King Edward VI Aston School
Secondary · Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Birmingham
King Edward VI Aston School is a secondary school in Birmingham for ages 11–18 (academy converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding, from the inspection on 10 May 2022. Birmingham has published a last distance offered for this school for Year 7 2021 to 2026 entry.
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Key facts
- Address
- Frederick Road, Aston, Birmingham, B6 6DJ
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Admissions policy
- Selective
- Council
- Birmingham
- Pupils on roll
- 1,023 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 27.2% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 18
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Outstanding Inspected 10 May 2022
Strengths
- “Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those who are disadvantaged, thoroughly enjoy learning at this school.”
- “Students in the sixth form appreciate how staff go 'the extra mile' to support them.”
- “Pupils benefit from a curriculum that is delivered consistently well across subjects and year groups.”
To improve
- “Leaders should continue to improve the implementation of the curriculum so that it has a transformational impact on the learning and achievement of all pupils and students, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who are disadvantaged.”
Safeguarding: met
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 25 September 2026 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 97% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 71.2 | 46 |
| A level average grade (2024/25) | B | B- |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Year 7 entry: 143 first-preference applications, 146 offers in total, 70 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
Last distance offered and catchment
A one-off £9.99 pass, no subscription, unlocks for 3 months:
- Last distance offered for Year 7 2021 to 2026, as Birmingham published it, drawn on the map
- Earlier years of applications and offers
- Earlier years of exam results
- Where pupils go after they leave
- Crime, sold prices, broadband and transport around the school
A last distance offered describes one past year and is not a catchment or a promise of a place. Check with the council before you apply.
Nearby secondary schools
Straight-line distance, in Birmingham.
- Aston Manor Academy 0.6 mi Standards maintained Last distance published
- Holte School 0.7 mi Good Last distance published
- Broadway Academy 0.8 mi Good Last distance published
- Aston University Engineering Academy 1.0 mi No Ofsted grade
- Nishkam High School 1.1 mi Not judged Last distance published
- E-ACT Heartlands Academy 1.1 mi Not judged Last distance published
- Eden Boys' School, Birmingham 1.1 mi Standards maintained Last distance published
- Prince Albert High School 1.3 mi Good Last distance published