection picture look like for King Edward's School?

King Edward's School is currently rated Standards met following the latest published inspection dated 18 November 2025.