King Edward VI High School for Girls
URN: 103585 • Birmingham B15 2UB
Overview
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Girls
- Religious
- Christian
- Admissions
- Selective
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kirsty von Malaisé (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01214721834
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Edgbaston Park Road, Birmingham B15 2UB
Summary
King Edward VI High School for Girls, located in Edgbaston, Birmingham, is a prominent independent school established in 1883. With a current enrolment of 661 pupils aged 11 to 18, the school is committed to providing an exceptional education that fosters intellectual ambition and critical thinking. The school prides itself on its inclusive ethos, welcoming students from diverse social and economic backgrounds.
The curriculum at KEHS is designed to encourage academic excellence while nurturing personal development. Students are engaged in a wide range of subjects and are supported by a dedicated pastoral team, ensuring their well-being and growth. The school has received recognition for its outstanding academic achievements, being named the West Midlands Independent Secondary School of the Year for Academic Excellence for four consecutive years.
Community is a core value at KEHS, where students participate in various extracurricular activities, including sports and the arts, fostering teamwork and collaboration. The school’s facilities, shared with King Edward’s School, provide ample resources for a well-rounded education, preparing students for future success in higher education and beyond.
The curriculum at KEHS is designed to encourage academic excellence while nurturing personal development. Students are engaged in a wide range of subjects and are supported by a dedicated pastoral team, ensuring their well-being and growth. The school has received recognition for its outstanding academic achievements, being named the West Midlands Independent Secondary School of the Year for Academic Excellence for four consecutive years.
Community is a core value at KEHS, where students participate in various extracurricular activities, including sports and the arts, fostering teamwork and collaboration. The school’s facilities, shared with King Edward’s School, provide ample resources for a well-rounded education, preparing students for future success in higher education and beyond.
Useful links
- Governing Body and Leadership Team (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- School calendar (calendar)
- School calendar (calendar)
- News (calendar)
- School news (calendar)
- All our News (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Find out more about Admissions (other)
Key details
- LA
- Birmingham
- Age range
- 11 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 700
- Pupils
- 661
- Boys
- 0
- Girls
- 661
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1980-09-30
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025-07-14 | 661 | 0 | 661 | 700 | |
2024-09-11 | 662 | 0 | 662 | 700 | |
2023-09-11 | 650 | 0 | 650 | 700 | 0.00 |
2022-09-11 | 650 | 0 | 650 | 700 | 0.00 |
2021-09-11 | 630 | 0 | 630 | 660 | 0.00 |
2020-09-11 | 622 | 0 | 622 | 630 | 0.00 |
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