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King Edward VI Five Ways School
Scotland Lane, Bartley Green, Birmingham B32 4BT
King Edward VI Five Ways School is a selective, Christian academy. It has about 1,300 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In November 2008 the school was rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of King Edward VI Academy Trust Birmingham. (Other schools in this trust include King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy, King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls, King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls, King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls and King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys.)
Particular strengths include Attainment, Attendance, Destinations and Progress. Relative weaknesses include Representation, Environment, Finances and Admissions.
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Attainment: Excellent. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both excellent. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Attendance: Excellent. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very low.
Destinations: Excellent. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite high. Show details
Progress: Excellent. Up to age 16 it is excellent, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Excellent. Progress up to age 16 is excellent. Progress at 16-18 is poor. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Sixth form: Above average. Attainment is excellent, progress is about average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Admissions: Below average. The occupancy rate is quite high. There is an entrance exam.
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Environment: Poor. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all quite high.
Representation: Out of balance. The socio-economic mix is out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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