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King Edward VI Five Ways School
Scotland Lane, Bartley Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B32 4BT, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
94.7 / 100
Top 5%
Better than 95% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,311
Capacity
1,320
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, boasting a remarkable GCSE Attainment 8 score of 75.9, placing it in the top 1% nationally. All students achieved at least a grade 4 in English and Maths, with 97% reaching grade 5 or above, indicating a solid foundation in core subjects. Additionally, 89% of pupils progress to university, with 70% attending top-third institutions, reflecting the school's commitment to preparing students for future success.
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Last inspected: 28 November 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 75.9 | Top 1% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 100% | Top 1% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 97% | Top 2% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 95% | Top 1% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 92% | Top 1% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 89% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 70% | Top 20% |
Based on 195 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British22.7%
Asian Indian19.3%
Mixed Other14.0%
Black African7.9%
Other5.6%
Asian Pakistani5.1%
Asian Other4.6%
White Other4.4%
Asian Chinese4.3%
Mixed W+Asian3.2%
Black Other2.6%
Black Caribbean1.4%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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52.43210, -1.99931 · B32 4BT
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN137046
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.kefw.org
Frequently asked questions
What is King Edward VI Five Ways School rated by Ofsted?
King Edward VI Five Ways School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 November 2023.
Is King Edward VI Five Ways School a good school?
King Edward VI Five Ways School scores 94.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 5% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at King Edward VI Five Ways School in GCSEs?
King Edward VI Five Ways School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 75.9. 100% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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