King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls is a mainstream secondary school in Birmingham for girls aged 11 to 16. In January 2026, 113 of its 740 pupils (15.3%) were getting SEN support and 12 (1.6%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 11–16
- 740 pupils
- Girls only
- Ofsted: Good
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state secondary schools across England and in Birmingham.
15.3% get SEN support
113 of 740 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
About the same as the England average.
1.6% have an EHC plan
12 of 740 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Lower than the England average.
Most common needs
- Social, emotional and mental health35
- Autism28
- Moderate learning difficulty19
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia16
- Speech, language and communication6
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream secondary school
- Run as
- Academy
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Girls only
- Pupils
- 740 (places for 750)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Milena Collins
- Part of
- King Edward Vi Academy Trust Birmingham
- Free school meals
- 47.6% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Birmingham
- School reference (URN)
- 148684
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Birmingham council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Rated Good, April 2013; some aspects not as strong (November 2024)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in April 2013. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementGood
Since then: Some aspects not as strong (ungraded inspection, November 2024).
Contact and getting there
Turves Green, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 4BP
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Turves Green Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 4–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.0 miles
- Albert Bradbeer Primary Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 0.4 miles
- Victoria College Independent · Ages 19–25 1.4 miles
- Victoria School Special school · Ages 2–19 · Ofsted: Good 1.4 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Turves Green Boys' School Secondary · Ages 11–18 · SEN support 8.4%, EHC plans 2.4% 0.2 miles
- St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 11.7%, EHC plans 1.9% 0.6 miles
- West Heath Primary School Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 19.6%, EHC plans 4.9% 0.6 miles
All mainstream schools in Birmingham SEND schools in Birmingham
Questions about King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls
How many pupils at King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 113 of the 740 pupils (15.3%) were getting SEN support and 12 (1.6%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state secondary schools it is 14.1% and 3.5%.
What are the most common needs at King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (35 pupils), autism (28 pupils) and moderate learning difficulties (19 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls?
Through Birmingham council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls?
You can ask for King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Turves Green Primary School, about 0.0 miles away.
Where is King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls?
Turves Green, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 4BP, in Birmingham.
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