Birmingham Grammar School Directory
Birmingham Grammar SchoolsComplete 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.
8
Grammar Schools
6
KE VI Foundation
11+
Entry Age
GL
Assessment
Birmingham 11 Plus
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.
Exam Board
GL Assessment
- 8 Grammar Schools
- 6 KE VI Foundation
- 11+ Entry Age
2027 entry · verified August 2026
The West Midlands entrance test — dates, papers and weighting
Birmingham's eight grammar schools all select through one test, run by the King Edward VI Foundation and shared with 11 more schools across the West Midlands — 19 in total from a single registration. The weighting below is the detail most preparation misses: English and verbal reasoning are worth half the marks on their own.
Registration closes
26 Jun 2026
4pm on Friday 26 June. Late registrations are not accepted.
Test date
12 Sept 2026
Saturday, in a morning or afternoon session — you are told which by the end of July.
Schools covered
19
Eight in Birmingham, 11 more across the West Midlands, from one registration.
Two papers
~60 min each
Individually timed sections, multiple choice, answers on a separate sheet. A comfort break separates the papers.
Weighting
50 / 25 / 25
English and verbal reasoning 50%, non-verbal reasoning 25%, maths 25%.
Age standardisation
Applied
Section scores are standardised for age, so younger children in the cohort are not disadvantaged.
School Directory
All Birmingham Grammar Schools
King Edward VI Foundation Schools
6 SchoolsKing Edward VI Aston School
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.
- Address
- Frederick Road, Aston, Birmingham, B6 6DJ
- Exam Board
- GL Assessment (Birmingham Consortium)
- Places
- ~140 Year 7 places
King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys
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.
- Address
- Vicarage Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham, B14 7QJ
- Exam Board
- GL Assessment (Birmingham Consortium)
- Places
- ~150 Year 7 places
King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls
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.
- Address
- Vicarage Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham, B14 7QJ
- Exam Board
- GL Assessment (Birmingham Consortium)
- Places
- ~150 Year 7 places
King Edward VI Five Ways School
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.
- Address
- Scotland Lane, Bartley Green, Birmingham, B32 4BT
- Exam Board
- GL Assessment (Birmingham Consortium)
- Places
- ~180 Year 7 places
King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys
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.
- Address
- Grove Lane, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 9ET
- Exam Board
- GL Assessment (Birmingham Consortium)
- Places
- ~150 Year 7 places
King Edward VI Handsworth School for Girls
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.
- Address
- Rose Hill Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 9AR
- Exam Board
- GL Assessment (Birmingham Consortium)
- Places
- ~192 Year 7 places
Sutton Coldfield Grammar Schools
2 SchoolsBishop Vesey’s Grammar School
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.
- Address
- Lichfield Road, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, B74 2NH
- Exam Board
- GL Assessment (Birmingham Consortium)
- Places
- ~192 Year 7 places
Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls
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.
- Address
- Jockey Road, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, B73 5PT
- Exam Board
- GL Assessment (Birmingham Consortium)
- Places
- ~180 Year 7 places
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Birmingham has 8 selective state grammar schools — 6 operated by the King Edward VI Foundation (Aston, Camp Hill Boys, Camp Hill Girls, Five Ways, Handsworth Boys, Handsworth Girls) and 2 in Sutton Coldfield (Bishop Vesey’s and Sutton Coldfield Girls). Together they offer approximately 1,334 Year 7 grammar school places.
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