King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys
111%
Capacity
1,054
Pupils
5.8x
Demand
About King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys
King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys sits within the Birmingham local authority, where it ranks 4th out of 83 secondary schools by Progress 8 score. That places it among the top five in the city, though it is outpaced by three higher-performing peers: Eden Boys' School, Birmingham, St Paul's School for Girls, and Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Birmingham. The school is one of 14 state secondaries in Birmingham rated Outstanding by Ofsted, a grade it has held consistently across its two most recent inspections, the latest of which took place in November 2023. The school is selective in practice if not in name — it received 868 applications for 149 places in the 2025/26 admissions cycle, with 347 of those as first preferences, giving an oversubscription ratio of 5.83. Only 142 first-preference offers were made, so competition is fierce. The school is boys-only from age 11 to 18, with a co-educational sixth form at the neighbouring Camp Hill School for Girls, which shares the same site.
Academically, the school’s performance is exceptional. Its Progress 8 score of 1.09 is classified as well above average, and far exceeds the Birmingham LA average of 0.09. Attainment 8 sits at 83.3, and every single pupil achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs. The EBacc average point score is 8.03, with 83.2% of pupils entering the EBacc and 79.8% achieving a strong pass in it. At A-level, the school’s points per entry grade is A-, with 61.1% of entries graded AAB or higher. The best three A-levels average out at A- as well, though the value-added score of -0.15 is below average, suggesting that while outcomes are very high, pupils may not make as much progress relative to their starting points as at some other schools. The sixth form is well established and officially part of the school, with 162 pupils in the most recent A-level cohort.
The school is well equipped, with facilities including a swimming pool, theatre, science labs, sports hall, playing fields, and a dedicated sixth form centre. Sports on offer include hockey, rowing, athletics, and martial arts, while clubs range from science and debate to choir, orchestra, and Young Enterprise. The school’s SEND provisions cover a broad range of needs, including dyslexia, autistic spectrum disorder, and speech, language and communication difficulties, though with 29.4% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the intake is more diverse than many selective schools. This is a school for academically driven boys who thrive in a high-pressure, high-expectation environment. Families should be prepared for a demanding admissions process and a culture where strong results are the norm, but where the sixth form may suit those who have already achieved highly at GCSE rather than those needing significant uplift.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Boys |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Vicarage Road, Birmingham, Birmingham, B14 7QJ |
| Headteacher | Russell Bowen |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Number of Pupils | 1,054 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 29.4% |
| School Capacity | 1,054 / 950 (111% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+1.09)
48th of 3,141
Nationally
6th of 371
In West Midlands
4th of 83
In Birmingham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make significantly more progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
Best 3 A-Levels (Average)
'21/22
49.0
'22/23
45.6
'23/24
47.0
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where school leavers go
2022/2367%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 157 pupils).
- University (HE)67%
- Employment12%
- Not sustained9%
- Further education1%
- Other education1%
- Apprenticeship1%
Source: DfE 16-18 destination measures, Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion. Russell Group / top-third HE breakdown not shown.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
11Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
17Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed149
868
Extremely High Demand
Very competitive - significantly more applications than places
347 families put this school as their 1st choice (40% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Above the national average (25%) — higher-disadvantage intake.
Above the national median (10%) — a meaningful share speak English as an additional language.
Ethnic background
- Asian63.1%
- Mixed15.6%
- White British9.0%
- White (other)2.8%
- Black0.2%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
17
Total schools
14
Oversubscribed
10
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys
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Ofsted Ratings Explained
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Understanding Progress 8
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SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
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Understanding School Catchment Areas
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Contact Information
Vicarage Road, Birmingham
Birmingham, B14 7QJ
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