About the school
King Edward VI Five Ways School admits at two main entry points: Year 7 and Year 12, and it may also offer in-year admissions for Years 7 to 10 when places become available. The site states the school is part of the King Edward VI Foundation / Academy Trust and gives its address as Scotland Lane, Bartley Green, Birmingham.
| School type | Grammar · Co-educational |
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| Sixth form | Yes |
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Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | Consortium paper |
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| Consortium | West Midlands Grammar Schools |
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| Delivery | To be confirmed |
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📄 Free King Edward VI Five Ways School practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | Catchment gives priority |
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| Detail | The admissions page links to an 'Admissions Catchment Map 2026'. The page also states the qualifying score for entry in September 2025 was 205 and the priority score was 224. The school offers free Atom Home familiarisation support for children eligible for Pupil Premium. |
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Key dates
| Registration opens | 5 May 2026 |
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| Registration deadline | 26 Jun 2026 |
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| Typical exam date | 12 Sep 2026 |
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For 2027 entry, the school page shows: registration opened 2026-05-05, reasonable adjustments deadline 2026-06-12 at 4pm, registration deadline 2026-06-26 at 4pm, test information sent in early September 2026, entrance test on 2026-09-12, results released 2026-10-16, local authority preference deadline 2026-10-31, and National Offer Day 2027-03-01. The page directs parents to the Birmingham Grammar Schools / West Midlands Grammar Schools admissions timetable for relevant dates.
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