History & Archives

a picture of the Reunion 1946

King Edward VI High School for Girls, Birmingham has rich history dating back over 140 years.

From humble beginnings in borrowed rooms to the unrivalled experience it offers today, the history of KEHS is a rich story of the relentless pursuit of education, as lived by thousands of bright young women.

In the history section, you can learn about how school life has evolved over its 140 years, with our constant ethos fuelling generations of learning.

Better still, why not visit our searchable archive site, to remember your place in our history, or perhaps read about some of our other notable alumnae and how they applied their learning to improve the world beyond.

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