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King Edward VI Handsworth School, Birmingham

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King Edward VI Handsworth School details

Address:

King Edward VI Handsworth School
Rose Hill Road, Birmingham, West Midlands B21 9AR

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Exam data

Authority:

Birmingham

Type:

Voluntary aided

Admissions:

Selective

Gender of entry:

Girls

Age range:

11-18

Number of students:

908

Gender of sixth form:

Girls

Last inspection:

February 2005. Read the full inspection report.

Official school profile:

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General information

Background: Founded in 1883; moved to current site in 1911; well-maintained grounds surrounding campus with special buildings for science, games and sixth form; substantial renovation of older buildings. Two new laboratories opened in 1992 and sixth-form centre completed in 1997; sports hall with state-of-the-art dance studio and sports ICT facility in 2004; neighbouring church being developed as music centre. Girls may take separate sciences at GCSE; science and mathematics strong at A-level. More than half pupils receive instrumental lessons; school offers orchestra, choirs, flute choir and wind band; senior string quartet reached finals of National Chamber Music competition in 1996 and 1997. Drama productions. Has won NatWest quiz for Birmingham, won National Fire Prevention Quiz in 1995; best Young Enterprise company in Birmingham for five consecutive years, one company visiting a trade fair in Russia; Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme; rock-climibing club Proud of sporting achievement, with emphasis on participation and not just winning. Staff run many extra-curricular activities; school visits in UK and abroad, including United States and Russia in 2004/2005; expeditions to Namibia and Honduras (2004), and Thailand (2006); raises more than £10,000 a year for charities. School's intake reflects ethnic mix of city; prides itself on 'relaxed, friendly and well-disciplined atmosphere'. Specialist performing arts college status from September 2003. Over-subscribed, with nine applications per place. Artsmark Gold (2005); Sportsmark. Ethos: 'An emphasis on high achievement within a friendly atmosphere and an emphasis on service.' .

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