Head: Karen Stevens
A competitive girls' grammar school in Birmingham with an Outstanding Ofsted rating.
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Year 7 Places
0.0:1
Applicants/Place
0
Pupils
Qualifying Score
205
Cutoff Score
114
Distance Cutoff
7.5 mi
Applications
852
Offers Made
150
Catchment, then Score
Catchment area students get priority. Within catchment, places by test score.
The catchment area consists of home addresses that are within specific electoral wards in Birmingham: Acocks Green, Balsall Heath West, Billesley, Bordesley & Highgate, Bordesley Green, Bournbrook & Selly Park, Brandwood & Kings Heath, Druids Heath & Monyhull, Hall Green North, Hall Green South, Highters Heath, Moseley, Small Heath, South Yardley, Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East, Sparkhill, Stirchley, Tyseley & Hay Mills.
Local Authorities
Sibling Priority
Pupil Premium
Process
Parents have a statutory right of appeal if they are not satisfied with the place offered. Appeals must be lodged by a date in March or April. Appeal hearings are normally held in May and June.
Waiting List
If a vacancy arises during the first term of Year 7, the waiting list in existence from 1st March of that year will be used. For mid-year admissions from January after the pupil starts Year 7, candidates on the waiting list will be invited to take a test and the place will be awarded to the highest scoring candidate above a minimum standard.
1. Register
1 May 2026
2. Take Test
KEF Birmingham
3. Results
19 Oct 2026
4. Offer Day
1 Mar 2027
A shared 11+ entrance exam used by 8 grammar schools, administered by GL Assessment, testing English, Mathematics. King Edward VI Foundation test. Transitioned from CEM to GL Assessment.
Qualifying Score
205
Open Evening
An opportunity to explore facilities and classrooms; meet friendly staff and students; learn about the ethos and culture of the school.
1 Jan 2026
Registration Opens
Registration opens for the 11+ exam
1 May 2026
Registration Deadline
Final day to register for the 11+ exam
15 Jul 2026
Exam Date
11+ entrance exam
19 Sep 2026
9:00am
Results Released
11+ results released to parents
19 Oct 2026
CAF Deadline
Common Application Form deadline (all LAs)
31 Oct 2026
National Offer Day
National Offer Day — places confirmed
1 Mar 2027
80.2
Attainment 8
Average achievement across 8 qualifications
98%
English + Maths 5+
Grade 5 or above in both
100%
English + Maths 4+
Grade 4 or above in both
88%
EBacc Entry
Entered the English Baccalaureate suite
7.81
EBacc APS
Average points across EBacc subjects
A-
Avg A-Level Grade
Average grade achieved across all A-Level entries
Bar shows this school. Ticks mark the England state-funded average (grey) and the typical grammar-school average (indigo).
Grammar median computed from up to 163 grammars.
| Metric | Disadvantaged | Non-Disadvantaged | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 76.8 | 81.6 | +4.8 |
| E+M grade 5+ | 95% | 99% | +4pp |
| EBacc entry | 86% | 89% | +3pp |
Disadvantaged = pupils eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years, looked-after, or adopted from care. A small or zero gap is the goal — it means the school helps every pupil reach the same outcomes.
98%
continued to sixth form
% of pupils who stayed on after GCSEs
High retention is a positive sign — pupils choose to stay and the sixth form supports them through. Low retention can indicate weaker post-16 provision or curriculum mismatch.
Eng+Maths 9-5
EBacc entry
45.3avg points / entry
Average grade: A-
DfE doesn't publish the % at each grade band at school level — this is the school-wide average instead.
76%
Continued in education
HE + FE + other
73%
Higher Education
+5pp vs grammar avg
52%
Russell Group
Cohort destination breakdown
Destinations trend
Strongest at
Mathematics
149 entries
100%
+5.9pp vs school
Biology
148 entries
100%
+5.9pp vs school
Chemistry
148 entries
100%
+5.9pp vs school
Watch list
Other Modern Languages
6 entries
0%
-94.1pp vs school
Strongest at
Chemistry
107 entries
100%
+0.0pp vs school
Biology
99 entries
100%
+0.0pp vs school
Maths
82 entries
100%
+0.0pp vs school
No subject clearly underperforms vs the school average.
Entry Requirements
Six GCSEs at grade 6 or above, including English Language and Mathematics. Grade 7 or above in each subject to be studied at A Level. Grade 8 or above strongly recommended for Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics. Grade 9 required for Further Mathematics.
Subjects Offered
Largest group: Asian (66.5%)
England avg ≈ 24%
≈ 1 pts above the England average — proportion of pupils whose family qualifies for free school meals (a measure of catchment affluence).
England avg ≈ 18%
≈ 4 pts above the England average — proportion of pupils whose first language is not English.
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Sixth Form
Outstanding
Per-pupil funding
2025/26≈ £3 (0%) above the English average
Most English state secondaries spend 75–80% of their budget on staff. Higher figures usually mean smaller class sizes; lower figures mean more spent on premises, supplies, or capital projects.
£4,328
Teaching Staff / pupil
£747
Educational Supplies / pupil
£251
Premises / pupil
Revenue reserve / pupil
£2,110
The school holds a surplus per pupil — money set aside that can absorb unexpected costs or fund future projects without affecting day-to-day teaching.
Total grant: £5,459,947 · 748 pupils funded
How the 2025/26 allocation broke down. Each stream is a signal about the school's intake — bigger deprivation / EAL / SEN top-ups indicate a school serving a more challenging cohort.
Basic entitlement
£4,259,316
Core per-pupil funding before any top-ups.
Pupil Premium
£246,175
Targeted funding for 229 disadvantaged pupils.
Deprivation top-up
£670,236
Aggregates FSM, FSM6 and IDACI deprivation bands.
EAL top-up
£14,083
English-as-additional-language premium — paid for pupils whose first language isn't English.
Prior attainment top-up
£3,285
Funding for pupils arriving below age-related expectations.
Notional SEN
£457,536
Earmarked SEN budget inside the schools block.
Lump sum
£141,970
Fixed per-school grant — size-independent.
Schools budget support grant
£54,855
Government pay-and-pension support grant.
National Insurance grant
£70,026
Compensation for the increase in employer NI contributions.
1,113 / 896(124%)
Subjects Offered
Entry Requirements
Six GCSEs at grade 6 or above, including English Language and Mathematics. Grade 7 or above in each subject to be studied at A Level. Grade 8 or above strongly recommended for Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics. Grade 9 required for Further Mathematics.
1:18.4
Staff:Pupil Ratio
97.22%
Qualified Teachers
3.84%
Absence Rate
4.47%
Persistent Absence
School occupies an extensive landscaped site shared with Camp Hill Boys. Recent developments include new Art Studios, Graphics Studio, library and study space, Wellbeing Hub, extended Sixth Form facilities, Music Centre completed in 2020, and significantly extended dining facilities in 2022.
Sports
Large Sports Hall shared with Camp Hill Boys including classrooms, fitness room and dance studio. Indoor swimming pool.
STEM
STEM block with specialist Science Labs. 3D printers and laser cutter available for discrete STEM lessons in Years 7 and 8.
Arts
Two beautiful new Art Studios overlooking the grounds, re-designed Graphics Studio, Music Centre completed in 2020.
Library
Library supervised by Ms Morris. Open from 8.15am every day, recess and lunchtime, closes at 4.10pm daily. eBooks and audiobooks available via ePlatform by Wheelers. School eLibrary Wellbeing and Inclusion Collection available.
Capital Projects
Recent projects include new Art Studios, re-designed Graphics Studio, brand new library and study space, Wellbeing Hub, extended dining facilities (2022), Music Centre (2020), STEM block and Science Labs.
Over 240 students receive instrumental music tuition. Wide range of clubs from Ancient Greek to Cross-Stitch and Creative Writing. Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme is enormously popular. Many sports teams including rounders, tennis, athletics, hockey, netball, football, trampolining, cross-country, cricket, badminton and swimming.
Sports
Music & Performing Arts
Currently over 240 students receive instrumental music tuition from team of visiting teachers. Wide range of instruments catered for. Ensembles, orchestras and choirs including those jointly organised with Camp Hill Boys. Many students progress to Birmingham's youth orchestras and bands with opportunities to perform in city's landmark venues.
Clubs & Societies
Duke of Edinburgh
true
Trips & Exchanges
Excursions and enrichment activities arranged in all subject areas, including visits abroad. Trips within Europe to countries such as Holland, Italy, Germany, France and Spain. Annual Enrichment Week with designated programme of activities. Year 7 residential at Condover near Shrewsbury.
Community Service
Students encouraged to contribute to wider community. Thousands of pounds collected each year for different causes. Senior Citizens' Party organised by Year 10. Sixth Formers help in infant school classes, special schools, charity shops or retirement homes.
Uniform
Students in Years 7 to 11 wear a uniform of navy blue and light blue. Well-stocked pre-loved uniform shop available. Sixth Form dress code consists of a grey suit. Uniform grant up to £150 per year (£300 in Year 7) available for pupil premium eligible students.
School Meals
Healthy food fuels healthy students. Range of snacks, sandwiches and wraps available from the Studio. Main Dining Room offers hot and cold snacks at recess and hot meals at lunchtime. School endeavours to have a nut-free kitchen. Catering provided by Alliance in Partnership.
Homework Policy
Homework is set regularly across all subjects with expectations increasing by year group. Students are expected to complete approximately 1-2 hours per night in Years 7-9, increasing to 2-3 hours in Years 10-11.
Behaviour Policy
Behaviour which enhances the life of the school community is encouraged and praised. Students are expected to show consideration and respect for others at all times. The Code of Conduct ensures the safety of students and the smooth running of the school.
Mobile Phone Policy
Mobile phones must be switched off during school hours and kept in bags. Emergency contact should be made through the school office.
SEND Provision
Camp Hill is an inclusive school. All children, including those with special educational needs and disabilities, must have their needs addressed and should have the greatest possible access to a broad and balanced education.
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