King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls
124%
Capacity
1,113
Pupils
5.7x
Demand
About King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls
Parents considering King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls will want to know that it is heavily oversubscribed, with 852 applications for 150 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 5.68. Of those, 309 were first-preference applications, and 139 first-preference offers were made. The school is a state-funded girls’ secondary in Birmingham, with a sixth form, and is non-religious. It currently has 1,113 pupils on roll, well above its official capacity of 896, which reflects its popularity. The headteacher is Karen Stevens. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2021, the school received Outstanding ratings across every category: overall effectiveness, quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and sixth-form provision. The previous inspection in 2007 also rated it Outstanding overall, so the school has a consistent track record of top-tier inspection outcomes.
Academically, the school’s performance is very strong. At Key Stage 4, its Progress 8 score is 0.96, which is well above average and ranks it 7th out of 83 schools in Birmingham, 10th out of 371 in the West Midlands, and 97th nationally out of 3,141 schools. For context, the local authority average Progress 8 score is just 0.09. The Attainment 8 score is 82.3, and 100% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in English and maths. The EBacc average point score is 7.96, with 84.5% of pupils entering the EBacc. At A-level, the average points per entry is 48.38, equivalent to a grade A, and 58.1% of entries were graded AAB or higher. The sixth-form value-added score is 0.02, which is in the average banding, meaning students make typical progress from their starting points.
The school offers a wide range of facilities including science labs, art studios, a swimming pool, astro turf, a theatre, and a sixth-form centre. Sports on offer include football, rugby, cricket, gymnastics, and dance, while clubs range from art and orchestra to coding, debate, and Model UN. The school has SEND provisions for autistic spectrum disorder, hearing impairment, physical disability, speech, language and communication needs, and social, emotional and mental health needs. With an oversubscription ratio of 5.68 and a strong academic record, this school is best suited to families who are confident their daughter can meet selective entry criteria and thrive in a high-achieving, academically focused environment. The percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals is 28.8%, which is above the national average, indicating a diverse intake.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Girls |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Vicarage Road, Birmingham, Birmingham, B14 7QJ |
| Headteacher | Karen Stevens |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Number of Pupils | 1,113 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 28.8% |
| School Capacity | 1,113 / 896 (124% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Nov 2021Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 25 Jan 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.96)
97th of 3,141
Nationally
10th of 371
In West Midlands
7th 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
48.1
'22/23
46.3
'23/24
48.4
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
2022/2370%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 174 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
77%
Russell Group
76%
Top-third HE
10%
Oxford / Cambridge
Percentages of the whole cohort (not just HE-goers). Russell Group = 24 elite research universities. Top-third HE = top by mean UCAS tariff.
- University (HE)70%
- Employment11%
- Not sustained6%
- Apprenticeship3%
- Further education2%
- Other education2%
Sources: DfE 16-18 destination measures (broad bucket); DfE KS5 student destinations file (Russell Group / top-third HE / Oxbridge). Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
10Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
14Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed150
852
Extremely High Demand
Very competitive - significantly more applications than places
309 families put this school as their 1st choice (36% 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 75% 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
- Asian66.5%
- White British8.5%
- Mixed7.4%
- White (other)2.5%
- Black1.6%
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.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this 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 Girls
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
Vicarage Road, Birmingham
Birmingham, B14 7QJ
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