WELCOME

A warm welcome to King Edward VI Handsworth School for Girls. The school which was founded in 1883 has been situated in Rose Hill Road, Handsworth since 1911. King Edward VI Handsworth School for Girls is an Academy and member of the King Edward VI Academy Trust Birmingham and the King Edward VI Foundation. Whilst we are proud of our History, we are deeply committed to the provision of a progressive grammar school experience, which is dedicated to excellence in girls’ education. We are a vibrant and happy community where students are given every opportunity to flourish academically and develop their skills and talents as individuals. In addition, we want to empower the students at Handsworth to be the next generation of leaders.

Through our ambitious and diverse curriculum, we encourage our students to take risks and ask the right questions within the context of a reflective and supportive academic environment. Our teachers work hard to shape a stimulating and engaging learning landscape. We aim to promote mastery and confidence with technology to equip our learners for the digital age. We are committed to embedding life skills such as oracy; empowering our next generation of young women to formulate, research and articulate their views, with precision, authority and conviction, thus giving them the tools to shape society’s most important conversations

Our School provides students with a wealth of extra and co-curricular activities that don’t just broaden academic and potential careers horizons but also lead to development of sound character. Through our programme of Character Education, we provide a journey for girls which creates resilient and aspirational students. Today’s job market requires thoughtful and talented young people whose skills are transferable. At K.E Handsworth we promote careers from STEM and the arts by drawing upon the experiences of our recent alumni but also by providing an amazing array of educational visits, that will inspire our young women to enter into a range of fields including those where there is under representation.

This School has a strong and caring pastoral ethos, the students’ happiness is of paramount importance to the staff. Our Young Wellbeing Leads (YWBLs) play a critical role in supporting their peers through 1:1 mentoring focused on wellbeing. They provide advice with organisation, friendship, and personal development, ensuring a supportive environment for all students. Identified by their distinctive purple wellbeing lanyards, they are approachable figures dedicated to fostering a positive school atmosphere. We value and regularly celebrate the diversity of our school and are committed to ensuring the school environment is inclusive and welcoming for all. We also facilitate a connected community, through strong and trusted relationships with families.

We would encourage any of you who are considering applying for a place for your child to come and visit us at one of our many open events. I look forward to welcoming you,

David Goodwin (Headteacher)