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"King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls" will be a non-selective co-educational state Academy school in the Turves Green area of Northfield in Birmingham, UK. The school will officially open in September 2021, joining nine pre-existing King Edward VI academies. The school will have a PAN of 750 pupils across five year groups (Year 7 to Year 11) with Year 11 pupils entering level 2 qualifications, including GCSEs and some vocational qualifications.

History
The school will open in September 2021, following a consultation period to convert to an Academy as part of the King Edward VI Academy Trust. . The school was previously known as Turves Green Girls' School. .

A new school building was completed in February 2020 to house the entire school and to replace the three previous buildings on the site.

Governance
The school has a Governing body comprising a variety of members of the community.

School structure
The school has five year groups, each with a Head of Year who are supported by a pastoral team. Pupils are taught in six teaching groups in Key Stage 3.

Admissions
Admissions are via Birmingham City Council admissions. The school is non-selective with a Pupil Admission Number (PAN) of 150 pupils in each year group.

Curriculum
Pupils in Key Stage 3 study the 12 National Curriculum subjects as well as Religious Education, Drama (through English lessons), PSHE and Careers, and Graphics (within Design and Technology). .

In Key Stage 4 pupils study the Core subjects at GCSE levels as well as a range of optional subjects, including Triple Science.

Extracurricular activities
Extra-curricular activities include art, textiles, music, fitness, dance, science, table tennis, debating, French, netball, cricket, trampolining and singing alongside fully-funded whole-school trip days.

Campus
The school is located on Turves Green and is close to Northfield train station and Longbridge train station on the Birmingham Cross-City line. The 47 bus passes the school.

A new school building was completed in February 2021 and consists of three floors. Facilities include six Science laboratories, large sports hall, drama room, hall with retractable seating, two art studios, music room, library, food science room and technology rooms.