---
type: "School Guide"
title: "Grammar Schools in Birmingham: Catchment Areas & 11+"
description: "All 8 grammar schools in Birmingham, with catchment areas, an interactive map, distances and the Birmingham KE Foundation 11+ (GL). See which have a catchment and which take top scorers from anywhere."
resource: https://pip11plus.com/grammar-schools/birmingham
tags: ["grammar-schools", "grammar schools", "pip"]
timestamp: 2026-10-13T19:42:37Z
image: https://pip11plus.com/og-grammar.png
---

8 schools Birmingham KE Foundation 11+ (GL)

# Grammar schools in Birmingham

Catchment areas, maps and 11+ guidance for every grammar school in Birmingham

There are **8 state grammar schools** in Birmingham. Their admissions rules differ: some use a priority area or distance, while others reserve places by test score. Open a school page for its recorded rules, then check the school's current policy before applying.

The directory

## Every grammar school in Birmingham

[Bishop Vesey's Grammar School Sutton Coldfield · Boys No catchment](https://pip11plus.com/grammar-schools/bishop-veseys-grammar-school-catchment-area)

[King Edward VI Aston School Birmingham · Boys Score + location](https://pip11plus.com/grammar-schools/king-edward-vi-aston-school-catchment-area)

[King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys Birmingham · Boys Score + location](https://pip11plus.com/grammar-schools/king-edward-vi-camp-hill-school-for-boys-catchment-area)

[King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls Birmingham · Girls Score + location](https://pip11plus.com/grammar-schools/king-edward-vi-camp-hill-school-for-girls-catchment-area)

[King Edward VI Five Ways School Birmingham · Co-ed Score + location](https://pip11plus.com/grammar-schools/king-edward-vi-five-ways-school-catchment-area)

[King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys Birmingham · Boys Score + location](https://pip11plus.com/grammar-schools/king-edward-vi-handsworth-grammar-school-for-boys-catchment-area)

[King Edward VI Handsworth School for Girls Birmingham · Girls Score + location](https://pip11plus.com/grammar-schools/king-edward-vi-handsworth-school-for-girls-catchment-area)

[Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls Sutton Coldfield · Girls No catchment](https://pip11plus.com/grammar-schools/sutton-coldfield-grammar-school-for-girls-catchment-area)

Find yours

## Check your nearest grammar by postcode

### Which grammar schools are near you?

Use the free catchment checker to rank every grammar by distance from your postcode, and see which have a catchment.

[Open the checker →](https://pip11plus.com/grammar-school-catchment-checker)

FAQs

## Birmingham grammar schools, your questions

**How many grammar schools are in Birmingham?**

There are 8 state grammar schools in Birmingham: Bishop Vesey's Grammar School, King Edward VI Aston School, King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys, King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls, King Edward VI Five Ways School, King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys, King Edward VI Handsworth School for Girls, Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls.

**Which Birmingham grammar schools have no catchment area?**

Bishop Vesey's Grammar School, Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls are listed without a fixed catchment in our directory. Their other priority categories may still affect offers, so read the current school policies.

**What 11+ test do Birmingham grammar schools use?**

Tests can differ between schools. Each school page names the test recorded in our data; confirm the current test and registration route with the school or consortium.

Catchment and admissions details change every year. Always confirm the current catchment, distances and test arrangements directly with each school and your local authority.