Birmingham
King Edward's School
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Exceptional results, but a place depends on the entrance test rather than where you live — worth a look only if you are planning to sit it.
What the data says
Published data, read plainly. It tells you what to check next; it does not guarantee a place or replace your local authority’s admissions guidance.
Academic signal is not available for this school phase in our current dataset.
No Progress 8 data is available for this school in the years we hold.
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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.
This school has a Christian religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
Watch-outs
- Selective admissions: an entrance test (usually the 11+ or equivalent) is required. Check registration and test dates well in advance.
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Christian). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
What to do next
- Verify the school's official admissions policy
- Check entrance test registration dates
- Download and review the Supplementary Information Form
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Admissions and catchment
Independent schools run their own admissions outside the council process, so there is no catchment area or last offer distance to compare against. Registration and assessment dates are on the school’s website.
Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
University destinations
The Department for Education does not publish Oxbridge, Russell Group or top-third university destinations for independent schools.
Entry, tests and fees
Entrance test
Results sent by letter to parents : Friday 11 December 2026
Source · checked 27 October 2026
11+ SEND consideration deadline: Wednesday 9 September 2026 at 9am
Source · checked 27 October 2026
The entrance exam for boys wishing to join the School in September 2027 will take place on Saturday 3 October 2026 .
Source · checked 27 October 2026
Fees
£6,108
Source · checked 27 October 2026
Bursaries and scholarships
KES offers Academic, Music and Sport Scholarships at various entry points.
Source · checked 27 October 2026
Admissions
In addition to the entrance exam, we place much emphasis on school reports and also interview a high proportion of candidates.
Source · checked 27 October 2026
The normal entry points to the School are at 11+ (Year 7) and 16+ (Sixth Form), although boys are occasionally considered for other year groups should there be…
Source · checked 27 October 2026
Copied from the school's and test organisers' own pages; check them before registering or applying.
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | 7+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/2026 (provisional) | 137 | 11.8 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | — | — |
| 2024/2025 | 129 | 19.0 | — | 0.0% | — | 0.0% | 1.2 |
| 2023/2024 | 132 | 20.4 | — | 0.0% | — | 0.0% | 1.2 |
| 2022/2023 | 132 | 18.8 | — | 0.0% | — | 0.0% | 1.2 |
| 2021/2022 | 142 | 21.7 | — | — | — | 0.0% | 1.2 |
EBacc figures stop at 2024/2025: the DfE no longer publishes them from 2025/2026.
Nearby and similar schools
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School information
| URN | 103584 |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Region | West Midlands |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Other independent school |
| Gender of entry | Boys |
| Age range | 11-19 |
| Headteacher | Chief Master Kirsty von Malaisé |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Selective |
| Religious character | Christian |
| Postcode | B15 2UA |
| Pupils | 837 |
| FSM eligible | — |
Contact and identifiers
Edgbaston Park Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2UA
https://kes.org.uk1214721672| DfE number | 6076 |
| UKPRN | 10008311 |
| Opened | 30 Sept 1980 |
| GIAS updated | 27 Jan 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2025/2026 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |