11 Plus Tuition for King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys

King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys was founded in 1862 and is one of the schools of the King Edward VI Foundation, whose roots go back to 1552. It is a selective boys’ grammar school in Handsworth, north-west Birmingham.

King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys has a Published Admission Number of around 150 places for Year 7 each year, within a total capacity of around 1,000 pupils. The school is oversubscribed, so thorough preparation is important.

King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys uses the West Midlands Grammar Schools Entrance Test, provided by GL Assessment. It consists of two papers of around 60 minutes, divided into timed sections covering English Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Maths and Non-Verbal & Spatial Reasoning, all multiple-choice, sat on Saturday 12th September 2026.

Places are allocated primarily on test score, with at least 25% guaranteed for children eligible for Pupil Premium who reach the qualifying score. The King Edward VI Foundation schools now also operate catchment areas, so families should check the current admissions policy according to where they live.

The entrance test is held on Saturday 12th September 2026. Registration is completed online through the West Midlands Grammar Schools website; for 2027 entry it opened on 5th May 2026 and closes at 4 pm on Friday 26th June 2026, with no late registrations permitted.

Yes. King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys offers a broad enrichment programme including sport, music, drama and a range of clubs and societies, often run jointly with the other King Edward VI schools in the area.

Yes, all our tuition is available both in-person at our Edgbaston, Birmingham centre and online via live video sessions. Online tuition gives families across Birmingham and the wider West Midlands access to our expert tutors without the need to travel. The quality and personalisation of sessions is identical in both formats.