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King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for BoysPershore High School
| Measure | King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys Birmingham, West Midlands | Pershore High School Pershore, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 91 Top 10% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #14 of 493 | #205 of 493 |
| National rank | #240 of 4,090 | #2134 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,054 | 1,055 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,054 | 1,055 |
| Free school meals | 18.7% | 20.7% |
| Capacity filled | 105.4% | 71.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 72.0 | 43.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 96.6% | 35.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 98.7% | 56% |
| EBacc average points | 6.59 | 3.81 |
| A level points per entry | 40.5 | 32.6 |
| town | Birmingham | Pershore |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.handsworth.bham.sch.uk/ | www.pershore.worcs.sch.uk |
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Success Index (England) is our 0–100 score (see the methodology). Pupils on roll: Number of pupils in the latest school census. Free school meals: Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals. Capacity filled: Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity. KS2 expected standard (RWM): Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.