King Edward VI Five Ways School
Birmingham, West Midlands, West Midlands · B32 4BT
A selective state grammar in Birmingham, King Edward VI Five Ways draws able pupils from across the West Midlands through the consortium 11+ process. With 1,311 pupils against a capacity of 1,320, the school is full and admits 180 each year, so places are keenly contested. Its intake is notably diverse: nearly a quarter of pupils speak English as an additional language and a similar proportion are eligible for free school meals, a profile unusual among grammar schools. Ofsted rated it Good overall in its most recent inspection, with behaviour and the sixth form both judged Outstanding.
1,311
Pupils
Good
Ofsted
180
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- state grammar school
- Pupils
- 1,311
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 21.1
- Location
- Birmingham, West Midlands, West Midlands
- Website
- www.kefw.org
Entrance & admissions
- Consortium
- West Midlands Grammar School Consortium
- Exam board
- GL Assessment
- Subjects tested
- English, Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning
- Places (PAN)
- 180
- Entry age
- 11
Key dates· 2027 entry
Registration opens
5 May 2026
Registration closesNext
26 June 2026
Exam date
12 September 2026
Application deadline
31 October 2026
Offers date
1 March 2027
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Attainment 8
75.9
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
97%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Academic results are exceptionally strong. The average Attainment 8 score of 75.9 sits far above the national average of 46.9, and 97% of pupils secure grade 5 or above in English and Maths, against a national figure of 47%. Ofsted judged quality of education Good and the sixth form Outstanding, suggesting consistent results that carry through to A-level. The 11+ tests English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning via GL Assessment, so candidates need breadth as well as depth.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 5.57%
- EHC plans
- 0.61%
- English as additional language
- 23.8%
- Free school meals
- 22.5%
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 28 November 2023
The last word
A high-performing, genuinely mixed grammar where strong outcomes and an Outstanding sixth form reward families willing to compete for one of 180 places.
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King Edward VI Five Ways School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is King Edward VI Five Ways School located?
King Edward VI Five Ways School is located at Scotland Lane, Bartley Green, Birmingham, B32 4BT.
What type of school is King Edward VI Five Ways School?
King Edward VI Five Ways School is a state grammar school in West Midlands.
What subjects does King Edward VI Five Ways School test in the 11+?
King Edward VI Five Ways School tests English, Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning at 11+.
Which exam board does King Edward VI Five Ways School use for the 11+?
King Edward VI Five Ways School's 11+ uses GL Assessment.
When is the King Edward VI Five Ways School 11+ exam?
For the 2027 entry, the King Edward VI Five Ways School 11+ exam is on 12 September 2026.
How do I apply to King Edward VI Five Ways School?
For 2027 entry, registration opens on 5 May 2026, registration closes on 26 June 2026 and the application deadline is 31 October 2026.
When are King Edward VI Five Ways School 11+ offers released?
For 2027 entry, King Edward VI Five Ways School releases offers on 1 March 2027.
Which consortium does King Edward VI Five Ways School belong to?
King Edward VI Five Ways School is part of the West Midlands Grammar School Consortium consortium.
How many places does King Edward VI Five Ways School offer?
King Edward VI Five Ways School has a published admission number of 180 places.
How many pupils attend King Edward VI Five Ways School?
King Edward VI Five Ways School has approximately 1,311 pupils on roll.
What is King Edward VI Five Ways School's Ofsted rating?
King Edward VI Five Ways School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its inspection on 28 November 2023.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.