E-ACT Shenley Academy vs King Edward VI Five Ways School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
E-ACT Shenley Academy
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
746 students
King Edward VI Five Ways School
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,324 students
| Measure | E-ACT Shenley Academy Birmingham, West Midlands | King Edward VI Five Ways School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 9 Lower 50% | 93 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #478 of 493 | #12 of 493 |
| National rank | #3978 of 4,090 | #191 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 746 | 1,324 |
| Pupils on roll | 746 | 1,324 |
| Free school meals | 59.8% | 17.4% |
| Capacity filled | 77.3% | 100.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 31.6 | 75.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 17.3% | 96.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 40.3% | 100% |
| EBacc average points | 2.70 | 7.43 |
| A level points per entry | – | 43.4 |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | shenleyacademy.e-act.org.uk/ | www.kefw.org |
The verdict
- •King Edward VI Five Ways School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.9 vs 9.3).
- •King Edward VI Five Ways School is the larger school with 1,324 students compared with 746.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is E-ACT Shenley Academy better than King Edward VI Five Ways School?
On the Success Index (England), King Edward VI Five Ways School ranks higher (92.9 vs 9.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are E-ACT Shenley Academy and King Edward VI Five Ways School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
E-ACT Shenley Academy: 746. King Edward VI Five Ways School: 1,324. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do E-ACT Shenley Academy and King Edward VI Five Ways School rank in West Midlands?
E-ACT Shenley Academy is 478th of 493 and King Edward VI Five Ways School is 12th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).