Statutory Information - King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls Academy

School Contact Details:

King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls’ Academy
Church Lane
Handsworth
Birmingham
B20 2HL

For queries please email the address below, Mrs D Pear (Head’s PA) will ensure emails are forwarded to the most appropriate person.

Email: enquiry@hwga.org.uk

Website: www.hwga.org.uk

Headteacher – Ms K Takhar

Academy Trust:

King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls’ Academy is party of the King Edward VI Foundation Birmingham.

King Edward VI Foundation Office
Edgbaston Park Road
Birmingham
B15 2UD

Telephone : 0121 472 1147

Email: office@kevibham.org

Website: www.kingedwardvifoundation.co.uk

Please note that you can request paper copies of any of our policies or information available on the website. Please contact the academy using the email address or by calling the academy telephone number and request the information you require.

Academy opening hours:

Reception is open from 8:00am to 4:00 pm from Monday to Friday

Compulsory attendance is from 8:45am to 3:15pm

Chair of the governing body:

Miss Sadia Haleema
c/o The Schools of King Edward the Sixth in Birmingham
Foundation Office
Edgbaston Park Road
Birmingham
B15 2UD

Special Educational Needs (SEN) co-ordinator:

Mrs M Sahonta – Assistant Headteacher Inclusion & Lead DSL, please address any postal queries to the school address or email msahonta@hwga.org.uk

Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL):

Mrs M Sahonta – Assistant Headteacher Inclusion & Lead DSL

Deputy DSL:

Miss E Jones – Safeguarding Manager (Deputy)

Mrs A Dingwall – Pastoral Care Manager (Deputy Y7-Y11)

Miss A Liaqat – Pastoral Leader (Deputy Y7-11)

Data Protection:

The Data Protection Officer for the Academy is GDPR Sentry.
Email: info@gdprsentry.com
Telephone: 0113 804 2035
Post: GDPR Sentry Limited, Unit 434 Birch Park, Thorp Arch Estate, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS23 7FG
The Data Protection Lead for this school is Mrs S Yousaf

King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls’ Academy is part of the King Edward VI Multi Academy Trust
King Edward VI Academy Trust Birmingham
Foundation Office, Edgbaston Park Road, Birmingham B15 2UD
Tel: 0121 472 1147

Admission Arrangements:

Admissions Page

Admissions Policy

Admissions 2026/27: We are consulting on our admission arrangements for the 2026/27 academic year. The proposed arrangements can be viewed here (King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls’ Academy Proposed Admissions Arrangements 2026-2027). Should you wish to comment on the proposals please visit OAA- Proposed Admission Arrangements for September 2026/2027 – Birmingham City Council – Citizen Space

School Uniforms:

Use this link to view the school uniform webpage

Uniform, Appearance and Equipment Policy

We collect pre-loved uniforms throughout the year, to access the ‘Preloved Uniform’ shop please contact the Pastoral team here.

Ofsted Reports:

School Ofsted Reports can be located on the school website – click here

Click on the link to see the School’s reports on the OFSTED Website

Exam and Assessment Results:

School Performance Webpage

2024 Year 13 Exam Performance

Headline Figures

Average A Level Grade:	C
Average Vocational Grade:	Merit+
Grades between A* and C	63.7%
The academy’s overall pass rate was	96.27%

2024 Year 11 Exam Performance

Headline Figures:

Attainment 8 is:	49.9 points
Progress 8:	TBC
Grade 7+ in English and Maths:	14% of students
Grade 5+ in English and Maths:	45% of students
Grade 4+ English and Maths:	69% of students
EBacc strong pass:	29.4%

Performance measures website:

School performance can be viewed here

Curriculum:

Information about the content of the curriculum for each subject and any other additional information including the curriculum policy can be accessed via the school website at: Curriculum.

Curriculum Policy

If you would like to access further information or ask any questions about our curriculum please contact the Deputy Headteacher Ms S Yates by email at syates@hwga.org.uk.

RSE Policy

Engagement of parents is vital for students personal development.

At HWGA we believe it is important to create and maintain an open dialogue between parents and teachers about PSHE/RSE.

As the DfE statutory guidance states: ‘Parents should be given every opportunity to understand the purpose and content of Relationships Education and RSE. Good communication and opportunities for parents to understand and ask questions about the school’s approach help increase confidence in the curriculum.’

HWGA offer parents:

PSHE/RSE policy consultation drop ins.
Parent evening drop ins or appointments – Ms Robin (appointments available on request).
Open evening drop ins – Ms Robin (potential year 6 students).
Publishing of the PSHE/RSE documentation education curriculum on the school website.
Opportunities to email mmorgan@hwga.org.uk or msahonta@hwga.org.uk with any questions or comments.

Accessibility Plan

Music Development Plan