We’re incredibly proud to share that King Edward VI Five Ways has been ranked 53rd nationally in The Telegraph’s recently published Top UK Secondary School Rankings – making us the highest-ranked grammar school in Birmingham!

The ranking takes into account a number of key areas such as :

The proportion of students achieving Grade 5 or above in both GCSE English and Maths

The overall attainment score for all students across eight key GCSE subjects (known as the Attainment 8 score)

The Progress 8 score, which reflects how far students progress from the end of primary school through to their GCSEs

The above areas total a maximum score of 40 points where Five Ways scored an impressive 38 out of 40, with over 81% of students achieving Grade 5 or higher in both English and Maths – reflecting the dedication of our students, staff, and wider school community. This gives Five Ways an overall rating of Very Good which is the highest available.

This national recognition is a testament to our ongoing commitment to academic excellence, strong student support, and well-rounded education.

Congratulations to all our staff and students whose hard work and passion continue to make Five Ways a truly outstanding place to learn.

We are incredibly proud to celebrate an outstanding set of Sixth Form results for 2025. With over 90% of students securing their first-choice destination, including university and apprenticeships, this year’s cohort has truly excelled.

📊 Key Highlights:

• Over 80% of all grades were A*–B

• Over 52% of all grades were A* or A

• 12 Oxbridge places – a new school record

• 24 students going on to study Medicine – a new school record

• 5 students heading into Dentistry – another record

• 2 students going into Veterinary Science

• The average point score per entry was an impressive 44

These results are a testament to the students’ hard work, the support of our dedicated staff, and the encouragement from parents and carers. Set against the backdrop of national GCSE deflation, these achievements are even more remarkable.

Congratulations to our incredible students – your futures are bright!

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We are delighted to present the very first edition of ‘Corpus’, a brand-new medical magazine created entirely by students here at King Edward VI Five Ways. This exciting publication is packed with insightful and engaging articles exploring a wide range of topics within the fields of medicine, healthcare, and science.

Spearheaded by Miracle (Lower Sixth) as Editor-in-Chief, ‘Corpus’ showcases the passion, curiosity and academic excellence of our aspiring medics. From ethical debates to developments in medical technology, each article reflects the enthusiasm and depth of thought our students bring to the subject.

The magazine not only celebrates their hard work, but also offers inspiration and valuable information to anyone interested in pursuing a career in healthcare or medical sciences.

We are incredibly proud of everyone involved in bringing this first volume to life and look forward to future editions as the publication grows.

📖 You can read the full magazine here:
👉 Corpus: Medic Magazine 2025 – Volume 1

Well done to all contributors – and especially to Miracle – for producing such a thoughtful, professional and impressive publication.