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OpenSecondaryURN 136152

King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy

Academy sponsor led · Birmingham · B26 2RZ

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Phase

Secondary

Age range

Ages 11–18

Pupils

1,188

Local authority

Birmingham

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

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

Mixed academy sponsor led (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Birmingham, Birmingham, 1,188 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 52.3%.

Open schools in Birmingham
526
Secondary schools in Birmingham
86
Academies among open schools in Birmingham
48% (254)
Open schools in B26
12
Secondary in B26
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 B26

Overview

School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Age range
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
136152

Location

Address
Sheldon Heath Road, Sheldon
Postcode
B26 2RZ
Town
Birmingham
County
West Midlands
Local authority
Birmingham
District
Birmingham
Constituency
Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
1,188
Boys / girls
592 / 596
School capacity
1,350
Capacity fill
1,188 / 1,350 (88%)
Free school meals
52.3%
FSM pupils
546
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
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

Contact

Headteacher
Ms Rebecca Elcocks
Telephone
01216472471
Website
http://www.keshacademy.com/

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