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Bishop Vesey's Grammar School

Sutton Coldfield, B74 2NH

Boys

Ofsted: Outstanding

Historic boys' grammar school founded 1527. Outstanding (April 2024). Strong sporting traditions. Located on Lichfield Road.

Key Information

School Type

Boys

Age Range

11-18

Sixth Form

Yes

Year 7 Places

~192

Founded

1527

DfE Number

330/5408

Ofsted Rating

Outstanding

Last inspected: April 2024

Ofsted ratings are based on inspections of schools. For the full inspection report, visit the Ofsted reports website.

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Exam Board: Birmingham Grammar Schools

The Birmingham grammar schools test uses GL Assessment format since 2023. It covers English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal/Spatial Reasoning. The test is taken at centralised venues on a Saturday in September. The spatial reasoning component is unique to Birmingham.

English

Mathematics

Verbal Reasoning

Non-Verbal/Spatial Reasoning

Key Dates for Birmingham & West Midlands

Registration Opens
5 May 2026
Registration Deadline
26 June 2026 (4pm)
Test Date
12 September 2026 (Saturday)

School Application Deadline
31st October 2026

Confirmed dates for September 2027 entry. Register via westmidlandsgrammarschools.co.uk by 4pm on 26 June 2026 - late registration is not possible. Source: kingedwardvifoundation.co.uk.

Admission number increased to 192 (previously 155)

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Location

Sutton Coldfield

B74 2NH

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Local Authority

Birmingham City Council

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Important Information

This profile is compiled from publicly available sources including the Department for Education (DfE), official school websites, local authority admissions portals, and Ofsted inspection reports. Data was last verified in December 2025.

Disclaimer: Information may change without notice. Admission criteria, test dates, and policies are subject to annual updates. Always verify details directly with Bishop Vesey's Grammar School before making decisions. From September 2024, Ofsted no longer provides overall effectiveness ratings for state schools.

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