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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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