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The largest and most academic prep in the area – now with a richer, more fulfilling curriculum. The addition of years 7 and 8 is unique in the area and broadening senior school options for those who want it. An exciting, fast-paced and friendly place to learn.
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Overview & data
- Pupil numbers
- 500 ·
- Religion
- C of E
- Fees
- £16,620 - £20,823 pa
- Local authority
- Birmingham City Council
Headteacher
Headmaster
Mr Keith B Morrow
Since 2018, Keith Morrow, who was a head by the age of 30. Having studied geography at Hull, he worked in a number of state primaries, including a tough school in special measures and the Lincolnshire village school he led. Eventually tiring of the
Entrance
From three months old, but parents apply for the school, not the nursery, and it’s only if the head feels the family will be a good fit that they get to discuss earlier points of entry. Reception entry via stay-and-play taster session to assess eg
- Open days
- October
Exit
Up until recently, the majority have left at 11+, mainly to local independents – notably the two highly selective King Edward schools, but a few also to Solihull and Edgbaston High School for Girls – with 20 per cent to local grammars. At 13+,
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Teaching & learning
Learning support & SEN
Mobile phone policy
A clear mobile phone policy is a really important part of modern schooling. This school has provided us with their policy.
Mobile phone policy
Provided by the school and not part of our review All children are not permitted to have or use a mobile phone in school.
Pupils
Money matters
Academic, music, art, sports and drama scholarships in years 3 and 7, offering up to 25 per cent fee remission. Means-tested bursaries from year 3 – equivalent to 12 fully-funded places currently in operation.
- Fee information
- £16,620 - £20,823 pa
Our view
You know a school means business academically when even some of the parents describe it as a hothouse. In a highly competitive area for outstanding schools, this one has long stood out (not necessarily unfavourably) as the 11+ crammer, priming its
The last word
The largest and most academic prep in the area – now with a richer, more fulfilling curriculum. The addition of years 7 and 8 is unique in the area and broadening senior school options for those who want it. An exciting, fast-paced and friendly place
