Is King Edward VI Aston School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 9 September 2026 under its report-card framework and graded seven areas at Strong standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 14th of 89 secondary schools in Birmingham. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are King Edward VI Aston School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at King Edward VI Aston School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 69.9 (England: 46.2). 98.6% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at King Edward VI Aston School?

Applications for Year 7 places at King Edward VI Aston School starting in September 2028 close on 31 October 2027. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2028 (or the next working day).

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King Edward VI Aston School

Frederick Road, Aston, Birmingham, B6 6DJ

Local ranking14th of 89 secondary schools in Birmingham

Ofsted: StrongUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1000

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Boys

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 9 September 2026. Figures last updated 20 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 9 September 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Strong standard
Curriculum & teaching: Strong standard
Attendance & behaviour: Strong standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Strong standard
Leadership & governance: Strong standard
Inclusion: Strong standard
Post-16 provision: Strong standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 69.9 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 98.6% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 98.6% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 140

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 97.0%
Continued in education: 96.0%
Apprenticeships: 1.0%
Employment: 1.0%
Not sustained: 2.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 79.0%
Higher education: 68.0%
Apprenticeships: 3.0%
Employment: 5.0%
Not sustained: 13.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Avg A-Level Grade

38.4

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

38.6

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

142

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 26.0% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 43.0
16-18 Cohort: 297

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 995
Boys: 1023 (100%)
Capacity: 1000 (102% full)
SEND: 12.7%
FSM Eligible: 25.4%
EAL: 21.2%
SEN with EHC Plan: 0.3%
SEN Support: 12.4%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 53.5
Budget per Pupil: £7,567/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 6.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 19.4% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Nursery: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

Asian Pakistani: 33.8%
Mixed Other: 12.8%
Asian Indian: 11.2%
Asian Bangladeshi: 11.2%
Black African: 8.1%
Asian Other: 5.6%
White British: 5.0%
Other: 5.0%

33.8%

Asian Pakistani

12.8%

Mixed Other

11.2%

Asian Indian

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01213271130

enquiry@ast.kevibham.org

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Frederick Road

Birmingham, West Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 137043
UKPRN: 10034647
Establishment No.: 5408
Trust: KING EDWARD VI ACADEMY TRUST BIRMINGHAM

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