King Edward VI Five Ways School vs Woodcock Hill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King Edward VI Five Ways School
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,324 students
Woodcock Hill Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
199 students
| Measure | King Edward VI Five Ways School Birmingham, West Midlands | Woodcock Hill Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 93 Top 5% | 9 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #12 of 493 | #1634 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #191 of 4,090 | #15324 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,324 | 199 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,324 | 199 |
| Free school meals | 17.4% | 69.2% |
| Capacity filled | 100.3% | 94.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 45% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 75.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 96.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 100% | – |
| EBacc average points | 7.43 | – |
| A level points per entry | 43.4 | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.kefw.org | www.woodcockhillprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •King Edward VI Five Ways School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.9 vs 9.2).
- •King Edward VI Five Ways School is the larger school with 1,324 students compared with 199.
- •King Edward VI Five Ways School is a academy school while Woodcock Hill Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 King Edward VI Five Ways School better than Woodcock Hill Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), King Edward VI Five Ways School ranks higher (92.9 vs 9.2 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 King Edward VI Five Ways School and Woodcock Hill Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
King Edward VI Five Ways School: 1,324. Woodcock Hill Primary School: 199. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King Edward VI Five Ways School and Woodcock Hill Primary School rank in West Midlands?
King Edward VI Five Ways School is 12th of 493 and Woodcock Hill Primary School is 1634th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).