Entries by Adam
11+ Entrance Test Reminder
📚 11+ Entrance Test Reminder – This Saturday 📚 We are looking forward to welcoming prospective students and their families to Handsworth Grammar School this Saturday for the 11+ Entrance Test. ✅ A reminder that we sent an email last night containing important information and logistics for the day. Please take a few moments to […]
Head of Year Newsletters – September 2026
Please see the following Year Group newsletters for September 2026: Year 7 Newsletter Year 8 Newsletter Year 9 Newsletter Year 10 Newsletter Year 11 Newsletter Year 12 Newsletter
Start of Term Arrangements
Tuesday 1st September – Staff Training Day – School is closed to students. Wednesday 2nd September – Staff Training Day – School is closed to students. Thursday 3rd September – Term starts for Year 7 and Year 12. School is open to Year 7 and Year 12 students only. The school day will start for Year 7 at […]
HGS Students Celebrate Excellent GCSE Results
Students at King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys are celebrating another excellent set of GCSE results, reflecting five years of hard work, ambition and commitment. More than 60% of all GCSE grades were awarded at Grades 7–9, with outstanding performances across the year group. Fifteen students achieved 10 GCSEs at Grades 7–9, while […]
A Level Success at King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School
King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School is pleased to celebrate the achievements of its Year 13 students in this summer’s A Level examinations and the wide range of opportunities that now lie ahead for them. Students have achieved a strong set of results, with 31% of all grades awarded at A or A*, 60% at […]
HGS Student Stands for Birmingham Youth Parliament
Everyone at King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School is incredibly proud that one of our Sixth Form students, Haleemah Begum, is standing as a candidate to represent Birmingham in the UK Youth Parliament. Being a Youth Parliament candidate is a significant achievement. It demonstrates leadership, commitment to public service and a determination to make a […]