King Edward VI Five Ways School

Secondary
Academy
Ages 11 to 18

Ofsted: Good

Scotland Lane, Bartley Green, Birmingham, B32 4BTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

King Edward VI Five Ways School is a secondary school in Birmingham for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 501 schools in Birmingham. It ranks 10th of 87 secondary schools in Birmingham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 28 November 2023, report published 18 January 2024

Overall effectiveness: Good
Quality of education: Good
Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
Personal development: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Sixth form provision: Outstanding
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

181 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score75.9

75.9, 29.8 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths96.7%

96.7%, 51.3 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths100%

100%, 35.2 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc94.5%

94.5%, 54 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score7.43

7.43, 3.34 above the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

193 students

Average point score per A level entry43.40

43.40, 8.4 above the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade B+, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,324 pupils on roll, with places for 1,320

Eligible for free school meals16.2%

16.2%, 10.3 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language27.2%

27.2%, 5.6 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support5.8%

5.8%, 9 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan0.6%

0.6%, 5.4 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near King Edward VI Five Ways School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Bartley Green School	0.4 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 39.9
E-ACT Shenley Academy	1 mile	Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good	Attainment 8: 31.6
Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 52.1
Lift Four Dwellings Secondary	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 42.1
Bournville School	2 miles	Ofsted: Requires improvement	Attainment 8: 36.5

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: KING EDWARD VI ACADEMY TRUST BIRMINGHAM
Age range: 11 to 18
Gender: Mixed
Admissions: Selective
Sixth form: Yes
Headteacher: Dr Simon Bird
Phone: 01214753535
Website: kefw.org (opens in a new tab)
Address: Scotland Lane, Bartley Green, Birmingham, B32 4BT
Local authority: Birmingham
URN: 137046

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.