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King Edward VI High School for Girls
Independent school · Birmingham
| Address | Edgbaston Park Road, Birmingham, B15 2UB |
|---|---|
| Ages | 11–19 |
| Pupils | 664 |
| Gender | Girls |
| Boarding | No boarders |
| Religious character | Christian |
| Phone | 01214721834 |
| Website | https://www.kehs.org.uk/ |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Thu 3 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Wed 16 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Wed 6 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Wed 24 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Tue 13 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Tue 8 Jun 2027 | Wed 7 Jul 2027 |
INSET days: Tue 1 Sep 2026, Wed 2 Sep 2026, Mon 4 Jan 2027, Tue 5 Jan 2027, Mon 12 Apr 2027, Mon 7 Jun 2027
Half terms close at 3.20pm on the Friday before; terms end at 12 noon. Summer half term Mon 31 May - Mon 7 Jun inclusive (7 Jun is INSET). Pupils' restart after Autumn and Spring half terms assumed to be the Monday after the holiday. May Day bank holiday Mon 3 May.
2027-28
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Fri 3 Sep 2027 | Fri 15 Oct 2027 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 1 Nov 2027 | Wed 15 Dec 2027 |
| Spring 1 | Wed 5 Jan 2028 | Fri 11 Feb 2028 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 21 Feb 2028 | Fri 31 Mar 2028 |
| Summer 1 | Tue 25 Apr 2028 | Fri 26 May 2028 |
| Summer 2 | Tue 6 Jun 2028 | Fri 7 Jul 2028 |
INSET days: Wed 1 Sep 2027, Thu 2 Sep 2027, Tue 4 Jan 2028, Mon 24 Apr 2028, Mon 5 Jun 2028
Half terms close at 3.20pm on the Friday before; terms end at 12 noon. Summer half term Mon 29 May - Mon 5 Jun inclusive (5 Jun is INSET). Pupils' restart after Autumn and Spring half terms assumed to be the Monday after the holiday. May Day bank holiday Mon 1 May.
Fees 2026-27
Fees per term (including VAT).
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Tuition fee (£6,260 + VAT) | £7,512.00 |
Registration fee: £60.00
Deposit: £400.00
2026/27 fee £6,260 per term (£7,512 including VAT). Registration fee £50 + VAT (£60) at 11+ and 16+; £150 + VAT (£180) at other entry points (from 2025/26 fees PDF and admissions page). Deposit £400. Lunch £4.75 per day.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Entry points: 11+, Year 12
Apply online via the Parent Portal with a registration fee; a headteacher's report is requested. 11+ candidates sit an entrance exam (English and Mathematics), with interviews by invitation. Sixth Form applicants with potential are interviewed; offers are conditional on GCSE results (normally grade 7 in Maths and English, GPA 7.2).
- Entrance exam: English and Mathematics papers
- Interview (by invitation)
- Music scholarship audition
- Headteacher's report
Registration deadline: Mon 1 Feb 2027
Offers scholarships and bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
School bus routes
| Route | Areas served | First pick-up |
|---|---|---|
| 1S (National Express West Midlands, shared with King Edward's School) | Solihull Station, Acocks Green, Moseley | |
| Tripable school-only service (replaces former 51S) | Walsall | |
| Zeelo coach route (from September 2026) | Hagley, Stourbridge, Halesowen, Quinton, Harborne | |
| Zeelo coach route (from September 2026) | Solihull, Shirley, Moseley |
Source: school transport page
School details from the Department for Education's register (Open Government Licence). Term dates from the school's own published calendar; always confirm with the school.