King Edward VI Five Ways School
11+ Admissions Guide 2026

How to get into King Edward VI Five Ways School

Grammar SchoolWest Midlands, West Midlands192 days until application deadlineOfsted: Good

Gender

Mixed

Exam Board

GL Assessment

Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio

21.1:1

Stretched

School Size

1,311 pupils

About King Edward VI Five Ways School

King Edward VI Five Ways School is a vibrant grammar school where pupils approach their learning with genuine resilience and determination, tackling complex work with impressive tenacity. Teachers here are passionate subject experts who bring depth and breadth to an ambitious curriculum—from exploring mathematics in Islamic art to examining global energy security in geography. The school takes pupil wellbeing seriously, recognising the pressures that academically driven students can place on themselves and providing thoughtful emotional support alongside academic guidance. The sixth form is a particular strength, with students benefiting from exceptional teaching, extensive leadership opportunities, and dedicated time each week to decompress and reflect.

Subjects Tested

MathsEnglishVerbal ReasoningNon-Verbal Reasoning

Ages & Pupils

1,311

Total pupils

Ofsted Rating

Good

Overall effectiveness

Inspected 28/11/2023

Quality of Education

Good

Behaviour & Attitudes

Outstanding

Personal Development

Good

Leadership & Management

Good

Sixth Form Provision

Outstanding

Academic Performance

Attainment 8

75.9

Average GCSE score across 8 subjects

National average46.2

GCSE Grade 5+

96.7%

Achieving Grade 5+ in English & Maths

National average45.3%

School Profile

School Size
1,311 pupilsLarge
Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio
21.1:1Stretched
Consortium
Birmingham

Admissions

Qualifying Score
205
Free School Meals
Early access to online support platform (Atom Home) for Pupil Premium eligible children

Student Demographics

22.5%

Free School Meals

23.8%

English as Additional Language

0.61%

EHCP

5.57%

SEN Support

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