Edgbaston High School for Girls vs King Edward's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edgbaston High School for Girls
Birmingham · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
797 students
King Edward's School
Birmingham · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
815 students
| Measure | Edgbaston High School for Girls Birmingham, West Midlands | King Edward's School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 5 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #305 of 493 | #485 of 493 |
| National rank | #2763 of 4,090 | #4042 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–19 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 797 | 815 |
| Pupils on roll | 797 | 815 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 85.8% | 87.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.7 | 19.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 1.1% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 1.1% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 2.92 | 1.20 |
| A level points per entry | 42.0 | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.edgbastonhigh.co.uk/ | kes.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Edgbaston High School for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.6 vs 5.0).
- •King Edward's School is the larger school with 815 students compared with 797.
- •Edgbaston High School for Girls is girls and King Edward's School is boys.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Edgbaston High School for Girls better than King Edward's School?
On the Success Index (England), Edgbaston High School for Girls ranks higher (33.6 vs 5.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Edgbaston High School for Girls and King Edward's School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Edgbaston High School for Girls: 797. King Edward's School: 815. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Edgbaston High School for Girls and King Edward's School rank in West Midlands?
Edgbaston High School for Girls is 305th of 493 and King Edward's School is 485th of 493 among all-through schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).