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Introduction
Founded in 1883, King Edward VI High School for Girls is in Edgbaston, within easy reach of Birmingham city centre. The school has approximately 570 students aged 11 to 18. It is governed by the trustees of ‘The Schools of King Edward VI in Birmingham’ charity, which is also responsible for seven other local schools.
King Edward VI High School for Girls offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities alongside its academic curriculum, with excellent facilities for sport, music, drama and art. In recent years, the school was featured in an article on ‘Ten of the best value private schools in the UK’, published by The Telegraph.
King Edward VI High School for Girls 11 Plus (11+) Exam Information 2026
Address: Edgbaston Park Road, Birmingham B15 2UB
County: West Midlands
Admissions info: admissions@kehsmail.co.uk, 0121 415 2195
School type: Girls’ independent
Number of students: 570 (approx.)
Number of places in Year 7: 96 (approx.)
Open Day date: June, September
Exam Date: 4th October 2026
Exam type / Board: Set by school
Pass mark: Aim for 85%+ in our practice tests. See below for more details.
King Edward VI High School for Girls 11 Plus (11+) Open Events
Before applying for a place at King Edward VI High School for Girls, parents and children are advised to attend the school’s Open Day, which takes place in June and September. If unable to attend the event, parents can contact the registrar by email to arrange a school tour and discuss any questions they may have about the admissions process. The school’s exact location can be viewed on the map below:
King Edward VI High School for Girls 11 Plus (11+) Admissions
Parents must register their child for the King Edward VI High School for Girls entrance exam. Registration opens at Easter and closes in September. The registration form is placed on the school’s website when registration opens.
There are approximately 96 places available each year in the Thirds (Year 7) at King Edward VI High School for Girls. Places are allocated based on the school’s own entrance exam, which takes place at the beginning of October in the year before entry.
The school does not interview all candidates; those called for interview are mainly those being considered for a scholarship. Results of applications are normally posted to parents before Christmas.
King Edward VI High School for Girls 11 Plus (11+) Scholarships and Bursaries
A music scholarship is available to Year 7 students. Pupils who score highly in the 11 Plus exam, and who are a Grade 6 or above in their instrument, will be invited to audition. The application for the Music Scholarship should be submitted with the registration form.
Funding for a number of Governors’ Assisted Places (GAPs) is provided by a grant from the governors. Assisted places are awarded on academic merit based on performance in the entrance exam. They are means-tested, based on family income and assets.
Demand is high, so not all candidates who perform well in the exam and apply for an assisted place will be funded. Parents must indicate interest in an assisted place on the registration form.
King Edward VI High School for Girls 11 Plus (11+) Exam Format
The 11+ exam at King Edward VI High School consists of the following papers:
- English
- Mathematics
The English paper tests reading and writing skills. Previous tests have focused on poems, images and prose. Tasks have included comprehension questions, as well as opportunities for creative writing and personal responses to the stimulus materials.
The Mathematics paper consists of a variety of different question formats designed to test ability in arithmetic and problem solving. No calculators are allowed.
Please see below for further details and recommendations on how to prepare for the King Edward VI High School for Girls 11+ examination.
King Edward VI High School for Girls 11 Plus (11+) Exam Pass Marks and Target Scores
Pupils who are able to score 85%+ consistently in our 11+ practice tests should be on track to pass the King Edward VI High School for Girls 11+ test.
Whilst there are no guarantees, this has historically been a fairly strong indicator that your child should do well in the KEHS 11+ exam.
Don’t worry if your child is not scoring well in our practice papers from the outset. With targeted practice and focus, it’s possible to make big improvements in a short amount of time!
King Edward VI High School for Girls 11 Plus (11+) Practice Exam Papers
NOTE: The following English and Mathematics practice tests are in standard format, which means that students need to write in their own answers rather than choose from a list of multiple-choice options. This matches the 11+ Exam format used by the school.
Practice Papers
Practice Papers
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Our practice tests aim to show what sort of questions have been included in King Edward VI High School for Girls 11+ past papers. The information provided about King Edward VI High School for Girls is believed to be correct at the time of publishing. However, please be aware of future changes. We advise you to contact the school directly if you are unsure of anything. School contact details are provided within the article.
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Author(s)
Louise Lang
Director of Learning
