King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy

About King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy

King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy is a non-selective, comprehensive, thriving, diverse and academically successful school for girls aged 11-18. We are proud to serve the community of Handsworth and North West Birmingham. Our core aim is excellence for all, underpinned by our vision, mission and values.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Ms. K. Takhar

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 5.0

Teaching Quality 4.5

Communication 5.0

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 5.0

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 29 responses • 2.7% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

82.7% positive 17.3% negative

My child feels safe at this school

89.7% positive 10.3% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

72.4% positive 20.7% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

79.3% positive 17.3% negative

My child does well at this school

79.3% positive 10.4% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 29 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

17.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Excellent

62.7

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

50.0

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

+0.43

Progress 8

Above average

45.0%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

68.8%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

53.1% entered EBacc

36.9% achieved EBacc

160 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Emily P

Parent Feb 10, 2023

5.0

"Excellent school with a nurturing environment"

My daughter has been at King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy for a few years now, and I must say I'm thoroughly impressed with the school's values of scholarship, character, and community. The staff are caring and supportive, and the facilities are modern and well-maintained. We feel so lucky to be part of this community.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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David B

Parent Sep 15, 2022

5.0

"Holistic education and excellent pastoral care"

As a parent, I appreciate how the school focuses on developing the whole child - academically, socially, and personally. The pastoral team is dedicated and responsive, and my daughter has thrived under their guidance. The High Performance Learning approach is also a unique selling point.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 5/5

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Leanne W

Parent Jun 25, 2021

4.0

"Good, but some room for improvement"

My daughter attended King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy a few years ago, and while I liked the emphasis on community and character, I felt that the teaching could have been more engaging at times. The facilities are great, and the pastoral team is wonderful, but I think the school could benefit from more parent-teacher communication.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 4/5

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