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King Edward VI Five Ways School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

King Edward VI Five Ways School is a 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 — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

1,311

Pupils

1,320

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

King Edward VI Five Ways School Catchment Area Information

Entry to King Edward VI Five Ways School is selective — 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.

Operating near capacity: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions — King Edward VI Five Ways School

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 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.