was introduced in 2003 the new house of Curie, then un-introduced in 2005. In September 2009 the houses were renamed, once again after famous women, this time – Parks (yellow), Keller (blue), Astor (green) and Cavell (red)). In September 2020, the house Astor (green) was renamed Baker - after Noor Inayat Khan. The Beacon An annual magazine written by the lower sixth form is released every year, called The Beacon. Uniform The school has a strict code of conduct and the uniform is based around navy blue. Notable former pupils Emma B, radio presenter Felicity Jones, actress Abigail Kelly, soprano opera and concert singer Sarah Manners, actress Flora Spencer-Longhurst, actress Zarah Sultana, Labour MP A society for alumni, the Handsworth Old Edwardians' Society (HOES), has been running since the turn of the 20th century. The society holds meetings for former pupils of all ages three times a year at the school. References External links Grammar schools in Birmingham, West Midlands Educational institutions established in 1883 Girls' schools in the West Midlands (county) 1883 establishments in England Handsworth, West Midlands Academies in Birmingham, West Midlands