King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 18
Ofsted: Outstanding

Vicarage Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham, B14 7QJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys is a secondary school in Birmingham for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 501 schools in Birmingham. It ranks 2nd of 87 secondary schools in Birmingham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in November 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 22 November 2023, report published 18 January 2024

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Sixth form provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 22 November 2023

A desire to learn pervades daily life for pupils at Camp Hill Boys. Pupils and staff contribute to a culture of the highest expectations; everyone wants to be the best they can be. Pupils make the most of their learning, in and beyond lessons. They are highly engaged, asking questions to deepen their own understanding. Their motivation extends to the way they study independently, often exploring personal areas of academic interest through the 'super-curricular' offer. Many pupils thrive in this culture of scholarship. This is why they make such excellent progress. The school's ethos is inclusive and respectful. Pupils know they are valued for who they are and who they want to become. They manage themselves impressively well; social times are lively and pleasant, because pupils get on well and choose to contribute to the positive culture. Pupils value the many enrichment opportunities on offer, and lead some of them themselves. In addition to the extensive sports offer, many pupils partake of the many musical options available. They enjoy contributing to the school's assembly programme. Year 7 pupils appreciate the summer school that helps them to settle in quickly when they start. Sixth form students are keen to support younger pupils as subject mentors.

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

148 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score75.7

75.7, 29.6 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths96.6%

96.6%, 51.2 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths99.3%

99.3%, 34.5 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc82.4%

82.4%, 41.9 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score7.19

7.19, 3.1 above the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

167 students

Average point score per A level entry47.01

47.01, 12.01 above the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade A-, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,059 pupils on roll, with places for 950

Eligible for free school meals25.1%

25.1%, 1.4 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language19.6%

19.6%, 2 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support6%

6%, 8.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan0.5%

0.5%, 5.5 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls0.1 milesOfsted: OutstandingAttainment 8: 80.4
Bishop Challoner Catholic College0.5 milesReport card: Expected standard to strong standardAttainment 8: 48.4
Wheelers Lane Technology College0.6 milesOfsted judgements: OutstandingAttainment 8: 48.4
Queensbridge School0.8 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 48.5
Selly Park Girls' School0.8 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 52.4

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
KING EDWARD VI ACADEMY TRUST BIRMINGHAM
Age range
11 to 18
Gender
Boys
Admissions
Selective
Sixth form
Yes
Headteacher
Mr Russell Bowen
Address
Vicarage Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham, B14 7QJ
Local authority
Birmingham
URN
137045

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.