£22m transformation as school prepares to join Academy Trust

Turves Green Girls ' School students will be welcomed back to a brand-new, state-of-the-art building after current lockdown restrictions are lifted.

The new £22m site - which has been developed as the school prepared to become the tenth member of the King Edward VI Academy Trust in September 2021- includes a range of professional technology, equipment and innovative sports facilities.

The rebuild offers specialist technology suites, six high-specification science laboratories, a sports hall, multi-gym and large playing field/athletics track, as well as a main hall with retractable seating for performances and dedicated rooms for Art, Music and Dance.

From September, the school will be known as King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls.

After receiving approval from the West Midlands Headteacher Board in October 2020, the Academy Trust and the school are working closely to complete all legal academy conversion requirements.

Sharon Roberts, chair of the King Edward VI Academy Trust, said: “We are delighted to be welcoming Turves Green Girls ' School into the King Edward VI family.

“The school is a perfect fit for the Academy Trust with ambitious students and passionate staff. They join us in our mission to make Birmingham the best place to be educated in the UK. ”

Sam Ryder, chair of the Local Governing Board, said:: “It is such an exciting time for Turves Green Girls ' School as we embark on our next chapter in a brand-new building, and will soon be a part of the King Edward VI Academy Trust.

“So much work has gone into both projects and we look forward to further nurturing our talented students and supporting the local community. ”