St George's School Edgbaston
West Midlands · B15 1RX
St George's is a coeducational day school on the Calthorpe Estate near Birmingham's city centre, serving ages 3–18 across Prep, Senior, and Sixth Form. The school emphasises character development alongside academic excellence, reflecting Birmingham's multicultural community with explicit welcome to all faiths and none. Its stated approach prioritises life skills, resilience, and personal growth within a warm, caring community, positioning itself as an accessible, inclusive alternative to more traditionally selective independent schools in the region.
- →All-through provision from age 3 with no external transfer points required
- →Emphasis on character, resilience and pastoral care alongside academic rigour
- →Explicit multicultural and interfaith ethos reflecting Birmingham's community
- →Accessible location near city centre with good transport links serving wider West Midlands
- →Smaller cohort size (382 pupils) enabling close staff–pupil relationships
Who thrives here
Pupils who benefit from holistic, personalised education and a strong pastoral environment; families seeking inclusive, non-selective independent provision with emphasis on values and personal development; students from diverse faith and cultural backgrounds.
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Contact & visit
31 Calthorpe Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 1RX
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Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at St George's School Edgbaston?
Day fees at St George's School Edgbaston are approximately £12,330 per year (2025/26).
How do you get into St George's School Edgbaston?
St George's School Edgbaston 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 St George's School Edgbaston's exam results?
At St George's School Edgbaston, 12.5% of A-levels were graded A*–B and 31.3% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is St George's School Edgbaston a boarding school?
St George's School Edgbaston is a day school in West Midlands and does not offer boarding.
What is St George's School Edgbaston's latest inspection rating?
ISI rated St George's School Edgbaston “Excellent” (2021).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Warm, caring school community and strong staff–pupil relationships
✓Holistic approach to character development and values alongside academics
✓Inclusive, welcoming ethos reflecting multicultural Birmingham
✓Accessible location and transport links
✓Small school enabling personalised attention
Common concerns
!School not yet Ofsted inspected, so limited external quality assurance data available
!Fee levels unknown; affordability relative to competitors not transparent
!Smaller sixth form may limit subject breadth compared to larger independents