# King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys — Birmingham, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Secondary
- **Parent rating:** 4.2/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** null

## Contact

- **Address:** King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys, Grove Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands
- **Phone:** 0121 554 2794
- **Website:** http://www.handsworth.bham.sch.uk/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/birmingham/king-edward-vi-handsworth-grammar-school-for-boys-17992

## About

King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys is part of the Grammar Schools in Birmingham, the King Edward VI Foundation and the King Edward VI Academy Trust. We provide a stimulating and educationally successful environment for our pupils – accepting Boys from age 11 to 16 as well as Boys and Girls at Sixth Form level.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — Apr 2024
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Apr 2024
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Apr 2024
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Outstanding — Apr 2024
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Outstanding — Apr 2024

## Recent parent reviews

- **3/5** — Some Positive, Some Negative Experiences: Handsworth Grammar has its strengths and weaknesses. The school is definitely good at promoting values like community and respect, and our son has participated in some excellent extracurricular activities. However, we have experienced some challenges with communication from the school and the occasional inconsistency in teacher quality. We are hopeful that these issues will be addressed. *(Sep 2022)*
- **5/5** — An Outstanding School Experience: Handsworth Grammar has truly exceeded our expectations. My son is thriving in a supportive and challenging environment. The sports facilities are excellent, and the values of the school (community, aspiration, respect, endeavour, and service) align perfectly with our own. We feel grateful to be a part of the HGS community. *(Jun 2022)*
- **5/5** — Excellent Education and Extracurricular Opportunities: We were initially hesitant about sending our son to a grammar school, but Handsworth Grammar has won us over. The academic environment is stimulating, and the teachers are knowledgeable and passionate. The extracurricular programs, such as the dry ski sessions, are fantastic, and my son has made many friends through these activities. *(Feb 2022)*
- **4/5** — A Well-Rounded Education: As a former parent, I can attest that Handsworth Grammar provides a well-rounded education that goes beyond academic qualifications. My son developed valuable skills through the school's emphasis on community, aspiration, respect, endeavour, and service. Although the school was not the perfect fit for our family, we have many fond memories and appreciate the school's commitment to its values. *(Dec 2021)*

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