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King Edward VI Five Ways School

Birmingham, B32 4BTSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2023
Progress 8
+0.68
Well above average
−20+2
Competition
2.1×
Oversubscribed
369 1st-choice / 178 places
Ranking
🏆Top 10%
#300 of 3,141 nationally

About King Edward VI Five Ways School

King Edward VI Five Ways School is a state-funded None secondary school serving the Birmingham community, welcoming children from age 11 to 18. The school has 1,311 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 1,320 places).

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressScotland Lane, Birmingham, Birmingham, B32 4BT
HeadteacherSimon Bird
Local AuthorityBirmingham
Number of Pupils1,311
Free School Meals (FSM)22.5%
School Capacity1,311 / 1,320 (99% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

28 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 18 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

13
TheatreArt StudiosAstro TurfTennis CourtsICT SuiteDining HallGymnasiumMusic RoomsPlaying FieldsSports HallSwimming PoolLibrarySixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

17

Sports

Martial ArtsFootballRugbyHockeyNetballCross CountryCricket

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubNewspaperDramaChoirDebateEco ClubBook ClubDuke of EdinburghYoung EnterpriseCoding

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About King Edward VI Five Ways School

King Edward VI Five Ways School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.