Edgbaston High School for Girls
Birmingham, West Midlands · B15 3TS
Edgbaston High School for Girls is a well-established independent day school in Birmingham serving girls from age 3 to 18. The school emphasises nurturing confident, intellectually curious young women through a balanced curriculum and a 'fearlessly female' ethos that celebrates individual development. With facilities spanning nursery through sixth form, it positions itself as a leading girls' school in the Midlands, grounded in community service and resilience-building.
- →All-through education from nursery to sixth form in a single community
- →Strong emphasis on developing confident, independent young women with clear articulation of girls' empowerment
- →Modern academic facilities including science labs, ICT suites, and creative spaces across a compact urban site
Who thrives here
Girls seeking a supportive, girls-centred environment where individual strengths are nurtured and girls' leadership is actively encouraged. Pupils who thrive on community service, creative expression, and balanced intellectual challenge.
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Contact & visit
Westbourne Road, Edgbaston
Birmingham, West Midlands
B15 3TS
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Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Edgbaston High School for Girls?
Day fees at Edgbaston High School for Girls are approximately £20,412 per year (2025/26).
How do you get into Edgbaston High School for Girls?
Edgbaston High School for Girls admits pupils at 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by 11+ Selective Examination. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
What are Edgbaston High School for Girls's exam results?
At Edgbaston High School for Girls, 23.5% of A-levels were graded A*–B and 57.2% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is Edgbaston High School for Girls a boarding school?
Edgbaston High School for Girls is a day school in Birmingham and does not offer boarding.
What is Edgbaston High School for Girls's latest inspection rating?
ISI rated Edgbaston High School for Girls “Excellent” (2023).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Girls-centred ethos that visibly celebrates female confidence and leadership
✓Supportive environment balancing academic challenge with pastoral care
✓Strong sense of community and alumnae engagement
Common concerns
!Not yet inspected by Ofsted as of knowledge cutoff; limited external validation of claims available publicly