King Edward VI Five Ways Wed, 10 Sep 2025 10:26:10 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 ‘Fiver for Five Ways’ – Fundraising Appeal Launched /fiver-for-five-ways-fundraising-appeal-launched/ Wed, 10 Sep 2025 10:25:04 +0000 /?p=2966 We are pleased to launch our Fiver for Five Ways fundraising appeal. Like many state schools, we are facing increasing financial pressures. Rising costs and reduced government funding have made it harder to provide the high-quality education and enriching experiences we want for all our students. To help bridge the gap, we are inviting families to consider […]

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]]> We are pleased to launch our Fiver for Five Ways fundraising appeal.

Like many state schools, we are facing increasing financial pressures. Rising costs and reduced government funding have made it harder to provide the high-quality education and enriching experiences we want for all our students.

To help bridge the gap, we are inviting families to consider a voluntary donation of:

  • £5 per month,
  • one-off gift of £60,
  • ǰwhatever you can afford to give.

 

Every contribution, big or small, will make a real difference.
Your donations will help us:
  • Protect the quality of classroom teaching
  • Maintain enrichment opportunities and extracurricular activities
  • Invest in vital resources and facilities
How to donate:
  • ViParentPay
  • Using the donation link on the school homepage
  • Or by bank transfer – details can be found in the letter on the School Website (Letters section)

 

Thank you for supporting our school community.
Every fiver counts. Every donation matters.

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]]> Ranked Amongst the Best – A Fantastic Achievement /ranked-amongst-the-best-a-fantastic-achievement/ Tue, 09 Sep 2025 15:07:26 +0000 /?p=2948 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 […]

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]]> 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.

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]]> Incredible Achievement for Daphne! /%f0%9f%8f%85-incredible-achievement-for-daphne/ Fri, 05 Sep 2025 12:06:45 +0000 /?p=2899 This July, Daphne (L6) proudly represented Germany at the European Girls Olympiad in Informatics for the third consecutive year – and brought home Gold Medal, finishing 16th out of 227 participants! Over two intense contest days, Daphne tackled eight challenging algorithmic programming problems in just five hours each day. Her success reflects her dedication, with weekly team training […]

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]]> This July, Daphne (L6) proudly represented Germany at the European Girls Olympiad in Informatics for the third consecutive year – and brought home Gold Medal, finishing 16th out of 227 participants!
Over two intense contest days, Daphne tackled eight challenging algorithmic programming problems in just five hours each day. Her success reflects her dedication, with weekly team training and regular participation in online practice contests.
We are incredibly proud of her remarkable achievement – well done, Daphne! 🌟
#InformaticsOlympiad #StudentSuccess #ProudSchool #KEFW #EGOI2025

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]]> Exam Results 2025 – A Record-Breaking Year! /exam-results-2025-a-record-breaking-year/ Fri, 05 Sep 2025 12:05:57 +0000 /?p=2894 We’re incredibly proud to share some of the key highlights from this summer’s exam results and university destinations. 🏆 Top 100 secondary schools nationally (#36) 🥇 Top 10 in the West Midlands (#7) 🏅 Top 5 鶹ýs nationally 🎓 GCSE & A Level Success 100% GCSE pass rate (including English & Maths) 52% […]

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]]> We’re incredibly proud to share some of the key highlights from this summer’s exam results and university destinations.


🏆 Top 100 secondary schools nationally (#36)
🥇 Top 10 in the West Midlands (#7)
🏅 Top 5 鶹ýs nationally


🎓 GCSE & A Level Success
100% GCSE pass rate (including English & Maths)
52% of GCSE grades were 9 – 8
75% of GCSE grades were 9 – 7
52% of A Level grades were A* – A
81% of A Level grades were A* – B


🎯 University & Career Destinations
12 students to Oxbridge (a school record!)
24 studying Medicine, 5 Dentistry, 4 Veterinary Science (all school records!)
90%+ to first-choice universities (a school record!)

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]]> Year 11 Class of 2025 Shine Bright on Results Day /year-11-class-of-2025-shine-bright-on-results-day/ Thu, 21 Aug 2025 20:22:31 +0000 /?p=2852 We are delighted to see our 2025 Year 11 cohort achieving a 100% pass rate including English and Mathematics. With dedication, determination, and a commitment to excellence, the students of King Edward Five Ways have achieved superb success in their GCSE results this year. Dr Simon Bird, Headmaster, commented, “We are incredibly proud of our Year […]

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We are delighted to see our 2025 Year 11 cohort achieving a 100% pass rate including English and Mathematics. With dedication, determination, and a commitment to excellence, the students of King Edward Five Ways have achieved superb success in their GCSE results this year.
Dr Simon Bird, Headmaster, commented, “We are incredibly proud of our Year Eleven students for their outstanding performance, which has laid a strong foundation for their journey into the Sixth Form. Congratulations to each and every student, you all deserve every success. A special thank you to our dedicated staff, whose expertise and passion have guided our students to such success. Thank you also to our parents and our wider community here at KEFW. Well done, everyone!”
Key headlines:
·        100% pass rate including English and Mathematics
·        52% of all grades were 9 and 8 (A* and A equivalent)
·        75% of all grades were 9 to 7 (A* and A equivalent)
·        Over 20 students achieved all 9 and 8 grades (A* and A equivalent)
·        2 Subjects achieved 100% 9 and 8 grades
·        The average Attainment 8 score was 76. On average, this is equivalent to each student attaining at least 60% of all their grades at 8.
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]]> A Record Breaking Year at 鶹ý /a-record-breaking-year-at-king-edward-vi-five-ways-school/ Fri, 15 Aug 2025 08:27:51 +0000 /?p=2838 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 […]

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]]> 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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]]> PTI Subject Mark Awards 2025 /pti-subject-mark-awards-2025/ Mon, 21 Jul 2025 09:50:37 +0000 /?p=2731 Our English and Maths departments have been awarded The PTI Subject Mark for 2025. The Mark acknowledges a department’s work as a member of the Department Development Programme over the last year. Members commit to developing a challenging curriculum, enthusing pupils through extra-curricular subject-based activities, enriching teachers’ own subject knowledge and encouraging subject links. The […]

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]]> Our English and Maths departments have been awarded The PTI Subject Mark for 2025. The Mark acknowledges a department’s work as a member of the Department Development Programme over the last year. Members commit to developing a challenging curriculum, enthusing pupils through extra-curricular subject-based activities, enriching teachers’ own subject knowledge and encouraging subject links. The departments have been awarded the Mark in recognition of their achievement across these four key development areas which place subject at the heart of teaching.

This is a wonderful achievement and exemplifies the high levels of teaching and learning at Five Ways as well as building upon the successes of 2024!
Congratulations!

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]]> Introducing ‘Cǰܲ’ – Our New Student-Led Medical Magazine /introducing-corpus-our-new-student-led-medical-magazine/ Tue, 08 Jul 2025 14:46:32 +0000 /?p=2630 We are delighted to present the very first edition of ‘Cǰܲ’, 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) […]

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]]> We are delighted to present the very first edition of ‘Cǰܲ’, 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, ‘Cǰܲ’ 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:
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Well done to all contributors – and especially to Miracle – for producing such a thoughtful, professional and impressive publication.

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]]> Summer Concert 2025 /summer-concert-2025/ Tue, 24 Jun 2025 13:00:07 +0000 /?p=2599 Summer Concert 2025 Join us for our final concert of the year! The KEFW Summer Concert takes place on Wednesday 9th July 2025 in the Sanders Hall. Refreshments from 5.00pm Performance begins at 5.30pm Tickets available from the Music Office £5 Adults £3 Concessions £12 Family Ticket Expect a wonderful evening of music and student […]

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]]> Summer Concert 2025

Join us for our final concert of the year! The KEFW Summer Concert takes place on Wednesday 9th July 2025 in the Sanders Hall.

  • Refreshments from 5.00pm

  • Performance begins at 5.30pm

  • Tickets available from the Music Office

    • £5 Adults

    • £3 Concessions

    • £12 Family Ticket

Expect a wonderful evening of music and student talent. We can’t wait to see you there! 
#KEFW #SummerConcert #LiveMusic #StudentTalent

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]]> National Recognition for Five Ways! /national-recognition-for-five-ways/ Thu, 05 Jun 2025 11:39:34 +0000 /?p=2549 We’re proud to share that KEFW has been recognised by FFT for outstanding student progress across both the Autumn and Spring terms of 2024/25 – placing us in the Top 10% of all secondary schools in England. A huge well done to our students and staff for their continued hard work and commitment! 👏 #ProudSchool […]

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]]> We’re proud to share that KEFW has been recognised by FFT for outstanding student progress across both the Autumn and Spring terms of 2024/25 – placing us in the Top 10% of all secondary schools in England.

A huge well done to our students and staff for their continued hard work and commitment! 👏

#ProudSchool #StudentSuccess #Top10Percent #KEFW

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