Ranked Amongst the Best – A Fantastic Achievement

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.