King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy — Secondary School in Birmingham

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King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy

Birmingham, B45 0EU

414 Pupils

546 Capacity

11–16 Age Range

66.70% FSM %

220 Boys

194 Girls

About King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy

King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 11–16 based in Birmingham, West Midlands. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 414 pupils on roll. School capacity: 546. Current headteacher: Damian McGarvey.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Birmingham or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy sponsor led
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Secondary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Birmingham
Region	West Midlands
Administrative District	Birmingham
Parliamentary Constituency	Birmingham Northfield
Ward	Frankley Great Park
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	KING EDWARD VI ACADEMY TRUST BIRMINGHAM
Opened	01-09-2019
UKPRN	10084189
URN	147440
Data Last Updated	17-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (11)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Ms Lynda Roan	Chair of Local Governing Body	07/10/2024	06/09/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Valerie Allen	Local Governor	30/04/2019	29/04/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Stephen Badu	Local Governor	07/01/2025	08/05/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Marcus Bernard	Local Governor	01/04/2021	31/03/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Ann Bowden	Local Governor	30/04/2019	29/04/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Rebecca Goodenough	Local Governor	27/09/2023	28/11/2025	Elected by parents
Ms Heidi Maybury	Local Governor	05/07/2023	04/07/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Elizabeth Odunayo Egbaaibon	Local Governor	27/09/2023	28/11/2025	Elected by parents
Claire Pooni	Local Governor	09/07/2025	02/03/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Professor Hywel Thomas	Local Governor	24/09/2024	23/09/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Dr Kevin Williams	Local Governor	01/09/2023	31/08/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust