King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys

Pastoral concerns are directed to the Form Tutor, with academic concerns going to subject teachers or Heads of Department.

“Concerns of a pastoral nature should usually be brought to the attention of the Form Tutor; academic concerns should normally be expressed directly to the teacher involved or the relevant Head of Department.”

Pastoral concerns are directed to the Form Tutor while academic concerns go to the teacher or Head of Department

“Concerns of a pastoral nature should usually be brought to the attention of the Form Tutor; academic concerns should normally be expressed directly to the teacher involved or the relevant Head of Department.”

Art is described as a strength of the school, producing outstanding work for external exams, productions and displays.

“Art is a strength of the School, with outstanding work being produced by the students for external exams, productions and displays.”

Art described as a strength of the School with outstanding work produced for external exams and exhibitions

“Art is a strength of the School, with outstanding work being produced by the students for external exams, productions and displays.”

The careers programme co-ordinates visits to universities for Open Days.

“• co-ordinating visits to universities for Open Days;”

The Music Department provides tuition to over 100 students on multiple instruments, with orchestra, big band and other ensembles.

“The Music Department provides more than 100 of our students with tuition on piano, woodwind, brass, guitar and dhol. Our musicians enjoy a wide range of extended curricular activities, including orchestra, big band, woodwind and guitar ensembles, chamber groups and rock bands.”

The school aims to confirm itself as a Centre of Excellence, retaining traditional values while embracing modern developments.

“We seek to confirm the School as a Centre of Excellence, retaining the traditional values of its foundation while embracing the opportunities offered by the technological developments of the modern world and serving the locality and the wider Birmingham conurbation.”

Ofsted found teachers have expert subject knowledge and high expectations of all students.

““Teachers have expert subject knowledge and high expectations of all students.””

Ofsted rated the school's Post 16 Provision as Outstanding.

“• Post 16 Provision: Outstanding”

The main school is a boys' selective school from age eleven, but the Sixth Form admits both boys and girls.

“selective school that admits boys from the age of eleven and both boys and girls who wish to join the Sixth Form.”

Prospective families are invited to Open Evenings to gain further impressions of the school.

“you may want to join us for one of our Open Evenings – you would be most welcome.”

The careers programme gives extensive advice to students preparing UCAS forms and supports the application process.

“• giving extensive advice to students preparing their UCAS forms and employment applications, and providing ongoing support and information during the application process;”

Ofsted graded the school Outstanding in every category in its last inspection, including Post 16 Provision.

“Ofsted graded the School as Outstanding in every category in our last inspection: • Behaviour: Outstanding • Personal Development and Welfare: Outstanding • Post 16 Provision: Outstanding • Quality of Teaching, Learning and Assessment: Outstanding • Outcomes: Outstanding • Leadership and Management: Outstanding • Overall Effectiveness: Outstanding”

Ofsted graded the School as Outstanding in every category, including Post 16 Provision

“Ofsted graded the School as Outstanding in every category in our last inspection: • Behaviour: Outstanding • Personal Development and Welfare: Outstanding • Post 16 Provision: Outstanding”