
King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls’ Academy is proud to serve the community of Handsworth and North West Birmingham. We are a non-selective, comprehensive, thriving, diverse and academically successful school for girls aged 11-18. Our Academy is part of the King Edward VI Academy Trust and we are committed to delivering our shared values...
Read More >Our vision is to work together to achieve educational excellence and fulfil personal potential.
Our mission is to unlock a thirst for learning for all so that students can successfully access a range of opportunities in an ever-changing world. To overcome barriers and embrace challenges to enrich themselves and our community.
Scholarship
Character
Community
Reflection
Critical Thinking
Tolerance
Respect
Gratitude
Social Justice
Volunteering
Resilience
Ambition
Confidence
We are a non-selective 11 – 18 girls academy situated in north west Birmingham. We are proud to be part of the King Edward VI Academy Trust. We are rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Find Out More >Our sixth form offers a range of academic and vocational courses for girls aged 16 – 18. Our sixth form is popular with both internal students and attracts external candidates from across Birmingham and the Black Country.
Find Out More >We value strong and sustainable partnerships with families to ensure we work in the best interest of our students so they may fulfil their potential.
Find Out More >We have high academic expectations and aspirations for our students and will be unwavering in our determination to ensure we create the conditions so they may fulfil their potential.
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