Edgbaston High School for Girls, Birmingham
Edgbaston High School for Girls is an independent school for girls aged 2 to 19 in Birmingham. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in January 2026.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Edgbaston High School for Girls in detail
Edgbaston High School for Girls in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "A good education should, of course, include achieving excellent qualifications, and our dedicated staff help girls expand their academic horizons and realise their potential. However, at EHS, we believe children should never be defined by their exam results. An outstanding education goes far beyond this."
The school runs after-school care, from £5 per day.
Coming up: an open day on Friday 13 November 2026, an open day on Friday 20 November 2026, an open day on Saturday 21 November 2026 and an open day on Wednesday 27 January 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Birmingham
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Edgbaston High School for Girls can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Edgbaston High School for Girls are Hallfield School (0.2 miles, selective); St George's School Edgbaston (0.3 miles, selective); Mander Portman Woodward Independent College (0.4 miles); and The Blue Coat School Birmingham (0.7 miles).
Hallfield SchoolSt George's School EdgbastonMander Portman Woodward Independent CollegeThe Blue Coat School Birmingham
Where pupils go next
Of the 60 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 73% went on to university or other higher education, 3% to apprenticeships and 3% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 19 pupils (2.4%) received SEN support and 1 (0.1%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Edgbaston Village (West Midlands Metro), about 680 metres away (roughly a 9-minute walk).
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Botanical Gardens (adjacent), 110 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Edgbaston High School for Girls stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
13 January 2026
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
7 March 2023
Regulatory Compliance
23 January 2019
Integrated
10 November 2015
Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£13,626 to £21,852
depending on year group
| Years 12 & 13 Charge | £21,852 a year |
| Years 10-11 Charge | £21,492 a year |
| Years 7-9 Charge | £21,294 a year |
| Year 6 Charge | £19,728 a year |
| Years 3-5 Charge | £17,316 a year |
| Year 2 Charge | £14,940 a year |
| Year 1 Charge | £14,040 a year |
| Reception Charge | £13,626 a year |
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
Private school fees in West Midlands - 4 schools' published fees side by side
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Edgbaston High School for Girls can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
+ 2 more subjects
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools
Keep up with Edgbaston High School for Girls
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Edgbaston High School for Girls.
- Kings CampsAt the school · Not yet graded
- Hallfield Pre-Prep & Nursery Dept370m away · Not yet graded
- RB Sports Activities Hallfield School370m away · Not yet graded
- Theatre Workshop Birmingham850m away · Not yet graded
- Premier Education Holiday Camp Harborne Academy850m away · Not yet graded
- The Strings Club - Harborne Holiday Camp (Harborne Academy)850m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 40
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 6
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 40 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 6 serious and 33 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt.
5 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Birmingham is 41 (the median across 517 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
86%
Available places
797 pupils
929 places
132 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Birmingham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Birmingham
Across Birmingham council
Places available
14,956
Applications
14,483
Got 1st preference
75.7%
Got preferred school
97.4%
All secondary applications across Birmingham council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
19
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
2.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
797
Total Pupils
0
Boys
797
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Edgbaston High School for Girls
Showing 10 of 12 linked schools
Questions parents ask about Edgbaston High School for Girls
What are GCSE results like at Edgbaston High School for Girls?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Edgbaston High School for Girls can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Edgbaston High School for Girls last inspected?
Edgbaston High School for Girls is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in January 2026.
How many pupils go to Edgbaston High School for Girls?
Edgbaston High School for Girls has around 797 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Edgbaston High School for Girls?
Edgbaston High School for Girls is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
Does Edgbaston High School for Girls have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Kings Camps (registered, not yet graded). There are 5 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Edgbaston High School for Girls?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 40 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 6 serious and 33 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt. 5 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Birmingham is 41 (the median across 517 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Edgbaston High School for Girls?
Edgbaston High School for Girls is at Westbourne Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 3TS.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)