Grammar schools in Birmingham
Entry requirements, score benchmarks and how to prepare for the 11+ in Birmingham.
Overview
Birmingham's grammar school landscape is dominated by the King Edward's Foundation, which operates some of the most academically selective schools in England. The Foundation schools set their own entrance papers rather than using GL Assessment or CEM, and the standard is significantly above the national curriculum. The independent KES schools require separate registration.
Grammar schools in Birmingham
Entry requirements
Subjects tested
- English
- Mathematics
Score target
Indicative competitive range. Individual school cut-offs vary — always check directly with your target school.
Registration
Registration for KE Foundation schools opens in September of Year 5. Entrance exams are held in November.
How to benchmark your child now
Eduentry uses the same standardised scale as King Edward's Foundation own papers — mean 100, standard deviation 15. A score of 119+ on Eduentry corresponds to the competitive entry range for grammar schools in Birmingham.
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