King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls
Turves Green, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 4BPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls is a secondary school in Birmingham for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 501 schools in Birmingham. It ranks 35th of 87 secondary schools in Birmingham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 30 April 2013, report published 22 May 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 12 November 2024
Pupils respond very well to the school's high expectations of them. This is evident in the improvement in many pupils' attendance and their strong behaviour. They enjoy being rewarded for their positive conduct. Pupils get along well. Positive relationships make this school a productive and inclusive place of learning. The school has high ambitions for every pupil, including disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). In the past, the school did not always act effectively enough to support pupils' achievements. As a result, outcomes for pupils, especially disadvantaged pupils, have declined. New leaders and the trust have introduced many strategies to stem this decline. While these are effective, they have not been in place long enough to show a sustained, positive impact on pupils' achievements. Pupils experience excellent provision to enhance their personal and character development. They benefit from activities including leadership roles, trips, visits and a plethora of after-school clubs that they keenly attend. They learn important lessons on possible career paths, healthy relationships, strong mental health and personal safety. Pupils hugely value the many opportunities that they otherwise may not have. Therefore, pupils are very well prepared for later life.
What the school should improve
- Some staff do not consistently deliver the curriculum as leaders intend. As a result, the curriculum is not yet sustainably improving pupils' achievements, especially for disadvantaged pupils. The school should ensure that staff receive the support they need to deliver the curriculum equally well so that all pupils make strong progress.
- Some staff do not use formative assessment well enough to check on what pupils can do and have learned. They do not always spot the gaps in learning pupils have. Consequently, staff then do not routinely adapt their teaching to fill these gaps. This slows the learning of these pupils. The school should ensure that all staff have the expertise to support pupils' learning effectively.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
141 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
740 pupils on roll, with places for 750
Schools near King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turves Green Boys' School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 37.3 |
| New Ways School | 1 mile | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | Not published |
| St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 49.9 |
| Colmers School and Sixth Form College | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard | Attainment 8: 41.7 |
| King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 47.6 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- KING EDWARD VI ACADEMY TRUST BIRMINGHAM
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Girls
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Milena Collins
- Phone
- 01214648346
- Address
- Turves Green, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 4BP
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- URN
- 148684
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.