King Edward VI School
School summary
A selective boys' grammar school in Stratford-upon-Avon, King Edward VI School pairs an Outstanding judgement across every Ofsted category with exam results that sit comfortably among the strongest in the country. The school holds 869 pupils on a roll set against a capacity of 850, so it is running slightly over its intended numbers - a sign of the demand for places here. With 150 places at 11, entry is competitive and assessed through the West Midlands Grammar School Consortium. The intake is academically focused but draws relatively few pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds, with free school meals at just 2.2 per cent.
How hard is it to get in?
Exceptionally competitive · 5 of 5 on the Passmate scale. Demand here is among the very highest of any selective school in England - a strong exam performance matters more than at almost any other school.
Where every mark matters.
Places are limited and demand is high, so exam performance is what sets candidates apart. Passmate turns the months ahead into ten focused minutes a day on the exact topics this school tests.
Key dates · 2028 entry
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Latest results
Attainment 8
83.3
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
100%
National average 47%
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 30 November 2021
Teaching & academics
Results are exceptional: an Attainment 8 score of 83.3 dwarfs the national average of 46.9, and every pupil achieves grade 5 or above in English and Maths against a national figure of 47 per cent. Ofsted rated quality of education, the sixth form and leadership all Outstanding at its most recent inspection. Around one in nine pupils is on SEN support, indicating that high attainment and additional learning needs are managed side by side.
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 11.39%
- EHC plans
- 0.35%
- English as additional language
- 9.6%
- Free school meals
- 2.2%
Schools nearby
Stratford Girls' Grammar School
Stratford-upon-Avon, West Midlands
Alcester Grammar School
Alcester, West Midlands
King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys
Birmingham, West Midlands
King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls
Birmingham, West Midlands
King Edward VI Five Ways School
Birmingham, West Midlands
Rugby High School
Rugby, West Midlands
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King Edward VI School 11+: frequently asked questions
Passmate rating: benchmarked against every selective school in England using official admissions data. It measures demand for places, not school quality. Updated July 2026.
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.