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Secondary schools in Handsworth

All 6 secondary schools in Handsworth.

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  1. King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys

    Birmingham, B21 9ET · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Boys

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Boys
    • Grammar
    • Sixth form

    Results well above the Handsworth average.

    152 first choices for 146 places last year

    Attainment 8 at 1671.3

    Handsworth 51.9England 46.2

    Days missed
    –Handsworth 8.8%
    Pupils
    1,054
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys
  2. St John Wall Catholic School

    Birmingham, B21 8HH · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Catholic

    Results close to the Handsworth average.

    82 first choices for 120 places last year

    Attainment 8 at 1650.2

    Handsworth 51.9England 46.2

    Days missed
    –Handsworth 8.8%
    Pupils
    591
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school St John Wall Catholic School
  3. Holyhead School

    Birmingham, B21 0HN · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Sixth form

    Results well below the Handsworth average.

    205 first choices for 209 places last year

    Attainment 8 at 1643.6

    Handsworth 51.9England 46.2

    Days missed
    –Handsworth 8.8%
    Pupils
    1,257
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Holyhead School
  4. King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy

    Birmingham, B20 2HL · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Girls

    • Ofsted:Areas graded
    • Girls
    • Sixth form

    Results below the Handsworth average.

    176 first choices for 175 places last year

    Attainment 8 at 1646.4

    Handsworth 51.9England 46.2

    Days missed
    –Handsworth 8.8%
    Pupils
    1,052
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy
  5. Hamilton School

    Birmingham, B21 8AH · Special · All-through · Ages 4 to 14

    • Ofsted:Areas graded

    Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Met the standard at 110%

    England 62%

    Days missed
    8.8%Handsworth 8.8%
    Pupils
    196
    Pupils per teacher
    9.6
    View school Hamilton School
  6. Myles Academy

    Birmingham, B21 0PD · Independent · Secondary · Ages 13 to 18

    • Ofsted:Outstanding

    Independent school. Results well below the Handsworth average.

    Attainment 8 at 162.5

    Handsworth 51.9England 46.2

    Days missed
    –Handsworth 8.8%
    Pupils
    21
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Myles Academy
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How Handsworth's secondary schools spread out

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Attainment 8 at 16

Average score across each pupil's best eight GCSEs.

Handsworth 51.9England 46.2Myles Academy: 2.5Holyhead School: 43.6King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy: 46.4St John Wall Catholic School: 50.2King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys: 71.3020406080
Secondary schools in Handsworth

Ofsted grades in Handsworth

The last full grade for each school Ofsted has graded. 2 newer or converted schools don't have a grade yet.

  • Outstanding: 1 of 4
  • Good: 3 of 4
  • Requires improvement: 0 of 4
  • Inadequate: 0 of 4
Before you apply

Four things worth knowing in Handsworth

  1. Some are faith schools.

    1 of the 6 secondary schools in Handsworth have a religious character. When they're full, they can put families of their faith first, so check each school's rules.

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  2. Apply by 31 October.

    Apply to your council in Year 6 for a Year 7 place. Offers come out on 1 March.

  3. Check how old the Ofsted grade is.

    Some grades are many years old. Each school's page shows the date of its last inspection and what's changed since.

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About these schools

Secondary schools in Handsworth, explained

There are 6 secondary schools in Handsworth, teaching 4,171 children. 1 are run by the council and 3 are academies or free schools. The list also includes 2 special and 1 independent schools.

100% of the schools Ofsted has graded are Good or Outstanding, against 91.3% across England. 1 is Outstanding, though some grades are several years old, so check the date on each school's page.

Pupils in Handsworth scored an average Attainment 8 of 51.9 across their best eight GCSEs, against 46.2 across England.

50.1% of pupils get free school meals. Schools here spend £9,245 a year on each pupil, against £8,120 across England. 21.6% of pupils are persistently absent, missing one day in ten or more, against 18.1% across England.

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How many secondary schools are in Handsworth?
There are 6 secondary schools in Handsworth, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best secondary schools in Handsworth?
Based on Ofsted ratings and exam results, the top-ranked secondary schools in Handsworth include King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys, St John Wall Catholic School, and Holyhead School. Rankings are updated regularly using the latest data from the Department for Education.
How many Ofsted Outstanding secondary schools are in Handsworth?
Handsworth has 1 secondary schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 3 are rated Good, meaning 100% of inspected schools hold a Good or Outstanding rating.
How are secondary schools in Handsworth ranked on Eduscope?
Schools are ranked using a composite score that combines Ofsted or ISI inspection ratings, Key Stage exam results, pupil progress measures, and other performance indicators published by the Department for Education. The score is recalculated regularly as new data becomes available.
What is the average class size in Handsworth secondary schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across secondary schools in Handsworth is 15:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.
How do I choose a secondary school in Handsworth?
When choosing a secondary school in Handsworth, consider Ofsted ratings, GCSE results (Progress 8 and Attainment 8), sixth form provision, and the school's specialisms. You can compare all 6 secondary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, and admissions policy.

Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce data, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are straight-line estimates.

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