West Midlands · selective school directory
11+ schools and tests in Birmingham
September 2027 entryEvidence reviewed 24 October 2026Birmingham has 8 state-funded selective schools in this catalog. They use the shared West Midlands Grammar Schools Entrance Test for September 2027 entry.
- Schools listed
- 8
- Verified routes
- 1
Selective schools in Birmingham
8 schools with complete admissions guides across Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield. School addresses come from the official school register. Check each school's admissions policy for current dates and eligibility.
| School | Selection type | Boys, girls or mixed intake | Where | Admissions guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Vesey's Grammar School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeBoys for Year 7 admission | WhereSutton Coldfield, B74 2NH · Birmingham | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| King Edward VI Aston School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeBoys for Year 7 admission | WhereBirmingham, B6 6DJ · Birmingham | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeBoys for Year 7 admission | WhereBirmingham, B14 7QJ · Birmingham | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeGirls for Year 7 admission | WhereBirmingham, B14 7QJ · Birmingham | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| King Edward VI Five Ways School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeMixed Year 7 admission | WhereBirmingham, B32 4BT · Birmingham | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeBoys for Year 7 admission | WhereBirmingham, B21 9ET · Birmingham | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| King Edward VI Handsworth School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeGirls for Year 7 admission | WhereBirmingham, B21 9AR · Birmingham | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeGirls for Year 7 admission | WhereSutton Coldfield, B73 5PT · Birmingham | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
Assessment routes used by these schools
| Route | Type | Schools using this route |
|---|---|---|
| West Midlands Grammar Schools Entrance Test | TypeShared test group | Schools using this route8 of 8 schools listed on this area page use this assessment route. |
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How many selective schools are listed in Birmingham?
The current directory lists 8 schools with selective admissions in Birmingham: Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls, King Edward VI Aston School, King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls, King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys, King Edward VI Five Ways School, King Edward VI Handsworth School, Bishop Vesey's Grammar School, and King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys.
Which 11+ routes are verified for Birmingham?
The current evidence links West Midlands Grammar Schools Entrance Test to Birmingham. Each route guide identifies its own member schools.
Are all Birmingham schools covered by one test?
Yes. For September 2027 entry, every school listed in Birmingham uses West Midlands Grammar Schools Entrance Test for academic selection. The route guide lists its member schools; check each school's admissions policy for its own priority rules.
How current is the information for Birmingham?
Smart Cub Learning reviewed 14 attached evidence sources by 2026-10-24. Unknown facts stay labelled and should be checked again before applying.
Official sources
- Birmingham grammar-school admissions timetable for 2027 entry
King Edward VI Foundation. Accessed 26 August 2026. September 2027 entry.
- Open state-funded school fields CSV
Department for Education. Accessed 21 October 2026. GIAS register snapshot on 20 October 2026.
- Newport Girls' High School entrance-test timetable for 2027 entry
Newport Girls' High School. Accessed 26 August 2026. September 2027 entry.
- Shropshire, Walsall and Wolverhampton test timetable and score-sharing guidance for 2027 entry
Queen Mary's Grammar School. Accessed 26 August 2026. September 2027 entry.
- Grammar schools in Warwickshire
Warwickshire County Council. Accessed 26 August 2026. September 2027 entry.
- Warwickshire 11+ test guidance
Warwickshire County Council. Accessed 26 August 2026. September 2027 entry.
- Warwickshire 11+ registration timetable for 2027 entry
Warwickshire County Council. Accessed 26 August 2026. September 2027 entry.
- West Midlands Grammar Schools entrance-test format
West Midlands Grammar Schools. Accessed 30 September 2026. September 2027 entry.
- West Midlands Grammar Schools registration notice for 2027 entry
West Midlands Grammar Schools. Accessed 26 August 2026. September 2027 entry.
- West Midlands Grammar Schools partner schools
West Midlands Grammar Schools. Accessed 26 August 2026. September 2027 entry.
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