King Edward VI High School for Girls

What King Edward VI High School for Girls does

King Edward VI High School for Girls (KEHS) is an independent, non-profit all-girls secondary school and Sixth Form serving approximately 500-900 pupils in Edgbaston, Birmingham, United Kingdom. Founded in 1886 and operating under the King Edward VI Foundation, the school delivers a 19+ department academic curriculum spanning sciences, mathematics, humanities, languages (including French, German, Mandarin, and Spanish), and the arts, complemented by an A-Level equivalent Sixth Form programme with Extended Project Qualification and bespoke curriculum options introduced from September 2025. The co-curricular programme includes extensive sport (cricket, hockey, athletics), drama, music, and community engagement via the Care.Do.Give programme. Approximately 100 educational visits per academic year supplement classroom learning.

The school's operating technology is standard educational SaaS: Microsoft Single Sign-On is used to provision student access to Unifrog (a career guidance platform with 3-year post-leaving access) and a curated Online Safety Hub for families. The GTM motion is admissions-driven, with prospective families engaging through open days, entrance examinations, prospectus requests, and third-party rankings coverage. The school is a member of the Girls' School Association and the Headmasters' Conference, providing peer-network credibility.

Revenue is derived primarily from recurring termly school fees, with the Assisted Places programme and Parents' Association Trust Fund providing means-tested financial support. The school has been named West Midlands Independent Secondary School of the Year for Academic Excellence by The Sunday Times ParentPower guide for five consecutive years (2022-2026), the UK's best value independent school by The Telegraph in 2025, and a Top 20 all-girls cricket school by The Cricketer magazine for 2026. It is the highest-ranking independent school outside London and the South East.

Name

King Edward VI High School for Girls

Legal name

King Edward VI High School for Girls

Website

https://kehs.org.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1886

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

King Edward VI High School for Girls is an independent, non-profit all-girls secondary school and Sixth Form in Birmingham, UK, delivering a 19+ department academic curriculum with co-curricular sport, arts, and enrichment to families in the West Midlands under the King Edward VI Foundation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent Secondary and Sixth Form Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Arts-Focused Private K–12 Schools (EDAJABAN)

Keywords

• Independent secondary education
• Girls school education
• Sixth form education
• Academic tutoring services
• Co-curricular programmes

Headquarters

HQ city

Birmingham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and School Fees: Revenue generated through school fees paid by families. The school offers assisted places for financial support and scholarships. Curriculum-linked visits are included in fees.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

King Edward VI High School for Girls is an independent secondary school and Sixth Form providing full-time education for girls from Year 7 through Sixth Form. Its core offering is a comprehensive academic curriculum across 19+ departments (Sciences, Mathematics, English, Modern Foreign Languages, Computing, Humanities, Arts and PE), complemented by an extensive co-curricular programme in Drama, Music, Sport, trips and community service, and a dedicated careers service. The school is funded primarily through termly tuition fees with an Assisted Places programme supporting access regardless of social or economic background.

Product overview

King Edward VI High School for Girls is an independent all-girls secondary school and Sixth Form offering a unified educational programme. The school provides a comprehensive academic curriculum across 19+ departments (Sciences, Mathematics, English, Languages, Computing, Humanities, Arts, and PE), complemented by a co-curricular programme including Drama, Music, Sport, and community activities. The Sixth Form offers A-Level equivalent study with EPQ and enrichment options. The school integrates Microsoft Single Sign-On for student access to third-party platforms including Unifrog for career guidance and an Online Safety Hub for digital wellbeing resources. Financial accessibility is supported through an Assisted Places programme.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Academic Programme (Lower School through GCSE) Comprehensive academic curriculum spanning 19+ departments for girls in Years 7-11, including Sciences, Mathematics, English, Modern Foreign Languages (French, German, Mandarin, Spanish), Computing, Classics, Design and Technology, Economics, Geography, History, Politics, Psychology, Religious Studies, Art, Drama, Music, and PE.
• Sixth Form Curriculum Post-16 education programme including A-Level equivalent subjects, Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), and bespoke curriculum options from September 2025, designed for girls in Years 12-13.
• Sixth Form Enrichment Programme Additional enrichment activities and opportunities for Sixth Form students beyond academic studies.
• Co-Curricular Programme After-school and weekend activities including Drama, Music, Sport, Clubs and Societies, Trips, Outdoor Pursuits, Houses system, and Care.Do.Give community service programme.
• Sports Programme Extensive sports offerings including cricket, hockey, and various athletic activities; ranked in the top 30 schools for sport in England and top 20 all-girls school for cricket by The Cricketer magazine.
• Careers Department Comprehensive career guidance including the Unifrog software platform, virtual work experience, university application support (UCAS), degree apprenticeships, and labour market information; integrated with Microsoft SSO for student access.
• Library Services Academic library providing research resources and support for student learning.
• Online Safety Hub Digital safety resource providing curated expert advice, guidance and practical tools for families to navigate the digital world safely.
• Assisted Places Programme Financial assistance programme offering reduced fees for eligible students to ensure accessibility regardless of social or economic background.
• Partnerships and Community Outreach Programme Community outreach including author visits, subject-specific partnerships (Biology, Chemistry, Chess, Debating, Drama, English, Languages, Maths, Music, Sports), summer school, and CPD opportunities.

Quantifiable outcome

• ISI Inspection Report: 'The school is highly successful in developing well-rounded, confident, skilled young people who are very well equipped for the next stage of their education.'

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Girls' School Association (GSA)coreOthers · 1 January 1974The school is a member of the Girls' School Association, a professional body for girls' independent schools in the UK. Founded in 1974, GSA supports member schools in educational excellence for girls.
• Headmasters' Conference (HMC)coreOthersThe school is a member of the Headmasters' Conference, a professional association of leading independent schools committed to educational excellence.
• UnifrogcoreTechnology or IntegrationThe school uses Unifrog, a comprehensive career guidance and university application platform. Students receive individual access and can use the platform for up to 3 years after leaving school. Integrated via Microsoft Single Sign-On.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Haberdashers' Adams: Highly selective independent school in Shropshire, West Midlands region, with strong academic results and similar comprehensive curriculum. Competes for the same West Midlands applicant pool.
• Badminton School: Independent girls' school in Bristol with similar academic focus, GSA membership, and comprehensive curriculum. Comparable as a top-tier regional all-girls school.
• Edgbaston High School for Girls: Independent all-girls school located in Edgbaston, Birmingham, directly competing for the same West Midlands families. Similar selective admissions, comprehensive curriculum, and co-curricular offering.
• St Paul's Girls' School: Top-tier London-based independent girls' school with similar academic excellence, comprehensive curriculum, and similar scale. KEHS is positioned as the highest-ranking school outside London/South East where SPGS operates.
• Cheltenham Ladies' College: Leading UK independent girls' day and boarding school with similar academic excellence focus, GSA membership, and comprehensive curriculum. Comparable scale and prestige tier.
• King Edward's School, Birmingham: The brother school within the King Edward VI Foundation, located in Edgbaston, Birmingham. Directly comparable as a sister institution serving boys in the same region with similar academic excellence, GSA/HMC membership, and shared governance.
• Bromsgrove School: Major West Midlands independent school (co-educational, day and boarding) located near Birmingham. Comparable academic standards, HMC membership, and competitive overlap for West Midlands families.
• Wycombe Abbey: Top-ranked UK independent girls' boarding school with comparable academic excellence, GSA membership, and university preparation focus. Operates at a similar premium tier.

Regional players

• Shrewsbury School: Leading West Midlands independent co-educational boarding and day school. Comparable academically and competes for regional families, though co-educational rather than single-sex.

Others

• Girls' School Association (GSA): Professional membership body representing UK independent girls' schools. KEHS is a member; relevant as a peer benchmarking and accreditation network that shapes the competitive landscape.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@kehsbham
• Facebookfacebook.com/KEHSBham
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/kehsbirmingham
• Instagraminstagram.com/kehsbham

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