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King Edward VI Aston School
Birmingham·Secondary·West Midlands·Academy converter·B6 6DJ
URN: 137043OutstandingOfsted published 30 Jun 2022
71.2
Attainment 8
National avg ≈ 46.4 · 2024/2025
+0.14
Progress 8
2023/2024 · CI: [-0.10, 0.38]
97.9%
5+ Eng & Maths
Grade 5+ in both · 2024/2025
82.1%
EBacc entry
% entering EBacc · 2024/2025
38.4
A level APS
Average points per entry · 2024/2025
Decision summary
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Academic outcomesVery strong academic outcomes
Attainment 8 of 71.2 is well above the national average of around 46. This reflects strong GCSE outcomes across the standard subject basket.
- Attainment 8:
- 71.2
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 98%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupil progressBroadly average progress
Progress is close to average or statistically uncertain because the confidence interval crosses zero. This does not necessarily mean the school adds or detracts from pupil progress.
- Progress 8:
- +0.14
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.10, 0.38]
Admissions realismAdmissions realism: not yet assessed
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
Watch-outs
- Selective admissions: an entrance test (usually the 11+ or equivalent) is required. Check registration and test dates well in advance.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Grammar School Entry
Only source-backed entry information found on the school's own website is shown below.
Official links
Verified key dates
Registration opens
5 May 2026
Registration deadline
26 Jun 2026
Exam date
12 Sept 2026
Results date
16 Oct 2026
Verified exam details
Exam type
The Grammar Schools in Birmingham entrance test
Exam provider
King Edward VI Foundation / GL Assessment
Open days from the school website
Year 7 Open Day 9am to 10.30am
4 Mar 2026
Year 7 Open Day 9am to 10.30am
6 Mar 2026
Year 7 Open Day
2 Jun 2026
Year 7 Open Day
3 Jun 2026
Entry requirements
Year 7 entry is through the Grammar Schools in Birmingham entrance test, followed by the local-authority preference process. The school publishes its admissions policy and catchment area map and directs families to the King Edward VI Foundation timetable and registration portal.
Exam dates and admissions evidence
For 2027 entry, test registration opens 5 May 2026, reasonable-adjustments deadline 12 June 2026 at 4pm, registration deadline 26 June 2026 at 4pm, test day Saturday 12 September 2026, results 16 October 2026, local-authority preference deadline 31 October 2026, and National Offer Day 1 March 2027.
Verification
Data year
2026
Last verified
16 Apr 2026
Confidence
95%
Pages checked
4
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 140 | 71.2 | — | 97.9% | 82.1% | 6.8 |
| 2023/2024 | 140 | 69.3 | +0.14 | 97.1% | 55.0% | 6.3 |
| 2022/2023 | 141 | 71.0 | +0.35 | 99.0% | 36.0% | 6.3 |
| 2021/2022 | 140 | 75.0 | +0.48 | 99.0% | 48.0% | 6.8 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Birmingham for local comparison.
King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls
Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 80.4Progress 8 +0.96
Compare with King Edward VI Aston SchoolSutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls
Ofsted GoodAttainment 8 79.4Progress 8 +1.05
Compare with King Edward VI Aston SchoolBishop Vesey's Grammar School
Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 77.1Progress 8 +0.75
Compare with King Edward VI Aston SchoolKing Edward VI Five Ways School
Ofsted GoodAttainment 8 75.9Progress 8 +0.68
Compare with King Edward VI Aston SchoolKing Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys
Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 75.7Progress 8 +1.09
Compare with King Edward VI Aston SchoolSchool information
| URN | 137043 |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Region | West Midlands |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Boys |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Matthew Brady |
| Trust | KING EDWARD VI ACADEMY TRUST BIRMINGHAM |
| Admissions | Selective |
| Religious character | None |
| Postcode | B6 6DJ |
| Latest pupils | 140 |
| FSM eligible | 23.5% |
Contact and identifiers
Frederick Road, Aston, Birmingham, West Midlands, B6 6DJ
http://www.keaston.bham.sch.uk/View local authority page1213271130| DfE number | 5408 |
| UKPRN | 10034647 |
| Opened | 1 Aug 2011 |
| GIAS updated | 17 Dec 2025 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 30 Jun 2022 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
Outstanding
View Ofsted report
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 10 May 2022 |
| Publication date | 30 Jun 2022 |