King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys
URN: 137045 • Birmingham B14 7QJ
Overview
- Name
- King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys
- URN
- 137045
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Boys
- Religious
- Christian
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- KING EDWARD VI ACADEMY TRUST BIRMINGHAM
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 71.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Russell Bowen (since 2025) , Headmaster
- Telephone
- 01214443188
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Vicarage Road, Birmingham B14 7QJ
Summary
King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys, located in Birmingham, is a selective, state-funded academy that has been serving the community since its founding in 1883. The school has a current enrolment of 1,054 boys, exceeding its capacity of 950, and is known for its strong academic performance, consistently ranking highly in national league tables. The ethos of the school centres around creating a caring and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best.
The curriculum at Camp Hill is complemented by a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports, music, and the arts, allowing students to develop holistically. The school promotes values such as support, resilience, empowerment, responsibility, and improvement, fostering a culture of high expectations and personal growth among its students.
With a commitment to continuous improvement, the school has received "outstanding" ratings from Ofsted in multiple inspections, reflecting its dedication to academic excellence and student well-being. The supportive community, which includes parents, governors, and alumni, plays a crucial role in nurturing the boys' educational journey.
The curriculum at Camp Hill is complemented by a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports, music, and the arts, allowing students to develop holistically. The school promotes values such as support, resilience, empowerment, responsibility, and improvement, fostering a culture of high expectations and personal growth among its students.
With a commitment to continuous improvement, the school has received "outstanding" ratings from Ofsted in multiple inspections, reflecting its dedication to academic excellence and student well-being. The supportive community, which includes parents, governors, and alumni, plays a crucial role in nurturing the boys' educational journey.
Useful links
- Governance Information (governance)
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- Special Educational Needs (SEND) (sen)
- 12MarSchool Trip: Senior Rugby Tour (Provisional)All Day (sen)
- 19NovSenior Maths Kangaroo09:00 – 10:30 (sen)
- 19NovSenior BMO109:00 – 12:30 (sen)
- 20JanSenior BM02 09:00 – 12:30 (sen)
- 12FebAT Senior Leadership Dinner All Day (sen)
- Calendar of Events (calendar)
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
- 950
- Pupils
- 1054
- Boys
- 1054
- Girls
- 0
- FSM %
- 29.40
- Open date
- 2011-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-23
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1054 | 1054 | 0 | 950 | 29.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1017 | 1017 | 0 | 950 | 24.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 947 | 947 | 0 | 950 | 17.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 947 | 947 | 0 | 950 | 17.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 960 | 960 | 0 | 730 | 13.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 931 | 931 | 0 | 730 | 8.90 |
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