King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys
11+ Admissions Guide 2026

How to get into King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys

Grammar SchoolWest Midlands, West Midlands9 days until registration opensOfsted: Outstanding

Gender

Boys

Exam Board

GL Assessment

Places (Year 7)

150

Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio

19.9:1

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About King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys

King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys is a Birmingham grammar school where a genuine love of learning shapes daily life. Pupils here are intellectually curious and highly motivated, often pursuing academic interests beyond the classroom through the school's 'super-curricular' programme, with many going on to secure places at leading universities. The school combines academic rigour with strong character development, fostering an inclusive, respectful community where boys are valued as individuals. Beyond lessons, pupils benefit from extensive sports and music opportunities, peer mentoring, and community volunteering — all contributing to a well-rounded education that prepares them for life beyond school.

Subjects Tested

Maths

English

Verbal Reasoning

Non-Verbal Reasoning

Ages & Pupils

1,054

Total pupils

Ofsted Rating

Outstanding

Overall effectiveness

Inspected 22/11/2023

Quality of Education

Outstanding

Behaviour & Attitudes

Outstanding

Personal Development

Outstanding

Leadership & Management

Outstanding

Sixth Form Provision

Outstanding

Academic Performance

Attainment 8

75.7

Average GCSE score across 8 subjects

National average46.2

GCSE Grade 5+

96.6%

Achieving Grade 5+ in English & Maths

National average45.3%

School Profile

Address

Vicarage Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham, West Midlands, B14 7QJ

School Size

1,054 pupilsAbout Average

Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio

19.9:1Stretched

Consortium

Birmingham

Test Format

Standardised tests of verbal, numerical and non-verbal reasoning ability

Admissions

Published Admission Number

150 places

Qualifying Score

Set annually by committee

Out of Catchment

Accepts students from outside catchment area

Catchment Area

School has defined catchment area with admissions map available

Free School Meals

25% of places reserved for Pupil Premium pupils who achieve qualifying score, with catchment pupils prioritized

Student Demographics

The percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals — a widely used indicator of the proportion of children from lower-income families.

29.4%

Free School Meals

The percentage of pupils whose first language at home is something other than English. Many of these children are fully fluent in English too!

18.9%

English as Additional Language

Pupils with an Education, Health and Care Plan — a legal document that describes a child's special educational needs and the support they receive.

0.57%

EHCP

Pupils receiving SEN Support — extra help in school for children with special educational needs who don't have an EHCP but still benefit from additional support.

4.36%

SEN Support

Links

School Website Admissions Page Council Admissions Google Maps

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GirlsGL Assessment

King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls

West Midlands<0.1 mi away

King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys
11+ Admissions Guide 2026

About King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys

Subjects Tested

Ages & Pupils

Ofsted Rating

Academic Performance

School Profile

Test Format

Admissions

Student Demographics

Links

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