KING EDWARD VI ASTON SCHOOL in West Midlands, Birmingham

Education Centre Information: King Edward VI Aston School:

Establishment Type:Voluntary Aided School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Closed
Local Authority: Birmingham
Reason Establishment Closed: Academy Converter
Establishment Close Date: 31/07/2011
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Christian
Total Pupils: 757
Number of boys: 757
Admissions: Selective
Age Range: 11-18
Gender: Boys
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Background:

Opened in 1883; housed in impressive Victorian buildings close to centre of Birmingham; boasts history of outstanding success in examination performance, sport, music and drama. Boys attend school from all parts of Birmingham and beyond, producing 'rich social and ethnic mix of pupils'. Aston 2000 campaign enabled new sports hall, music suite and language block to be built; school also fully networked for ICT to be available in all classrooms; two 26-station specialist IT laboratories and a 32-station language laboratory; library annexe houses 12 open-access computers; all ICT stations have internet access. Specialist sports college status from 2000, re-designated in 2004. Over-subscribed, with seven applications per place. Sportsmark Gold. Ethos: 'A caring and friendly ethos in which each individual pupil matters. Pupils are expected to develop their natural curiosity and develop wider interests as well as fulfil their academic potential'.