King Edward VI Aston School – 11+ Parent’s Guide
Essential Details
- Address: King Edward VI Aston School, Frederick Road, Aston, Birmingham, B6 6DJ
- Number of pupils: 1,000+
- Admissions contact: enquiry@keaston.bham.sch.uk
- Number of places in Year 7: 150
- 11+ exam: Birmingham 11+ Entrance Test
- Catchment area: Priority given to Birmingham residents
Mark Your Calendar
See King Edward VI Aston School’s website for latest information and key dates.
Exploring King Edward VI Aston School: A Parent’s Guide
King Edward VI Aston School, founded in 1883, is one of Birmingham’s most prestigious grammar schools for boys (co-educational in Sixth Form). Consistently ranked among the UK’s top state schools, it achieved a Progress 8 score of +1.05 in 2023 and has maintained an ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted rating since 2009.
The school offers an academically rigorous curriculum with specialist programs in engineering, computer science and business. Aston’s unique ‘Future Leaders’ programme partners with Aston University and local industries including Jaguar Land Rover. Facilities include a £3.5 million STEM centre, professional debating chamber and Olympic-standard sports facilities.
With its strong house system and emphasis on character development, Aston nurtures well-rounded individuals through competitive sports, the Combined Cadet Force and extensive community service programmes. The school boasts an impressive alumni network including Nobel laureates, Olympic athletes and FTSE 100 CEOs.
Navigating the Application process for King Edward VI Aston School
- Register for Birmingham 11+: Opens May, closes June (strict deadline)
- Understand Admissions Criteria: Places allocated by test score, with priority to Birmingham residents
- Attend Open Events: September open mornings – booking essential
- Submit CAF Form: Birmingham City Council application due by 31 October
- Test Date: Usually second Saturday in September
- Results Released: Mid-October to inform school choices
- Offer Day: National offer day 1 March
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- Verbal Reasoning: 50-minute paper (vocabulary, comprehension, verbal logic)
- Non-Verbal Reasoning: 50-minute paper (diagrammatic, spatial reasoning)
- Mathematics: 50-minute paper (arithmetic, problem-solving)
- Scoring: Standardised age-weighted scores (total possible 420)
- Pass Mark: Typically 224+ required for grammar school eligibility
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