Here are the top 5 students who have earned the highest lifetime house points (since our switch to Arbor):
Congratulations to these students for their outstanding contributions to their houses! Your dedication and positive attitude set a fantastic example for everyone.
Please click here for this year’s Year 10 Information Evening resources.
The resources include tips on supporting your child through GCSEs, learn about work experience, and explore pathways to Oxbridge, Medicine & Dentistry.
🧠💬 This Friday, 19th September, we’re proud to support Youth Mental Health Day alongside stem4
This year’s theme is #ShareSupport — encouraging young people to connect, open up, and share tools that support mental wellbeing. Whether it’s a kind word, a helpful app, or simply listening, small actions can make a big difference.
Let’s help break the stigma and build a community where every young person feels heard and supported.
Find out more and explore free resources: https://stem4.org.uk/youthmentalhealthday/
On the evening of Wednesday 10th September, members of the Computer Science team attended a celebration at the KPMG offices in Birmingham, where twelve West Midlands schools were formally recognised as CyberFirst Schools by the Government’s National Cyber Security Centre.
We are proud to announce that King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School was formally awarded CyberFirst Silver status, recognising the dedication of our staff and students in developing excellence in computing and cybersecurity education. This award reflects not only the strength of our curriculum, but also the commitment shown by our pupils in embracing opportunities to build their digital skills and prepare for the challenges of the future.
The evening itself was inspiring, with leaders from industry, academia and government giving keynote speeches about the vital role of young people in shaping the future of the cyber sector. The awards ceremony was a proud moment for the school, and it was wonderful to see the hard work of the computing department celebrated. The event concluded with a powerful cyber panel discussion and the exciting opportunities ahead for students entering this field.
As a school, we are delighted to be part of the CyberFirst Schools community. This incredible success highlights our ongoing commitment to preparing students for the digital age, ensuring they develop the knowledge, skills, and resilience required to succeed in education and the workplace, ensuring they become the digital leaders of the future.
Rajan Nagra from 11 William recently competed in the British Junior Weightlifting championships.
He won a silver medal in the U’15 71kg category despite having sustained a back injury in the summer, which affected his training.
Rajan is a member of Warley Weightlifting club where he has been training for four years. He came 1st in his age groups in the English championships earlier this year.
Rajan hopes one day to compete for his country at the Commonwealth Games.
Mr Conway
Arijus Ahmadiaan gained another two international caps for Lithuania U’17s this summer. He is in our year 11 and will be signing a full-time contract for Birmingham City FC after he has completed his GCSEs here at school.
Arijus is pictured with his team mates, back row , 3rd from left.
Mr Conway
🎓 Year 6 Open Mornings – Book Your Visit Today!
We’re excited to welcome Year 6 students and their families to our Open Mornings on:
These mornings offer a fantastic opportunity to experience our school during a normal working day. You’ll be able to see lessons in progress, meet our staff and students, and get a real sense of what makes our school special.
📅 Booking is essential – please reserve your place via Eventbrite:
We look forward to seeing you!
We are incredibly proud to celebrate the outstanding achievement of one of our students, Kaiden, who represented Team GB and Aquatics GB at the European Youth Olympics in North Macedonia this summer.
Kaiden’s dedication and hard work paid off in spectacular fashion as he brought home a Silver and a Bronze medal 🥈🥉. This is a testament to his talent, perseverance, and passion for the sport. Competing on the international stage in front of an electric crowd, Kaiden delivered performances that made us all proud.
Kaiden’s journey is a powerful reminder of what can be achieved with determination, support, and belief. We are excited to see what the future holds for him. This is only the beginning.
Congratulations, Kaiden! 🎉🇬🇧
Following the excellent results achieved by our departing Year 13 students last week, we are delighted to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our Year 11 pupils in their GCSE examinations this summer.
65% of all grades achieved by students at HGS were Grade 7 or above and 44% of all the grades were Grade 8 or above. This is the highest proportion of top grades that the school has achieved since the grading system at GCSE was changed in 2018 and it is a real testament to the hard work of our students and staff and the support given by our parents.
An impressive 58% of students achieved a Grade 7 or above in both Maths and English, and 96% of our students achieved a Grade 5 in at least 5 subjects, including English and Maths.
The average Attainment 8 score was 71.8, which is the equivalent of every pupil attaining at least eight Grade 7s.
There have been many exceptional individual performances, with one student attaining a clean sweep of eleven Grade 9s. Well done to Bikramjit!
Congratulations also to:
In total, 27 students attained an impressive five or more Grade 9s, and one-fifth of all grades achieved by this year’s Year 11 cohort were Grade 9s.
We are utterly delighted for our students. This year group has worked incredibly hard and has been a pleasure to work with. Their achievements should not be underestimated, especially considering that this cohort spent their transitional years of Year 6 and Year 7 in the shadow of the coronavirus pandemic, which undoubtedly had a disruptive impact on their learning.
Most impressively, this Year 11 cohort has developed well as young people during their time with us. We are immensely proud of their hard work and achievements. Our students are so much more than a set of exam results; they have character, they are kind, and they are determined to make a difference in their communities. We are very proud of them all and look forward to seeing the majority continue their education in our Sixth Form. For those moving on to other post-16 providers, we wish them the very best in their next steps in education and training.
We would also like to thank everyone involved in supporting our Year 11s and helping them achieve such success, including the teaching and support staff within the school, all of whom work tirelessly to support our students. Additionally, we extend our gratitude to our parents, whose continued support and collaboration with the school have made a significant contribution to the success of this year group.
