King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys
Birmingham, West Midlands · B14 7QJ
King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys is a selective state-funded grammar school founded in 1883, serving Birmingham and surrounding areas with a strong reputation for academic excellence. The school emphasises a caring, inclusive community built on values of support, resilience, empowerment, responsibility and improvement. With 1017 pupils across day provision only, it combines rigorous academics with a broad breadth of curricular and extracurricular opportunities.
- →Selective grammar school entry with nationally recognised academic success
- →Strong pastoral care system emphasising support, resilience and wellbeing
- →Comprehensive co-curricular provision and supercurricular opportunities
- →Well-established state-funded school with low fees relative to independent alternatives
Who thrives here
Academically able boys who thrive in a structured, selective environment and benefit from a caring pastoral framework. Pupils who want breadth alongside rigour—strong academics with genuine extracurricular choice.
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Contact & visit
Vicarage Road, Kings Heath
Birmingham, West Midlands
B14 7QJ
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Frequently asked questions
How much does King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys cost?
King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys is a state grammar school, so there are no tuition fees — places are free and allocated by the 11-plus exam and the school’s admissions criteria.
How do you get into King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys?
King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys admits pupils at 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by 11+ Selective Examination. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
What are King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys's exam results?
At King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys, 61.7% of A-levels were graded A*–B and 67.3% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys a boarding school?
King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys is a day school in Birmingham and does not offer boarding.
What is King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys's latest inspection rating?
Ofsted rated King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys “Outstanding” (2023).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Strong academic reputation and outcomes nationally recognised
✓Caring pastoral system that supports resilience and personal development
✓Inclusive community ethos despite selective entry; diverse celebration emphasised
✓Breadth of extracurricular and supercurricular enrichment
✓Well-organised school with clear communication to parents
Common concerns
!Selective entry at 11+ can create pressure on feeder primary schools and families
!Day-only provision limits flexibility for families with complex schedules
!Limited transparent data on SEND support given selective grammar model