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Verified 18 August 2026
St George's School Edgbaston is a private secondary-stage school in West Midlands, Birmingham, with a published age range of 2-19.
Private school Co-ed Ages 2-19 Sixth form No boarders
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 2-19
- ISI ?
- Standards met
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
St George's School Edgbaston
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At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Mixed
- 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
Overview
St George's School Edgbaston is shaped by respect, responsibility, friendship, fair play and equality. Prep, Senior School and Sixth Form share the Calthorpe Estate setting, while the community welcomes pupils of every faith or none and reflects Birmingham's multicultural character. That combination gives a small school a clear civic and personal dimension.
A close scale makes individual achievement visible. Staff and pupils can know one another well, and character development sits alongside subject knowledge and progress. Taking risks, building self-awareness, collaboration, initiative and resilience are treated as part of learning, not as occasional themes added to it.
Senior pupils choose from more than 40 weekly clubs and activities, including sport, music, drama, outdoor pursuits, the Duke of Edinburgh's Award and the Cyber Centurions Award. The Birmingham Schools' Concert Band, academic societies, team sport and departmental trips create shared projects in which commitment matters as much as distinction.
Sixth Form combines specialist teaching with a broad, differentiated programme, weekly enrichment and regular progress reviews. First Aid, Sports Leadership, Peer Tutoring and volunteering connect study to practical responsibility. Year 7 entry includes an entrance examination; Sixth Form entry considers GCSE results, subject requirements, interview, reference and a personal statement.
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
- 62.5% grade 5+ in English and maths and 41.1 Attainment 8
- Sixth form
- Sixth form available with 12.5% AAB or better.
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Birmingham and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 41.1
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 62.5%
- EBacc APS
- 2.97
- 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
- Mixed
- Age range
- 2-19
- Headteacher
- Mr Luke Nicholls
- Pupil roll
- 360 pupils
- Sixth form
- Yes
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- 31 Calthorpe Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, West Midlands
- Postcode
- B15 1RX
- Area
- Birmingham
School leadership
- Headteacher
- Mr Luke Nicholls
School contact
- School phone
- 01216250398
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions email
- admissions@sgse.co.uk
- Admissions phone
- 01216250398
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 2-19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Day fees
- Check school fees page
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Check school site
- 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
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
Application
Key dates
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Year 7 entrance examination
13 to 16 October 2026
Route: Year 7; entry: September 2027.
How to apply
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Apply direct to the school
Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
Check school admissions
Results
Results
Attainment snapshot
- Attainment 8 ?
- 41.1 Attainment 8
- GCSE results
- 62.5% grade 4+ in English and maths
- Grade 5+ English and maths ?
- 62.5% grade 5+ in English and maths
- EBacc average point score ?
- 2.97 EBacc APS
- A-level results
- 12.5% AAB or better
- A-level average points
- 31.25 A-level points per entry
Inspection
Inspection
Standards met
Latest inspection: 1 October 2024
- 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 2024 records an inspection beginning 1 October 2024. The report says the relevant standards were met.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does St George's School Edgbaston handle admissions?
St George's School Edgbaston handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to St George's School Edgbaston?
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 St George's School Edgbaston?
Year 7 entrance examination: 13 to 16 October 2026
What does the latest inspection picture look like for St George's School Edgbaston?
St George's School Edgbaston is currently rated Standards met following the latest published inspection dated 1 October 2024.