New Ways School
Birmingham, West Midlands · B38 9EL
With just 38 pupils on roll, New Ways School is among the smallest independent schools in Birmingham, offering a notably intimate setting where every child is easily known. The mixed, non-denominational school takes pupils from age 11 and is led by headteacher Miss Michelle Woodward. Inspected by the ISI rather than Ofsted, it operates on a day basis with no boarding provision. For families seeking a small, close-knit alternative to larger Birmingham schools, the scale here is its defining feature.
38
Pupils
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 38
- Location
- Birmingham, West Midlands
- Website
- https://www.keyschildren.co.uk/schools/new-ways-school-college
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Miss Michelle Woodward
Teaching & academics
New Ways School offers 11+ entry, taking pupils from age 11. Its very small roll means teaching takes place in small groups, with scope for close individual attention. As an independent school, it is overseen by the Independent Schools Inspectorate.
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
The last word
A tiny independent school in Birmingham where a roll of fewer than 40 pupils puts personal attention front and centre.
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New Ways School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is New Ways School located?
New Ways School is located at 300 Redhill road, Kings Norton, Birmingham, B38 9EL.
What type of school is New Ways School?
New Ways School is an independent (fee-paying) school in West Midlands.
How many pupils attend New Ways School?
New Ways School has approximately 38 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.