King Edward VI Five Ways SchoolScotland Lane , Birmingham

Located in Birmingham, King Edward VI Five Ways School is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

King Edward VI Five Ways School currently has around 1311 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 64% boys and 36% girls. Around 22.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 4.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 10.2%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 22.7%. indian pupils make up about 19.3% , followed by other mixed at 14%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 100% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (99%) , including 87% who stay in school sixth forms and 1% progressing to further education , while 1% enter apprenticeships .