# King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy — Birmingham, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Secondary
- **Parent rating:** 4.8/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Principal:** Ms. K. Takhar

## Contact

- **Address:** Church Lane, Handsworth, Birmingham B20 2HL
- **Phone:** 0121 554 8122
- **Website:** https://www.hwga.org.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/birmingham/king-edward-vi-handsworth-wood-girls-academy-14196

## About

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.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Outstanding — May 2014
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Outstanding — May 2014

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — 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. *(Feb 2023)*
- **5/5** — 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. *(Sep 2022)*
- **4/5** — 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. *(Jun 2021)*

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