King Edward VI Aston School
Academy converter · Boys · Grammar school · Sixth form
Birmingham, B6 6DJ
Ofsted
Outstanding
Our ranking
Top 4% in England
8 of 84 in Birmingham
Pupils
1,023
First preferences per place
0.98
2026/27
Absence
6.5%
2024/25
A level average
B
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 71.0 | 69.3 | 71.2 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 96% | 96% | 97% | |
| Average English grade | 7.1 | 7.0 | 7.2 | |
| Average maths grade | 7.3 | 7.1 | 7.2 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 94% | 96% | 98% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.35 | 0.14 | — |
99% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Aston Manor Academy · 0.5 mi · No rating · Bottom 49% in England
- Holte School · 0.7 mi · Good · Bottom 33% in England
- Star King Solomon Academy · 0.8 mi · Not judged · Bottom 2% in England
- Broadway Academy · 0.8 mi · Good · Bottom 37% in England
- Eden Boys' School, Birmingham · 1.0 mi · No rating · Top 6% in England
- Nishkam High School · 1.1 mi · Not judged · Top 18% in England
Best secondary schools in Birmingham · Best secondary schools in West Midlands
The neighbourhood
King Edward VI Aston School is in Aston Park (typical home £160,000, crime high).
What is King Edward VI Aston School's Ofsted rating?
King Edward VI Aston School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
How does King Edward VI Aston School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, King Edward VI Aston School is in the top 4% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.