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King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys

Academy converter · Birmingham · B14 7QJ

Ages 11–18 · 1,059 pupils · Birmingham

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Attainment 8

83.3

Overall absence

6.2%

Admissions demand

2.29 · Highly competitive

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Outstanding

Inspection date

2023-11-22

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8+1.09
−20+2
Attainment 883.3
English & maths grade 5+100%
English & maths grade 4+100%
EBacc entry86%

EBacc APS: 8.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence6.2%
Persistent absence (10%+)17.3%
Unauthorised0.8%
Authorised absence
5.4%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.1%
Enrolments in measure
693

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

2.29 · Highly competitive

1st preferences

344

Places offered

150

1st-preference offers

147

Total preferences (any rank)
878
Preferred offers (top 3)
150
Applications from outside LA
157
Offers to outside-LA applicants
5
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill111%

1,059 pupils · 950 places

Pupils on roll
1,059
Boys / girls
1,059 / 0
School capacity
950
Capacity fill
1,059 / 950 (111%)
Free school meals
28.2%
FSM pupils
203
Admissions policy
Selective
Gender
Boys
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

3 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: KING EDWARD VI ACADEMY TRUST BIRMINGHAM
Academy trust
KING EDWARD VI ACADEMY TRUST BIRMINGHAM
Sponsor
King Edward VI Foundation
Headteacher
Mr Russell Bowen

Location

Address
Vicarage Road, Kings Heath
Postcode
B14 7QJ
Town
Birmingham
County
West Midlands
Local authority
Birmingham
District
Birmingham
Constituency
Birmingham Hall Green and Moseley
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Boys academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Birmingham, Birmingham, 1,059 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, special school, selective admissions. Free school meals: 28.2%.

Open schools in Birmingham
526
Secondary schools in Birmingham
86
Academies among open schools in Birmingham
48% (254)
Open schools in B14
21
Secondary in B14
4
Open schools in Birmingham LA
521
Secondary in Birmingham LA
82

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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    • P80.2
    • EM5+62%
    • Absence8.1%

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    Ofsted: Not judged

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    • P80.2
    • EM5+53%
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    Ofsted: Good

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    Ofsted: Good

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    • EM5+61%
    • Absence7.5%

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  • Kings Heath Secondary School

    Ofsted: Good

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    Ages 11–16

    • Att842.7
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    • Absence10.1%

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  • Swanshurst School

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    Ages 11–19

    • FSM45.2%

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  • Kings Norton Girls' School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

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    Ages 11–18

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    • EM5+68%
    • Absence7.7%

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Russell Bowen
Telephone
01214443188
Website
http://www.camphillboys.bham.sch.uk/

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