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King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls

Academy converter · Birmingham · B31 4BP

Ages 11–16 · 740 pupils · Birmingham

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Ofsted

Some aspects not as strong

Attainment 8

42.0

Overall absence

9.2%

Admissions demand

1.30 · Competitive

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Some aspects not as strong

Inspection date

2024-12-02

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

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

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.31
−20+2
Attainment 842.0
English & maths grade 5+41%
English & maths grade 4+58%
EBacc entry41%

EBacc APS: 3.8

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence9.2%
Persistent absence (10%+)28.4%
Unauthorised2.6%
Authorised absence
6.6%
Severe absence (50%+)
3.4%
Enrolments in measure
774

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

1.30 · Competitive

1st preferences

193

Places offered

150

1st-preference offers

136

Total preferences (any rank)
514
Preferred offers (top 3)
150
Applications from outside LA
9
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-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 fill99%

740 pupils · 750 places

Pupils on roll
740
Boys / girls
0 / 740
School capacity
750
Capacity fill
740 / 750 (99%)
Free school meals
47.6%
FSM pupils
351
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Girls
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No 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 Neil Jones

Location

Address
Turves Green, Northfield
Postcode
B31 4BP
Town
Birmingham
County
West Midlands
Local authority
Birmingham
District
Birmingham
Constituency
Birmingham Northfield
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.

Girls academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Birmingham, Birmingham, 740 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 47.6%.

Open schools in Birmingham
526
Secondary schools in Birmingham
86
Academies among open schools in Birmingham
48% (254)
Open schools in B31
22
Secondary in B31
2
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.

Compare with theseAll in BirminghamNear B31

  • Turves Green Boys' School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Birmingham · B31 4BS · Birmingham

    Ages 11–18

    • Att843.5
    • P8-0.0
    • EM5+49%
    • Absence10.2%

    0.2 miles away

  • St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Birmingham · B38 8AP · Birmingham

    Ages 11–18

    • Att852.2
    • P80.6
    • EM5+56%
    • Absence7.4%

    1.1 miles away

  • Colmers School and Sixth Form College

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Foundation school · Secondary

    Birmingham · B45 9NY · Birmingham

    Ages 11–19

    • Att840.6
    • P8-0.3
    • EM5+28%
    • Absence11.4%

    1.5 miles away

  • Kings Norton Girls' School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Birmingham · B30 1HW · Birmingham

    Ages 11–18

    • Att857.8
    • P80.6
    • EM5+68%
    • Absence7.7%

    1.9 miles away

  • E-ACT Shenley Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Birmingham · B29 4HE · Birmingham

    Ages 11–16

    • Att836.2
    • P8-0.7
    • EM5+32%
    • Absence10.5%

    2.0 miles away

  • King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Birmingham · B45 0EU · Birmingham

    Ages 11–16

    • Att835.8
    • P8-0.5
    • EM5+22%
    • Absence10.9%

    2.1 miles away

  • Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Birmingham · B30 1UL · Birmingham

    Ages 11–19

    • Att847.0
    • P80.2
    • EM5+51%
    • Absence10.5%

    2.1 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Neil Jones
Telephone
01214648346
Website
http://nsg.kevibham.org

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