Is King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 24 March 2026 under its report-card framework and graded five areas at Exceptional and two at Strong standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded A, 3rd of 89 secondary schools in Birmingham. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls averaged an Attainment 8 score of 78.8 (England: 46.2). 97.3% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls?

Applications for Year 7 places at King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. 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 2027 (or the next working day).

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King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls

Vicarage Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham, B14 7QJ

Local ranking3rd of 89 secondary schools in Birmingham

Ofsted: ExceptionalUpdated

Secondary

Phase

896

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Girls

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 24 March 2026. Figures last updated 20 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 24 March 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

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

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

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 78.8 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 97.3% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 98.7% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 150

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 98.0%
Continued in education: 98.0%
Apprenticeships: 0.0%
Employment: 0.0%
Not sustained: 1.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 87.0%
Higher education: 73.0%
Apprenticeships: 1.0%
Employment: 10.0%
Not sustained: 9.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

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

A-

Avg A-Level Grade

45.3

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

46.6

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

186

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 55.1% nat17.5%
16-18 Cohort: 366

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1113
Girls: 1118 (100%)
Capacity: 896 (125% full)
SEND: 1.5%
FSM Eligible: 31.3%
EAL: 21.8%
SEN with EHC Plan: 0.2%
SEN Support: 1.4%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 17.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 62.3
Budget per Pupil: £6,966/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

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

Overall Absence Rate: 5.9% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 13.7% 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: 27.5%
Asian Indian: 20.9%
White British: 8.6%
Asian Other: 7.8%
Black African: 6.5%
Other: 5.9%
Asian Chinese: 5.8%
Asian Bangladeshi: 4.7%

27.5%

Asian Pakistani

20.9%

Asian Indian

8.6%

White British

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01214442150

head@kechg.org.uk

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Vicarage Road

Birmingham, West Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 137044
UKPRN: 10034643
Establishment No.: 5406
Trust: KING EDWARD VI ACADEMY TRUST BIRMINGHAM

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