Birmingham Grammar Schools
Complete 11 Plus Guide.
Complete list of all 8 selective grammar schools in Birmingham. School details, entrance test information, addresses, entry requirements, and 11 Plus preparation advice.
Everything You Need to Know About Birmingham Grammar Schools.
Birmingham has 8 selective state grammar schools — 6 operated by the historic King Edward VI Foundation and 2 in Sutton Coldfield. All 8 schools participate in the Grammar Schools in Birmingham consortium and use the same entrance test, administered by GL Assessment.
The test consists of two multiple-choice papers (approximately 50 minutes each) covering English, Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning, and Spatial Reasoning. Children sit the test once and can apply to multiple schools. At Eleven Ace, we provide personalised 1:1 online tuition and small-group batch classes tailored to the Birmingham 11 Plus format.
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The six King Edward VI Foundation grammar schools are part of one of the oldest educational charities in Birmingham. All use the shared Grammar Schools in Birmingham entrance test administered by GL Assessment. Registration opens via the Grammar Schools Portal each May.
A selective boys’ grammar school in the Aston area of Birmingham, part of the King Edward VI Foundation. Has a strong academic reputation and draws pupils from across the city. Offers a broad curriculum with excellent extracurricular provision.
A highly regarded selective boys’ grammar school in Kings Heath, consistently ranked among the top grammar schools nationally. At least 25% of admitted pupils are guaranteed to be Pupil Premium eligible, promoting social inclusion alongside academic excellence.
One of the highest-performing grammar schools in Birmingham and nationally, located on the same road as its brother school. A selective girls’ grammar with an outstanding academic record and approximately 150 Year 7 places each year.
The only co-educational grammar school in the King Edward VI Foundation group, located in south-west Birmingham. Extremely competitive with approximately 1,800 applicants for its 180 places each year, making it one of the most oversubscribed grammar schools in the city.
A selective boys’ grammar school in the Handsworth area with a total capacity of around 1,000 pupils. Serves a diverse community in north-west Birmingham and is part of the King Edward VI Foundation.
A selective girls’ grammar school in Handsworth, admitting 192 students into Year 7 annually. Heavily oversubscribed with admission based solely on the results of the Birmingham consortium entrance test.
The two Sutton Coldfield grammar schools are not part of the King Edward VI Foundation but participate in the same Grammar Schools in Birmingham entrance test consortium. Both are located in the north of Birmingham.
Founded in 1527 by Bishop John Vesey, one of the oldest schools in Birmingham. A selective boys’ grammar school with a co-educational sixth form and over 1,400 pupils in total. Consistently ranked among the top grammar schools nationally.
A selective girls’ grammar school in Sutton Coldfield with over 1,200 pupils, set on a 6-acre site. Has an excellent academic track record and is consistently ranked among the top grammar schools in the West Midlands.
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All 8 Birmingham grammar schools use the same GL Assessment entrance test covering English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning, and Spatial Reasoning. Eleven Ace provides personalised 1:1 online tuition and small-group batch classes specifically tailored to the Birmingham 11 Plus format.
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