West Midlands grammar school
King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys
Grove Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands B21 9ET
Last checked 19 October 2026 · Source: DfE GIAS
- Who can apply
- Boys
- Entrance test
- West Midlands Grammar Schools test
- Papers by
- GL Assessment
King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys at a glance
- Entrance test
- West Midlands Grammar Schools test
- Papers by GL Assessment
For September 2028 entry · children now in Year 5
- Registration opens
- Not confirmed yet
- Usually opens in the spring/summer before the test. We'll show the date once the organiser publishes it.
- Registration closes
- Not confirmed yet
- Test day
- Not confirmed yet
- Results
- Not confirmed yet
- National Offer Day
- 1 March 2028
September 2027 entry · children now in Year 6
- Results
- 16 October 2026(passed)
- Apply to your council by
- 31 October 2026
- National Offer Day
- 1 March 2027
- Qualifying score
- 205 in total across several papers
Dates and scores are shown only once we've checked them against the official admissions information. Always confirm with the test organiser before you rely on them.
Key dates
For September 2028 entry · children now in Year 5
- Not confirmed yet
Registration opens
Usually opens in the spring/summer before the test. We'll show the date once the organiser publishes it.
- Not confirmed yet
Registration closes
- Not confirmed yet
Test day
- Not confirmed yet
Results
National dates for England
- 31 October 2027
Secondary school application deadlineNext
Apply through your local council, listing the grammar schools you want.
- 1 March 2028
National Offer Day
Councils tell families which secondary school place they have been offered.
Add these dates to your calendar
The West Midlands Grammar Schools test dates for this year haven't been confirmed on our site yet — see the official West Midlands Grammar Schools partnership (King Edward VI Foundation for Birmingham) page(opens in a new tab).
September 2027 entry · children now in Year 6
- Test day
- 12 September 2026(passed)
- Results
- 16 October 2026(passed)
- Apply to your council by
- 31 October 2026
- National Offer Day
- 1 March 2027
Qualifying score: 205 (total of standardised scores) · Birmingham grammar schools: qualifying score 205; King Edward VI schools also have a Priority Score of 224. QMGS (Walsall) lists a provisional minimum qualifying score of about 180 for 2027 entry, subject to Governors' confirmation in November 2026.
Prepare for King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys
Practice matched to the GL Assessment papers this school's test uses.
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Timed practice papers with marking and a report on what to work on next.
Next mock exam
GL mock day — Autumn 2026 (Year 5)
Year 5 GL mock season 2026–27
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Free sample paper
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About King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys
King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School is a selective grammar school for boys aged 11–16, with a co-educational Sixth Form. It describes itself as Birmingham's oldest surviving selective school, founded over 160 years ago. The school says its ethos is shaped by its CARES values: Community, Aspiration, Respect, Endeavour and Service. It is part of the King Edward VI Foundation.
The entrance test
Children applying for Year 7 sit the West Midlands Grammar Schools test, run by West Midlands Grammar Schools partnership (King Edward VI Foundation for Birmingham).
Papers by: GL Assessment.
Checked against the official admissions information. What the exam boards mean
Our guide to the West Midlands Grammar Schools test: format, dates and other schools that use it →
Other schools that use the West Midlands Grammar Schools test
- King Edward VI Handsworth SchoolBirmingham · Girls
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- King Edward VI Camp Hill School for GirlsBirmingham · Girls
- King Edward VI Five Ways SchoolBirmingham · Co-ed
- King Edward VI Aston SchoolAston · Boys
- Queen Mary's Grammar SchoolWalsall · Boys
- Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for GirlsSutton Coldfield · Girls
- Queen Mary's High SchoolWalsall · Girls
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Common questions
- Which 11+ test does King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys use?
- Children applying for Year 7 at King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys sit the West Midlands Grammar Schools test, run by West Midlands Grammar Schools partnership (King Edward VI Foundation for Birmingham).
- What format is the West Midlands Grammar Schools test?
- The West Midlands Grammar Schools test papers are written by GL Assessment. The subjects, timings and question types are set for each test, so check the official familiarisation material for the exact format.
- Is King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys for boys or girls?
- King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys admits boys into Year 7.
- When is the West Midlands Grammar Schools test for 2027 entry?
- The West Midlands Grammar Schools test for September 2027 entry is on 12 September 2026. Registration closes on 26 June 2026.
- What is the pass mark for King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys?
- West Midlands Grammar Schools test: the qualifying score for 2027 entry is a total of 205 across several papers, so it can't be set against one estimated score. Birmingham grammar schools: qualifying score 205; King Edward VI schools also have a Priority Score of 224. QMGS (Walsall) lists a provisional minimum qualifying score of about 180 for 2027 entry, subject to Governors' confirmation in November 2026. A score at this level doesn't guarantee a place: King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys offers places under its own admissions policy.
- When are the West Midlands Grammar Schools test results for 2027 entry?
- Results for September 2027 entry are sent to families on 16 October 2026.
- How can my child prepare for the King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys 11+?
- The West Midlands Grammar Schools test papers are written by GL Assessment, so practise with papers in that style under timed conditions. On Academy11+ you'll find GL Assessment mock exams and a free sample paper, with a report on what to work on next.
- Where is King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys?
- King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys is at Grove Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands B21 9ET.
Location
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Grove Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands B21 9ET