Handsworth Grammar School
URN: 103549 • Birmingham B21 9ET
Overview
- Name
- Handsworth Grammar School
- URN
- 103549
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Boys
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 76.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- S N Bird (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Grove Lane, Birmingham B21 9ET
Summary
Handsworth Grammar School, located in Birmingham, is a voluntary aided secondary school for boys, currently accommodating 982 students, exceeding its capacity of 810. The school is dedicated to fostering a safe and supportive environment, prioritising the welfare and safeguarding of all students. It implements comprehensive safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring that staff are trained to identify and address any concerns regarding student safety and well-being.
The school promotes British values, including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, mutual respect, and tolerance. These principles are integrated into the curriculum and school life, encouraging students to engage in democratic processes and understand the importance of laws and responsibilities. The curriculum is designed to equip students not only academically but also socially and emotionally, preparing them for future challenges.
Handsworth Grammar School is committed to serving its diverse community, recognising the multicultural nature of the area. The school actively encourages respect and understanding among students of different backgrounds, fostering an inclusive atmosphere where every individual is valued.
The school promotes British values, including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, mutual respect, and tolerance. These principles are integrated into the curriculum and school life, encouraging students to engage in democratic processes and understand the importance of laws and responsibilities. The curriculum is designed to equip students not only academically but also socially and emotionally, preparing them for future challenges.
Handsworth Grammar School is committed to serving its diverse community, recognising the multicultural nature of the area. The school actively encourages respect and understanding among students of different backgrounds, fostering an inclusive atmosphere where every individual is valued.
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Nearby alternatives
- Swanshurst School (74.9)
- Kings Norton Girls' School (73.3)
- St Paul's School for Girls (72.5)
- King Edward VI Aston School (72.1)
- King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys (71.0)
Key details
- LA
- Birmingham
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 810
- Pupils
- 982
- Boys
- 930
- Girls
- 50
- FSM %
- 11.60
- Open date
- Close date
- 2017-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2017-01-11
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 982 | 930 | 50 | 810 | 11.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 982 | 930 | 50 | 810 | 11.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 982 | 930 | 50 | 810 | 11.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 982 | 930 | 50 | 810 | 11.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 982 | 930 | 50 | 810 | 11.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 982 | 930 | 50 | 810 | 11.60 |
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