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King Edward VI High School for Girls, Birmingham: entry, assessments, dates and fees

King Edward VI High School for Girls, Edgbaston Park Road, Birmingham B15 2UB

Facts checked 19 October 2026By ExamKind Editorial TeamSchool website

Can we apply, and when?

For September 2027 entry

Your next steps for 11+ entry

  1. Next: Offers sent

King Edward VI High School for Girls sets its own tests and decides after them and the interviews. We have not found a published pass mark, so we do not show one.

How entry works

How entry works

Ways in, and how children are assessed

King Edward VI High School for Girls takes new pupils at 11+ and 16+. Each way in has its own tests and dates.

  • 11+ entry

    96 places

    How children are assessed: an English paper, a maths paper, a piece of creative writing, an interview and a reference from the current school.

Other ways in: 16+Places, tests and registration for each

  • 16+ entry

    How children are assessed: an interview, a reference from the current school and GCSE grade requirements.

Source: King Edward VI High School for Girls, Birmingham, checked

More about entry from our guide

11+ (Year 7)

KEHS gives about 96King Edward VI High School for Girls: PlacesChecked 10 Oct 2026 against King Edward VI High School for Girls, Birmingham.The source says: Each year, around 96 girls join us from a wide variety of schools and backgrounds.View the official source Year 7 places. Shortlisted girls are interviewed in November 2026King Edward VI High School for Girls: Interview date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against King Edward VI High School for Girls, Birmingham.The source says: Interviews by invitation only: November 2026View the official source; the date for accepting a place has not been published yet.

  • Places: about 96King Edward VI High School for Girls: PlacesChecked 10 Oct 2026 against King Edward VI High School for Girls, Birmingham.The source says: Each year, around 96 girls join us from a wide variety of schools and backgrounds.View the official source
  • What the school assesses: interviewKing Edward VI High School for Girls: InterviewChecked 10 Oct 2026 against King Edward VI High School for Girls, Birmingham.The source says: A number of interviews are conducted with candidates including those for Assisted Places and Scholarships.View the official source; creative or extended writing taskKing Edward VI High School for Girls: Own creative writingChecked 10 Oct 2026 against King Edward VI High School for Girls, Birmingham.The source says: Tasks have included comprehension questions, creative writing and an opportunity to respond personally to stimulus material.View the official source; school's own English assessmentKing Edward VI High School for Girls: Own englishChecked 10 Oct 2026 against King Edward VI High School for Girls, Birmingham.The source says: The entrance examination consists of one English paper and one Mathematics paper.View the official source; school's own maths assessmentKing Edward VI High School for Girls: Own mathsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against King Edward VI High School for Girls, Birmingham.The source says: The entrance examination consists of one English paper and one Mathematics paper.View the official source; reference or report from current schoolKing Edward VI High School for Girls: ReferenceChecked 10 Oct 2026 against King Edward VI High School for Girls, Birmingham.The source says: We will also request a headteacher’s report from your daughter’s current school.View the official source
  • The school’s current admissions information covers: entry in September 2027King Edward VI High School for Girls: Current cycleChecked 10 Oct 2026 against King Edward VI High School for Girls, Birmingham.The source says: For entry into Year 7 in September 2027 candidates should have been born between 1 September 2015 and 31 August 2016.View the official source

Entry in September 2027

StepDate
Registration opensMonday 30 March 2026King Edward VI High School for Girls: Registration opens (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against King Edward VI High School for Girls, Birmingham.The source says: 11+ application opens for 2027 entry: Monday 30 March 2026View the official source
Registration closesMonday 21 September 2026 (standard applications); Wednesday 9 September 2026 (applicants with SEND requesting exam arrangements)King Edward VI High School for Girls: Registration deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against King Edward VI High School for Girls, Birmingham.The source says: 11+ application deadline for 2027 entry: Monday 21 September 2026 at 12noonView the official source
AssessmentFriday 2 October 2026King Edward VI High School for Girls: Assessment date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against King Edward VI High School for Girls, Birmingham.The source says: The entrance exam for girls wishing to join the school in September 2027 will take place on Friday 2 October 2026.View the official source
InterviewsNovember 2026King Edward VI High School for Girls: Interview date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against King Edward VI High School for Girls, Birmingham.The source says: Interviews by invitation only: November 2026View the official source
OffersFriday 11 December 2026King Edward VI High School for Girls: Offer date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against King Edward VI High School for Girls, Birmingham.The source says: Results sent by letter to parents: Friday 11 December 2026View the official source
Accept an offer byKing Edward VI High School for Girls: Acceptance deadline (2027)Not yet published by King Edward VI High School for Girls, Birmingham; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: Acceptance deadline: March 2027 TBCView the official source
Scholarship assessmentNovember 2026 (music)King Edward VI High School for Girls: Scholarship assessment date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against King Edward VI High School for Girls, Birmingham.The source says: Music scholarship auditions: November 2026View the official source

Entry in September 2028

StepDate
Registration closesKing Edward VI High School for Girls: Registration deadline (2028)Not yet published by King Edward VI High School for Girls, Birmingham; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: Applications for girls wishing to join Year 7 in September 2027 will open on Monday 30 March 2026.View the official source
AssessmentKing Edward VI High School for Girls: Assessment date (2028)Not yet published by King Edward VI High School for Girls, Birmingham; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: Applications for girls wishing to join Year 7 in September 2027 will open on Monday 30 March 2026.View the official source
OffersKing Edward VI High School for Girls: Offer date (2028)Not yet published by King Edward VI High School for Girls, Birmingham; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: Applications for girls wishing to join Year 7 in September 2027 will open on Monday 30 March 2026.View the official source

16+ (sixth form, Year 12)

Applications for the sixth form open on Monday 12 October 2026King Edward VI High School for Girls: Registration opens (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against King Edward VI High School for Girls, Birmingham.The source says: Applications to join our Sixth Form in 2027 will open on Monday 12 October 2026 – the same day as our Sixth Form Open Evening takes place.View the official source, and the closing date has not yet been set.

  • What the school assesses: GCSE grade requirementsKing Edward VI High School for Girls: Gcse requirementsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against King Edward VI High School for Girls, Birmingham.The source says: We would usually expect a pupil to have gained a minimum of Grade 7 in GCSE Maths and Grade 7 in GCSE English Language or GCSE English Literature.View the official source; interviewKing Edward VI High School for Girls: InterviewChecked 10 Oct 2026 against King Edward VI High School for Girls, Birmingham.The source says: If we feel that an applicant has the potential to study successfully at KEHS, she is invited to an interview with a member of the Senior Leadership Team, and usually a Head of Department.View the official source; reference or report from current schoolKing Edward VI High School for Girls: ReferenceChecked 10 Oct 2026 against King Edward VI High School for Girls, Birmingham.The source says: On receipt of the application form we will request a headteacher’s report from your daughter’s current school.View the official source
  • The school’s current admissions information covers: entry in September 2027King Edward VI High School for Girls: Current cycleChecked 10 Oct 2026 against King Edward VI High School for Girls, Birmingham.The source says: The application window for 2027 entry will open on Monday 12 October 2026.View the official source

Entry in September 2027

StepDate
Registration opensMonday 12 October 2026King Edward VI High School for Girls: Registration opens (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against King Edward VI High School for Girls, Birmingham.The source says: Applications to join our Sixth Form in 2027 will open on Monday 12 October 2026 – the same day as our Sixth Form Open Evening takes place.View the official source

Entry in September 2028

StepDate
Registration closesKing Edward VI High School for Girls: Registration deadline (2028)Not yet published by King Edward VI High School for Girls, Birmingham; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: Applications to join Year 12 in September 2027 will open on Monday 12 October 2026.View the official source
AssessmentKing Edward VI High School for Girls: Assessment date (2028)Not yet published by King Edward VI High School for Girls, Birmingham; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: Applications to join Year 12 in September 2027 will open on Monday 12 October 2026.View the official source
OffersKing Edward VI High School for Girls: Offer date (2028)Not yet published by King Edward VI High School for Girls, Birmingham; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: Applications to join Year 12 in September 2027 will open on Monday 12 October 2026.View the official source

Key dates

11+ dates for September 2027 entry

King Edward VI High School for Girls, Birmingham

4 earlier steps, all doneShow

  1. Done: Registration opens for 11+ entry

  2. Done: Registration closes for 11+ entry: applicants with SEND requesting exam arrangements

  3. Done: Registration closes for 11+ entry: standard applications

  4. Done: Entrance tests

  1. Coming up: Interviews

    Expected

  2. Coming up: Scholarship assessments

    Expected

    Only if you are applying for a scholarship

  3. Next: Offers sent

  4. Not published yet: Accept or decline an offer by

    Not yet published, checked 10 Oct 2026

Dates for the other ways in16+

16+ entry, September 2027

  1. Done: Registration opens for 16+ entry

A year younger? 11+ dates for September 2028 entrySome are not published yet; we show what the school has said.

  1. Not published yet: Registration closes for 11+ entry

    Not yet published, checked 10 Oct 2026

  2. Not published yet: Entrance tests

    Not yet published, checked 10 Oct 2026

  3. Not published yet: Offers sent

    Not yet published, checked 10 Oct 2026

At a glance

King Edward VI High School for Girls in brief

Ways in
11+, 16+
The ages at which the school takes new pupils (4+, 11+ and so on).
Scholarships
3 kinds
Awards for a talent, such as academic work, music or sport.
Help with fees
Yes, up to 100%
Bursaries reduce fees for families on lower incomes, after a check of income and savings.

Fees

From £7,512 a term, including VAT
11+ entry, day
£7,512 a term, including VAT
16+ entry, day
£7,512 a term, including VAT

Fees for the 2026–27 school year, as the school publishes them. We never add or remove VAT.

fees are published both with and without VAT

Deposit when you accept a day place: £400.

Source: King Edward VI High School for Girls, Birmingham, checked

Joining atDay
11+£7,512 per term (including VAT)King Edward VI High School for Girls: DayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against King Edward VI High School for Girls, Birmingham.The source says: The fees for 2026/27 are £6,260 per term (£7,512 including VAT) and fees are reviewed annually by the Governors.View the official source
16+£7,512 per term (including VAT)King Edward VI High School for Girls: DayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against King Edward VI High School for Girls, Birmingham.The source says: The fees for 2026/27 are £6,260 per term (£7,512 including VAT) and fees are reviewed annually by the Governors.View the official source
  • Registration fee: £50 (excluding VAT) (11+ and 16+ entry); £150 (excluding VAT) (other entry points)King Edward VI High School for Girls: Registration feeChecked 10 Oct 2026 against King Edward VI High School for Girls, Birmingham.The source says: A non-refundable registration fee of £50+VAT will be payable at the time of applicationView the official source
  • Acceptance deposit (day): £400King Edward VI High School for Girls: Deposit dayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against King Edward VI High School for Girls, Birmingham.The source says: To accept a place, a non-refundable deposit is required of £400 from all full fee-paying parents.View the official source

Bursaries and scholarships

Bursaries up to 100% of fees
Bursaries (help with fees)
Available, up to 100% of the fees. They depend on a check of household income and savings. Income guide: £80,000 total family income.
Scholarships
For academic, music and sport, at 11+ and 16+ entry.

Source: King Edward VI High School for Girls, Birmingham, checked

  • Largest bursary: up to 100%King Edward VI High School for Girls: Max percentChecked 10 Oct 2026 against King Edward VI High School for Girls, Birmingham.The source says: An income of less than £28,000 could entitle a girl to a free place and it is then a sliding scale to the income threshold of £80,000.View the official source of fees, means-tested
  • Income guide: £80,000 (total family income, maximum)King Edward VI High School for Girls: Income thresholdChecked 10 Oct 2026 against King Edward VI High School for Girls, Birmingham.The source says: An income of less than £28,000 could entitle a girl to a free place and it is then a sliding scale to the income threshold of £80,000.View the official source
  • Scholarships offered: academicKing Edward VI High School for Girls: AcademicChecked 10 Oct 2026 against King Edward VI High School for Girls, Birmingham.The source says: Academic scholarships are awarded at the discretion of the Principal following the entrance examinations and you are not able to apply for one.View the official source, musicKing Edward VI High School for Girls: MusicChecked 10 Oct 2026 against King Edward VI High School for Girls, Birmingham.The source says: Girls who wish to apply for a Music Scholarship must be at least working towards Grade 6 on their chosen instrument.View the official source, sportKing Edward VI High School for Girls: SportChecked 10 Oct 2026 against King Edward VI High School for Girls, Birmingham.The source says: would welcome applications for Sixth Form Sports Scholarships from pupils who are already associated with a National Governing Body (NGB) or in the Academy of a professional sporting team.View the official source
  • Scholarship entry points: 11+King Edward VI High School for Girls: 11 plusChecked 10 Oct 2026 against King Edward VI High School for Girls, Birmingham.The source says: Assisted Place and scholarship funding is only available for girls joining the school at the start of Year 7 and Year 12.View the official source, 16+ (sixth form)King Edward VI High School for Girls: 16 plusChecked 10 Oct 2026 against King Edward VI High School for Girls, Birmingham.The source says: Assisted Place and scholarship funding is only available for girls joining the school at the start of Year 7 and Year 12.View the official source

Open days

Next: Whole-school Open Event, Mon 21 Jun 2027

  1. Done: Sixth Form Open Evening (passed)

    5.00 – 8.00pm, booking needed

  2. Coming up: Whole-school Open Event

    5.00pm – 7.30pm, booking needed

Source: King Edward VI High School for Girls, Birmingham, checked

What is distinctive about applying to KEHS

KEHS publishes the same assisted places scale as King Edward's School. Help is on a sliding scale up to an income ceiling of £80,000 (total family income, maximum)King Edward VI High School for Girls: Income thresholdChecked 10 Oct 2026 against King Edward VI High School for Girls, Birmingham.The source says: An income of less than £28,000 could entitle a girl to a free place and it is then a sliding scale to the income threshold of £80,000.View the official source, and families on the lowest incomes may have the whole fee covered.

The termly fee for 2026–27King Edward VI High School for Girls: Academic yearChecked 10 Oct 2026 against King Edward VI High School for Girls, Birmingham.The source says: The fees for 2026/27 are £6,260 per term (£7,512 including VAT) and fees are reviewed annually by the Governors.View the official source is £7,512 per term (including VAT)King Edward VI High School for Girls: DayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against King Edward VI High School for Girls, Birmingham.The source says: The fees for 2026/27 are £6,260 per term (£7,512 including VAT) and fees are reviewed annually by the Governors.View the official source for every year group; applying costs £50 (excluding VAT) (11+ and 16+ entry); £150 (excluding VAT) (other entry points)King Edward VI High School for Girls: Registration feeChecked 10 Oct 2026 against King Edward VI High School for Girls, Birmingham.The source says: A non-refundable registration fee of £50+VAT will be payable at the time of applicationView the official source, and the acceptance deposit is £400King Edward VI High School for Girls: Deposit dayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against King Edward VI High School for Girls, Birmingham.The source says: To accept a place, a non-refundable deposit is required of £400 from all full fee-paying parents.View the official source.

Official documents and sources

10 sources, each kept as an archived copy

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