The Holy Child School, Edgbaston is an established, contemporary and caring Independent Catholic School for girls aged 2 - 18 and boys aged 2 - 11. Both boys and girls are welcomed in the thriving Kindergarten, Nursery and Preparatory department, where the caring family environment and small classes provide an excellent introduction to school life. The curriculum covers all core subjects, including Science & Technology, and also provides excellent sports opportunities and an early introduction to French. Pupils are prepared for 11+ Common Entrance and most girls proceed to the Senior School, which is situated on the same attractive 14 acre site only two miles from the centre of Birmingham. Entry to the Senior School is usually at age eleven, but direct entry into the Sixth Form is also a popular option. A new Sixth Form partnership with the Edgbaston Church of England College for Girls now provides a greater range of 'A' level subjects and a more exciting and challenging environment in which to study.
It is the Catholic Heritage that gives the whole school its distinctive ethos, with concern for others being an important aspect of school life. The Senior School has highly qualified experienced staff who work in well equipped rooms, offering a wide range of subjects and enabling each girl to achieve her maximum potential. All girls are given the opportunity to excel in some form of activity, whether academic, athletic or aesthetic. Science is a particular strength, modern and classical languages are strong, and practical subjects are available up to A level. There are extensive grounds with excellent sporting facilities, and a strong tradition of Duke of Edinburgh's Award participation. The school has a national reputation for the excellence of its Debating and Public Speaking. Special coaching is given to pupils with dyslexia and there have been some notable successes at GCSE. The School offers a range of educational visits and exchanges in Europe, and a Sixth Form exchange scheme with Holy Child Schools in the United States.
