King Edward VI Five Ways School
Scotland Lane, Bartley Green,
Birmingham, B32 4BT
Tel: 0121 475 3535
Admissions
Admission to King Edward VI Five Ways School is usually at two entry key points: Year 7 for Main School and Year 12 for Sixth Form. However, there may be opportunities for in-year admissions should places become available in Years 7, 8, 9 or 10.
The King Edward VI Academy Trust Board have determined the qualifying score for entry in September 2025 will remain at 205. The priority score will be 224.
The school’s proposed 2027 admissions policy can be viewed below. The consultation opens on 24th November 2025 and closes on 5th January 2026. During this time, you can comment on the proposed arrangements by visiting the Birmingham BeHeard website.
Click to view the Admissions timeline (2026 entry)
Admissions timeline (2026 entry)
6th May 2025
Test registration opens
You can register your child for the entrance test from this date by visiting
https://westmidlandsgrammarschools.co.uk/
13th June 2025
Reasonable adjustments deadline
Contact the Admissions office to request the relevant form.
28th June 2025
Test registration deadline
4pm is the deadline for registering for the entrance test. It is not possible to register for the test after this time.
Early September 2025
Test Information
Information will be posted to your home address.
13th September 2025
Entrance Test
Your child sits the entrance test on this date.
27th October 2025
11+ Entrance Examination Results released
The entrance test results will be sent prior to you completing your Local Authority preference form – Note this is not the offer of a place.
31st October 2025
Preference form submission deadline (11:59pm)
You must have applied for school places via your local authority by this date. You are advised to wait for the entrance test results before applying for school places.
2nd March 2026
National Offer Day
1st March or next working day is the national date for local authorities to notify parents which school their child has been offered.
For more information please visit:
Admissions 2026/27
We are consulting on our admission arrangements for the 2026/27 academic year. The proposed arrangements can be viewed here [link to draft policy when uploaded]. Should you wish to comment on the proposals please visit OAA- Proposed Admission Arrangements for September 2026/2027 – Birmingham City Council – Citizen Space
Proposed Admissions Arrangements 2026-2027
Proposed Catchment Area Map 2026-2027
Admissions Timetable
The Grammar Schools in Birmingham Entrance Test
If your child is currently in Year 5 and you would like them to sit the entrance test for entry to Year 7, you will need to register online for the test – for the relevant dates please follow the link below to the Birmingham Grammar Schools Admissions Timetable.
If any dates/plans regarding the entrance test change from those already published, this will be communicated as soon as possible. We are monitoring the situation and will follow advice and guidance from the Government.
Register for the Entrance Test:
www.westmidlandsgrammarschools.co.uk
In-Year Admissions (Years 7 to 11)
At any point from the January after the student starts Year 7, parents/carers may apply for a place at the school. In-year vacancies normally only become available if a current student is leaving the school.
Any applicant who cannot be offered a place will be added to the relevant year of the school’s waiting list. If a vacancy arises, candidates on the waiting list will be invited to take a test and the place will be awarded to the highest scoring candidate above a minimum standard.
Parents/carers will need to reapply at the start of each academic year if they want their child to be included on the waiting list where a place cannot be offered.
Please note: Students must be resident in the UK to apply for the waiting list.
Please click on the link below and complete the application form. We will be in touch once a place becomes available in the relevant Year group.
Please ensure you are filling in the correct in year application form.
2025-26 In-year Admission Application Form
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Admissions Officer on 0121 475 3535 ext. 229
ATOM
At the King Edward VI Foundation, we welcome children from all backgrounds into our schools.
As part of our efforts to further improve the accessibility of our schools, children who are eligible for the Pupil Premium can receive early access to our online support platform to help them to become familiar with the kinds of questions that will be in the entrance test. We partner with Atom Home to deliver this support.
If your child is in Year 4 or 5 and has been eligible for free school meals at any point in the last six years, please fill in the form by clicking the button below. You will be given free access to Atom Home for your child when their Pupil Premium status has been verified by their primary school.
Follow this link to access the form.
Atom is a fun, free platform which adapts to your child’s level. As a parent, you will be able to see how your child is progressing and keep up to date with new homework your child has been assigned.