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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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