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What We Offer

  • Business studies
  • Classics
  • Critical Thinking
  • Design Technology
  • Drama/Theatre
  • Economics
  • ICT
  • Media/Film studies
  • Painting/Sculpture
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Chinese - Mandarin
  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Greek
  • Italian
  • Latin
  • Spanish
  • Athletics
  • Badminton
  • Cricket
  • Fencing
  • Fitness Training
  • Gymnastics
  • Hockey
  • Netball
  • Rounders
  • Rugby
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Adventure Training
  • Ballet
  • Dance
  • Drama
  • Duke of Edinburgh
  • First Aid/Life Savers
  • Language Club
  • Public Speaking
  • Young Enterprise
    • Non-denominational
    • Visual Impairment (VI)
    • Dyslexia or Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD)
    • After School Club
    • Before School Club
    • Gifted Children
    • School Bus Service
    • Special Diets

    Word From The Head

    Head Photo

    Clare Macro


    Founded in 1876, Edgbaston High School is Birmingham's oldest independent school for girls.
    Edgbaston High is an ambitious school with a focus on providing a broad, modern and inspiring education to ensure that EHS girls have the confidence, independence, motivation to succeed within and beyond the school. At EHS, we acknowledge that a good education incorporates achieving excellent academic qualifications and our dedicated and committed staff enable the girls to expand their academic horizons and realise their potential. However, children should never be defined by their examination results and an outstanding education goes far beyond this; it is about inspiring others to achieve in multiple areas, and to enjoy the process of this as much as the end result.

    At Edgbaston we teach students to appreciate the impact that they have on others and particularly the responsibility that they have to give of their time, talents and charity to the wider community. We foster an environment where students can expand their minds, think flexibly, develop the skills of leadership that they all have within them, and grow as individuals. Children should be, and deserve to be empowered, inspired and challenged throughout their education so that they leave school fully equipped to succeed in whatever they decide to pursue.


    As Headmistress, EHS pupils never fail to impress me with their achievements and the genuine desire they have to help others. Edgbaston High truly is a school that lives by its motto ‘Fideliter, Fortiter, Feliciter’ - Faithfully, Boldly, Successfully.

    You are warmly invited to visit us so that you can see Edgbaston High for yourself and I very much look forward to welcoming you.

    Clare Macro MA (Oxon)
    Headmistress

    Fees

    Annual Day Fees *£8763 to £13671
    Annual Weekly Boarding Fees *£0 to £0
    Annual Full Boarding Fees *£0 to £0
    * Currency: GB Pound

    Number Of Pupils

    0Day860
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    Boys Girls

    Admissions

    Scholarships and Bursaries

    • Academic
    • Art
    • Drama
    • Music
    • Scholarships - Other
    • Sixth Form
    • Sport

    Admissions Process

    • Entry test or exam
    • Interview
    • Report from previous school
    • References

    Open Days, Visits & Events

    19-06-2025 - Senior School Open Afternoon

    Pupil-led tours, meet key teaching staff and learn about what makes an EHS education so special. Includes Sixth Form.

    19-06-2025 - Sixth Form Open Afternoon

    Pupil-led tours, meet key teaching staff and learn about what makes an EHS education so special.

    Holiday Camps

    14-07-2025 - Holiday Club

    Our Holiday Club provides an exciting range of games and creative activities for EHS girls (and their sisters) aged from 2½ to 11 years.

    There’s something for everyone, including arts and crafts, outdoor activities, drama, games, trips to the Botanical Gardens, use of the school grounds and movie afternoons. Your daughter will have an enjoyable time and, as our staff provide the highest levels of care, you can be confident she’s in a safe and organised environment.

    We offer Holiday Club during the school holidays. Specific dates will be confirmed to parents. Your child can attend from 8am until 4pm, on your required days. She’ll need to bring a cold packed lunch and snacks each day, which must NOT contain nuts, and a water bottle.

    As our Holiday Club is very popular, we advise you to book early. All bookings must be paid for in advance and a Booking Form completed for your daughter to be able to attend.

    Check website for dates.

    % Pupils Gaining
    GCSE/IGCSE Passes 7 - 9

    % Pupils Gaining
    A Level Grades A – C

    IB Score
     

    School Reviews

    Parent Survey- Pre Prep Parent


    We would highly recommend Westbourne to any of our friends and colleagues. Staff take an active interest in our daughter and really focus on her individual needs.  

    The Good Schools Guide


    ˜Edgbaston Prep will bring out the best in your daughter,’ pronounced a parent. The balance of ‘robust academia with strong pastoral provision’ is its USP and a reason many choose it over more pressured establishments. ‘They let children develop in their own time and space with a supportive push...  

    Muddy Stilettos


    Happy kids and parents here who all gave mention to the school being well run and the tight-knit community. Girls like the importance set on independent studying and that they are given roles throughout the school... Parents tell me they like that it’s nurturing and encouraging.  

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