King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls
URN: 136592 • Birmingham B17 8QB
Overview
- Name
- King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls
- URN
- 136592
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Girls
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- KING EDWARD VI ACADEMY TRUST BIRMINGHAM
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kerry Cooney (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01214292838
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Knightlow Road, Birmingham B17 8QB
Summary
King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls is a non-selective, comprehensive secondary school located in Harborne, Birmingham, catering to girls aged 11-16. The school has a current enrolment of 968 students, with a capacity of 1,070. It aims to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where every student can thrive academically and personally, contributing positively to their community.
The school operates a structured curriculum with a typical school day running from 8:25 AM to 3:00 PM, including lessons, breaks, and after-school clubs. King Edward VI Lordswood School also boasts a large co-educational sixth form, offering progression opportunities for both boys and girls. The school places a strong emphasis on student well-being and academic support, particularly through its Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) department, which provides tailored assistance to help all students achieve their potential.
Parents can find further information on the school's ethos, curriculum, and support services on their website. The school encourages open communication and welcomes feedback from parents to enhance the educational experience for all students.
The school operates a structured curriculum with a typical school day running from 8:25 AM to 3:00 PM, including lessons, breaks, and after-school clubs. King Edward VI Lordswood School also boasts a large co-educational sixth form, offering progression opportunities for both boys and girls. The school places a strong emphasis on student well-being and academic support, particularly through its Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) department, which provides tailored assistance to help all students achieve their potential.
Parents can find further information on the school's ethos, curriculum, and support services on their website. The school encourages open communication and welcomes feedback from parents to enhance the educational experience for all students.
Useful links
- SEND (sen)
- SEN Information Report (sen)
- Celebration & Events (calendar)
- Open Events (calendar)
- 16-19 Bursary Policy (download)
- Loudspeaker (download)
- Home About Us The Curriculum Pastoral Care Policies Sixth Form Community (other)
- Prospectus (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Handsworth Grammar School (76.3)
- 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)
Key details
- LA
- Birmingham
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- KING EDWARD VI ACADEMY TRUST BIRMINGHAM
- Capacity
- 1070
- Pupils
- 968
- Boys
- 61
- Girls
- 907
- FSM %
- 29.10
- Open date
- 2011-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-05-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 968 | 61 | 907 | 1070 | 29.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 949 | 44 | 905 | 1070 | 25.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 993 | 44 | 949 | 1070 | 21.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 993 | 44 | 949 | 1070 | 21.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 978 | 38 | 940 | 1100 | 20.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 970 | 46 | 924 | 1100 | 17.70 |
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