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

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

Grammar SchoolWest Midlands, West Midlands162 days until results dayOfsted: Outstanding

Gender

Girls

Exam Board

GL Assessment

Places (Year 7)

150

Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio

18.4:1

Healthy

About King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls

King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls is an inspirational grammar school where pupils are self-motivated, intellectually curious, and genuinely eager to learn. The school culture emphasises independence and kindness — what pupils affectionately call "the Camp Hill way" — with older students mentoring younger ones and everyone encouraged to support each other's success. Beyond exceptional academic achievement, there's a strong focus on personal development and wellbeing, including over 100 lunchtime and after-school activities ranging from show choir to mindfulness sessions. The sixth form prepares students exceptionally well for competitive university courses, while the school's commitment to widening access means it actively works to welcome pupils from all backgrounds.

Subjects Tested

MathsEnglishVerbal ReasoningNon-Verbal Reasoning

Ages & Pupils

1,113

Total pupils

Ofsted Rating

Outstanding

Overall effectiveness

Inspected 17/11/2021

Quality of Education

Outstanding

Behaviour & Attitudes

Outstanding

Personal Development

Outstanding

Leadership & Management

Outstanding

Sixth Form Provision

Outstanding

Academic Performance

Attainment 8

80.4

Average GCSE score across 8 subjects

National average46.2

GCSE Grade 5+

98%

Achieving Grade 5+ in English & Maths

National average45.3%

School Profile

School Size
1,113 pupilsAbout Average
Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio
18.4:1Healthy
Consortium
Birmingham

Test Format

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

Admissions

Published Admission Number
150 places
Qualifying Score
224
Out of Catchment
Accepts students from outside catchment area
Catchment Area
Priority for children within catchment area, but out-of-catchment applications accepted
Free School Meals
25% of places reserved for Pupil Premium pupils who achieve qualifying score, with priority score of 205

Student Demographics

28.8%

Free School Meals

21.8%

English as Additional Language

0.18%

EHCP

1.35%

SEN Support

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