11 Plus Tuition for King Edward VI Five Ways School

King Edward VI Five Ways School was founded in 1883 and takes its name from the Five Ways area of Birmingham, where it was originally located before moving to Bartley Green. It is the only co-educational grammar school in the King Edward VI Foundation group.

King Edward VI Five Ways School has a Published Admission Number of around 180 places for Year 7 each year, admitting both boys and girls. It is heavily oversubscribed and ranks among the top-performing schools in the country, so thorough preparation is essential.

King Edward VI Five Ways School uses the West Midlands Grammar Schools Entrance Test, provided by GL Assessment. It consists of two papers of around 60 minutes, divided into timed sections covering English Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Maths and Non-Verbal & Spatial Reasoning, all multiple-choice, sat on Saturday 12th September 2026.

Places are allocated primarily on test score, with at least 25% guaranteed for children eligible for Pupil Premium who reach the qualifying score. The King Edward VI Foundation schools now also operate catchment areas, so families should check the current admissions policy according to where they live.

The entrance test is held on Saturday 12th September 2026. Registration is completed online through the West Midlands Grammar Schools website; for 2027 entry it opened on 5th May 2026 and closes at 4pm on Friday 26th June 2026, with no late registrations permitted.

Yes. King Edward VI Five Ways School offers a wide range of extracurricular activities including sport, music, drama, clubs and leadership opportunities, preparing students for success in higher education and their chosen careers.

Yes, all our tuition is available both in-person at our Edgbaston, Birmingham centre and online via live video sessions. Online tuition gives families across Birmingham and the wider West Midlands access to our expert tutors without the need to travel. The quality and personalisation of sessions is identical in both formats.