King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys
Birmingham, B14 7QJ · Birmingham · Grammar school
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1st of 88 secondary schools in Birmingham we can score, 89 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 10.0/10 against 839 of them, against 9.8/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 97.5 · 98 | 30% | 2.94 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 1.09 · 98 | 25% | 2.46 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 78.4 · 99 | 10% | 0.99 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in January 2024. In 2024/25, 96.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 75.7, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +1.09 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally starting from the same place. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (10.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can participate in the Duke of Edinburgh award and attend various trips and tours.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,059 pupils against a stated capacity of 950. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll exceeds capacity by 109? What specific support structures are in place to maintain the high Progress 8 scores for new intakes? How are the Duke of Edinburgh award and trips integrated into the weekly timetable?
What Ofsted said about King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys
Overview
The report describes a school where "a desire to learn pervades daily life" and pupils contribute to a culture of "the highest expectations." Leaders and staff foster an inclusive ethos where pupils are "valued for who they are," resulting in exceptional academic progress and character development.
Strengths
- Pupils are "highly engaged," often exploring personal interests through the ‘super-curricular’ offer and making "excellent progress."
- The curriculum is "broad and academic," enabling teachers to share their passion while challenging pupils to develop "deep cultural understanding."
- Support for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is "relentless," with needs "promptly identified" via thorough ‘pupil passports’.
- Character development is "exceptional," supported by a "skilfully mapped" personal, social, health and economic education programme.
- Sixth-form lessons feature dialogue that "often reflects that of university-level learning," and students provide exemplary support for younger pupils.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 83.3 |
| 2024/25 | 75.7 |
| 2025/26 | 78.4 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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