EDGBASTON HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS

What EDGBASTON HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS does

Edgbaston High School for Girls (EHS) is an independent day school located on Westbourne Road in Edgbaston, Birmingham, United Kingdom, serving girls aged 2-18 across a continuous educational pathway from Nursery through Sixth Form. Founded in 1875, the school operates as a registered charity (Charity No: 504011) and is celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2026. The institution is divided into three academic divisions: Preparatory School (Nursery to Year 6, ages 2-11), Senior School (Years 7-11, ages 11-16, covering Key Stage 3 and GCSE), and Sixth Form (Years 12-13, ages 16-18, covering A-Levels), with an enrollment of approximately 700-1,000 students supported by 101-250 employees. Core infrastructure includes modern ICT suites, science laboratories, libraries, and dedicated facilities for creative and sporting activities, with an in-house catering operation and a dedicated school transport network covering nine routes across the West Midlands.

The school is governed by a Governing Body and led by Headmistress Clare Macro, who also serves as President of the Laurels Association (the school's active alumnae network). EHS earns revenue primarily through recurring tuition fees, with adjacent revenue streams from lunch fees, uniform sales (via partner Clive Mark Schoolwear), school transport, and wraparound care services (breakfast club, homework club, daily support drop-ins). Pricing is not publicly disclosed and requires direct inquiry through the admissions office. The school's go-to-market is direct-to-consumer, targeting parents via a comprehensive website, open days, personal tours, and ISI inspection validation as third-party quality assurance. Membership in HMC (Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference) and GSA (Girls' Schools Association) reinforces institutional standing, while the most recent ISI inspection (January 2026) provides ongoing regulatory validation. The student value proposition emphasizes all-girls education, pastoral care, intellectual curiosity, and value-added academic outcomes, complemented by an extensive co-curricular program and a tight-knit multi-generational community.

Name

EDGBASTON HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS

Legal name

Edgbaston High School for Girls

Website

https://edgbastonhigh.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1875

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Edgbaston High School for Girls is an independent day school in Birmingham, UK, serving girls aged 2-18 from Nursery through Sixth Form. Operating as a registered charity since 1875, it generates revenue primarily from tuition fees, with admissions conducted direct-to-consumer.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent Girls' Day School Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Single-Sex (Boys/Girls) Private Schools (EDAJABAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Preschool Programs within Private K–12 Schools (EDACABAM), Full-Day Nursery Programs (EDACACAD)

Keywords

• Independent girls school
• K-12 private education
• Early childhood education
• GCSE and A-Level programs
• Single-sex education

Headquarters

HQ city

Edgbaston

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue primarily from tuition fees charged to families. The school offers places from Nursery through Sixth Form with age-appropriate programs. Additional revenue streams include lunch fees, uniform sales, and school transport services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Edgbaston High School for Girls is an independent day school that delivers a continuous girls-only education pathway from Nursery (age 2) through Sixth Form (age 18). The core academic offering is organised into three programs — Preparatory School (Nursery to Year 6), Senior School (Years 7-11 with GCSEs), and Sixth Form (Years 12-13 with A-Levels) — supplemented by wraparound care, in-house catering, school transport, and an extensive co-curricular programme.

Product overview

Edgbaston High School for Girls is a leading independent day school offering a unified educational program from Nursery through Sixth Form (ages 2-18). The school provides three main academic programs: Preparatory School (Nursery to Year 6), Senior School (Years 7-11 with GCSEs), and Sixth Form (Years 12-13 with A-Levels). These are complemented by co-curricular activities, wraparound care services, in-house catering, dedicated school transport, and alumnae/parent community networks. The school operates as a single unified institution with all services integrated under the EHS brand, focused on nurturing confident, considerate, and intellectually curious young women.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Preparatory School Co-educational early years and primary educational programme for girls from Nursery (age 2) to Year Six (age 11), providing firm foundations in a vibrant, friendly environment with specialist training in science from Year 4 in a fully equipped laboratory, preparing girls for senior school and beyond.
• Senior School Secondary educational programme for girls aged 11-16 covering Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (GCSEs), with a curriculum designed to support and develop talent, balancing academic necessities with individual passions and needs, and encouraging academic, social and creative abilities alongside individuality and independence.
• Sixth Form A-Level educational programme for girls aged 16-18 (Years 12-13) preparing students for university and the wider world with confidence and resilience, complemented by enrichment programmes and a dedicated Sixth Form Centre including The Edge Café.
• Co-curricular Activities Wide-ranging enrichment activities spanning Physical Pursuits, Music, and Enquiring Minds programmes for Prep School, and Academic Enrichment, Creative Arts, Outdoor Adventure, Performing Arts and Sport for Senior School students.
• Wraparound Care and Clubs Childcare and academic support services including a daily pre-prep and prep breakfast club (07:30-07:50), a daily homework club for Years 3-6 (15:30-16:30), and daily support drop-ins for senior school students (13:30-14:00).
• School Transport Dedicated student-only bus transport service operated by fully trained drivers covering routes to Barnt Green, Moseley, Kings Heath, Selly Park, Selly Oak, Shirley, Hall Green, Solihull, Stourbridge, and Sutton Coldfield.
• In-house Catering All catering managed in-house providing healthy, balanced meals with clearly labelled menus for Pre-Prep, Prep, and Senior sections, with accommodations for allergies and dietary requirements.

Quantifiable outcome

• Value-added score measuring student progress and outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ISI (Independent Schools Inspectorate)coreOthers · 1 January 2026ISI is a Government-approved body responsible for inspection of ISC schools. The school's most recent inspection took place in January 2026, confirming quality provision across all aspects of the school.
• HMC (Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference)coreOthersThe school is a member of the HMC, a professional association of heads of leading independent schools. Membership indicates the school meets high standards of education and governance expected by this prestigious body.
• GSA (Girls' Schools Association)coreOthersThe school is a member of GSA, the association representing girls' independent schools. This provides networking, professional development, and advocacy for girls' education.
• Talk EducationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTalk Education is an education consultancy that provides information and guidance about schools. The school is featured on their platform as a recommended option for families seeking quality independent education for girls.
• Clive Mark SchoolwearminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial uniform supplier for Edgbaston High School. Provides school uniform and sports kits to families through their retail stores in Kings Heath and Bearwood, with home delivery or school collection options available.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Francis Holland School: Independent girls' day school in London (Regent's Park and Sloane Square), GSA member. Comparable in single-sex girls' focus, premium London-independent positioning, and Nursery-through-Sixth-Form offering.
• Badminton School: Independent girls' school in Bristol (Nursery through Sixth Form), GSA member. Comparable in single-sex girls' focus, full K-12 pathway, and premium independent positioning outside London.
• Cheltenham Ladies' College: One of the UK's leading independent girls' schools (boarding/day, ages 11-18), GSA and HMC member. Comparable in mission (girls' education with strong academic and pastoral balance), curriculum breadth (GCSE/A-Level), and premium positioning.
• Bromley High School: GSA-member independent girls' day school in Greater London, Junior and Senior schools with Nursery. Direct comparable in single-sex mission, fee-funded model, and full educational pathway.
• King Edward VI High School for Girls: The most direct local competitor: an independent girls' day school in Birmingham (Edgbaston/Edgbaston-adjacent), also operating Nursery through Sixth Form with HMC and GSA affiliations. Comparable scale, single-sex girls' positioning, and overlapping Birmingham catchment.
• Wimbledon High School: GSA-member independent girls' day school in London, operating Junior and Senior schools with a Nursery. Same age-range offering, single-sex girls' mission, and comparable parent-facing brand approach.

Regional players

• Nottingham High School: HMC-member independent day school in the East Midlands offering Nursery through Sixth Form. Comparable in scale and independent fee-funded model, but mixed-gender and serving a different Midlands geography than EHS.

Broad incumbents

• The Perse School: Long-established independent day school in Cambridge, HMC member, covering Nursery through Sixth Form. Comparable in academic reputation, ISI inspection profile, and premium independent positioning, though mixed-gender and operating in a different region.
• Repton School: HMC-member leading UK independent school (Derbyshire) with Pre-Prep, Prep, Senior, and Sixth Form. Comparable in scale, longevity, and premium positioning, though co-educational and serving a different catchment.

Others

• Talk Education: Education consultancy and platform featuring school profiles including Edgbaston High School. Not a competitor but a key GTM/marketing channel partner that influences parent discovery and comparison shopping for premium UK independent schools.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/ehsparentsassoc
• Xx.com/Edgbaston_High
• Facebookfacebook.com/Edgbaston-High-School-Official-430788326941674
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/edgbaston-high-school-for-girls

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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