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Birmingham grammar school

King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls

Vicarage Road, Birmingham, Birmingham B14 7QJ

Last checked 15 October 2026 · Source: DfE GIAS

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Who can apply
Girls
Entrance test
West Midlands Grammar Schools test
Papers by
GL Assessment
Ranking (GCSE)
#19

King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls 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

  1. 31 October 2027

    Secondary school application deadlineNext

    Apply through your local council, listing the grammar schools you want.

  2. 1 March 2028

    National Offer Day

    Councils tell families which secondary school place they have been offered.

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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.

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Prepare for King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls

Practice matched to the GL Assessment papers this school's test uses.

GL Assessment paper packs

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

Dates to be confirmed

Free sample paper

Every child gets a free sample paper in each subject with a free parent account, with a report and an estimated standardised score.

About King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls

King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls is a selective state grammar school with academy status in Birmingham. It belongs to the King Edward VI Foundation of schools and Multi Academy Trust. The school offers Post-16 provision, and says Maths, Biology and Chemistry are very popular at A Level. It describes pastoral care as a major strength.

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 →

Catchment area

Birmingham area with girls entry

Catchment rules can change each year. The school's admissions policy has the final word.

School results2024/25

RankRanked #19
Ranking (England)
Among English grammar schools, by GCSE Attainment 8
See all rankings
GCSE Attainment 8
80.4 out of 90
98% got grade 5+ in English and maths
A level points per entry
46.7(A- average)

Source: DfE school performance tables, 2024/25. Results reflect who a school admits as well as its teaching. See all grammar school rankings and how they work

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Common questions

Which 11+ test does King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls use?
Children applying for Year 7 at King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls 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 Camp Hill School for Girls for boys or girls?
King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls admits girls 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 Camp Hill School for Girls?
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 Camp Hill School for Girls 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 Camp Hill School for Girls 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 Camp Hill School for Girls?
King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls is at Vicarage Road, Birmingham, Birmingham B14 7QJ.