King Edward VI Five Ways School Catchment Area
King Edward VI Five Ways School is an academy converter secondary school in Birmingham , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 1311 pupils, and a capacity of 1320 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11-18
Age range
1,311
Pupils
1,320
Capacity
99%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
King Edward VI Five Ways School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for King Edward VI Five Ways School?
The catchment area for King Edward VI Five Ways School is the geographic zone Birmingham uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Birmingham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Entry to King Edward VI Five Ways School is selective, and applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Birmingham may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.
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The full admissions policy, including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria, is published by Birmingham before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.
Find Birmingham catchment area documents →King Edward VI Five Ways School: 1320 places, 99% filled: nearing capacity
King Edward VI Five Ways School has a published admission number of 1320 places. 1311 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 99%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 1320, Birmingham's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 22.5% of pupils at King Edward VI Five Ways School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Birmingham.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Birmingham publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Birmingham Council school admissions (official) →
King Edward VI Five Ways School: School Information
- Full address
- Scotland Lane, Bartley Green, Birmingham, B32 4BT
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-18 years
- Admissions policy
- Selective
- Free school meals
- 22.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 137046
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Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to King Edward VI Five Ways School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: King Edward VI Five Ways School
What is the catchment area for King Edward VI Five Ways School? ▾
The catchment area for King Edward VI Five Ways School is the geographic zone Birmingham uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Birmingham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is King Edward VI Five Ways School oversubscribed? ▾
King Edward VI Five Ways School is operating close to its capacity of 1320 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for King Edward VI Five Ways School? ▾
King Edward VI Five Ways School is a selective school: admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Birmingham publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.
What age range does King Edward VI Five Ways School cover? ▾
King Edward VI Five Ways School is a secondary school in Birmingham, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for King Edward VI Five Ways School? ▾
King Edward VI Five Ways School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.