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King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys
Birmingham·Secondary·West Midlands·Academy converter·B14 7QJ
URN: 137045OutstandingOfsted published 18 Jan 2024
75.7
Attainment 8
National avg ≈ 46.4 · 2024/2025
+1.09
Progress 8
2023/2024 · CI: [0.81, 1.36]
98.6%
5+ Eng & Maths
Grade 5+ in both · 2024/2025
82.4%
EBacc entry
% entering EBacc · 2024/2025
47.0
A level APS
Average points per entry · 2024/2025
Decision summary
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Academic outcomesVery strong academic outcomes
Attainment 8 of 75.7 is well above the national average of around 46. This reflects strong GCSE outcomes across the standard subject basket.
- Attainment 8:
- 75.7
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 99%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupil progressAbove-average progress
Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.
- Progress 8:
- +1.09
- Confidence interval:
- [0.81, 1.36]
Admissions realismAdmissions realism: not yet assessed
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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
Entry requirements
If a child is currently in Year 5 and wishes to apply for Year 7, parents must register online for the Birmingham grammar-school entrance test and then complete their home local-authority preference form. The school page says admissions are organised centrally for the King Edward VI Foundation, not directly by the school.
Exam dates and admissions evidence
For 2027 entry, the King Edward VI Foundation timetable gives registration opening 5 May 2026, reasonable-adjustments deadline 12 June 2026 at 4pm, registration deadline 26 June 2026 at 4pm, entrance test 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
93%
Pages checked
3
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 148 | 75.7 | — | 98.6% | 82.4% | 7.2 |
| 2023/2024 | 119 | 83.3 | +1.09 | 100.0% | 85.7% | 8.0 |
| 2022/2023 | 120 | 83.3 | +1.02 | 100.0% | 93.0% | 8.2 |
| 2021/2022 | 120 | 84.2 | +0.87 | 100.0% | 94.0% | 8.3 |
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 Camp Hill School for BoysSutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls
Ofsted GoodAttainment 8 79.4Progress 8 +1.05
Compare with King Edward VI Camp Hill School for BoysBishop Vesey's Grammar School
Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 77.1Progress 8 +0.75
Compare with King Edward VI Camp Hill School for BoysKing Edward VI Five Ways School
Ofsted GoodAttainment 8 75.9Progress 8 +0.68
Compare with King Edward VI Camp Hill School for BoysKing Edward VI Handsworth School
Ofsted Not judgedAttainment 8 74.2Progress 8 +0.80
Compare with King Edward VI Camp Hill School for BoysSchool information
| URN | 137045 |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Region | West Midlands |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Boys |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headmaster Russell Bowen |
| Trust | KING EDWARD VI ACADEMY TRUST BIRMINGHAM |
| Admissions | Selective |
| Religious character | None |
| Postcode | B14 7QJ |
| Latest pupils | 148 |
| FSM eligible | 29.4% |
Contact and identifiers
Vicarage Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham, West Midlands, B14 7QJ
http://www.camphillboys.bham.sch.uk/View local authority page1214443188| DfE number | 5407 |
| UKPRN | 10034644 |
| Opened | 1 Aug 2011 |
| GIAS updated | 20 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 18 Jan 2024 |
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 | 22 Nov 2023 |
| Publication date | 18 Jan 2024 |