King Edward VI High School for Girls

Independent

National rank

10

10

Rank last year

95.7%

A-level

A-level

A*-B

95.4%

GCSE

GCSE

A*/A/9/8/7

Independent School of the Year for Academic Excellence in the West Midlands 2025

Need to know

Head teacher

Kirsty von Malaisé

Gender of entry

Girls

Total pupils

662 (11-18)

Head teacher

Kirsty von Malaisé

Gender of entry

Girls

Total pupils

662 (11-18)

Head teacher

Kirsty von Malaisé

Gender of entry

Girls

Total pupils

662 (11-18)

UK day fees per term*

£5,954 (11-18)

*Fee correct as of November 21, 2024
Our methodology
Results

A-level 2024 rank: 18

Grade

%

A*

42.5

A

38.2

B

15.1

A*/A

80.6

A*-B

95.7

GCSE 2024 rank: 11

Grade

%

A*/9/8

84.4

A/7

11

A*/A/9/8/7

95.4

What the school inspection says

Date of report
2019
Verdict
Excellent
“The school aims to provide pupils with a distinctive academic education which will prepare them for their future, by inspiring a love of learning … The quality of pupils’ academic and other achievements is excellent ... They explore ideas in depth and … relish the challenge of extending their knowledge beyond the confines of the examination syllabus through departmental seminars ... Pupils’ achievements in extracurricular activities are outstanding … They display great confidence … have well-developed self-understanding, as well as an excellent awareness of how to improve their own learning and performance … Pupils’ moral awareness and social development are excellent … Pupils are extremely good at working collaboratively to benefit others.” There was a routine inspection in 2023.
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About the school

  • Facilities opened over the past few years at this independent school in Birmingham include the Design Centre for GCSE design, technology, art and computing students, and the Warnock Room, a quiet space for pupils with additional needs.
  • There are more than 70 clubs and societies, from photography and ultimate frisbee to gardening, debating, philosophy and chess.
  • The Ruddock Performing Arts Centre has a 500-seat auditorium and hosts 40 concerts a year.
  • World-class sports coaching is provided in outstanding facilities, including an international-standard athletics track shared with King Edward’s School and the University of Birmingham.
  • Enrichment activities comprise guest speakers and 100 school trips a year.
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