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King Edward VI Grammar School, Lichfield

Lichfield, WS13 6PJ

Co-educational

Ofsted: Good

A historic co-educational grammar school in Lichfield.

Key Information

School Type

Co-educational

Age Range

11-18

Sixth Form

Yes

Year 7 Places

~140

Founded

1495

DfE Number

860/5400

Ofsted Rating

Good

Last inspected: 2019

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
Early May (estimated)
Registration Deadline
Late June (estimated)
Test Date
Mid-September Saturday (estimated)

School Application Deadline
31st October

Exact dates typically released in Spring. Check kingedwardvifoundation.co.uk for updates.

School Website

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Location

Lichfield

WS13 6PJ

Birmingham & West Midlands

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Local Authority

Birmingham City Council

Admissions Info

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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 King Edward VI Grammar School, Lichfield before making decisions. From September 2024, Ofsted no longer provides overall effectiveness ratings for state schools.

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