King Edward VI Handsworth School is a secondary academy in Birmingham, West Midlands. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, King Edward VI Handsworth School has a Progress 8 score of +0.80 (above the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 77.3, 100% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, an average A-Level grade of B.
The school has a teacher turnover rate of 11.7%, 26% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 7.0%.
After leaving King Edward VI Handsworth School, student destinations include 77% going on to university and 3% entering apprenticeships.
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King Edward VI Handsworth School has a Progress 8 score of +0.80, which is above the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 77.3. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
100% of students at King Edward VI Handsworth School achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Students at King Edward VI Handsworth School achieve an average A-Level grade of B. This metric covers all A-Level and equivalent qualifications taken at the school.
King Edward VI Handsworth School has an overall absence rate of 7.0%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at King Edward VI Handsworth School is 11.7%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
26% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
After leaving King Edward VI Handsworth School, 77% go on to university and 3% enter apprenticeships.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
Crime Nearby
703/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
341/mo
49% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 17.5 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 8.1
Bus Stops
0
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro)
0.9km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Other schools in the Birmingham area
77.3
Attainment 8 Score
National average: 46.3
EBacc achieved: 79.1%
A-Level
Average Grade
B
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.