The 11 Plus test for King Edward VI Five Ways School
King Edward VI Five Ways School in Bartley Green admits through the Birmingham (King Edward Consortium & SuttonTrust) 11 plus, which uses GL Assessment papers. The test covers English, Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning. King Edward VI Consortium: one combined paper, multiple-choice, with results valid for all eight foundation schools. Sutton Coldfield Grammars run a separate joint test.
Tests sat in mid‑September of Year 6.
Dates, pass marks and admissions criteria are set locally and change each year, so always confirm the current details with the school and your local authority.
How to prepare
The most useful preparation is practice in the GL Assessment style under timed conditions. Regular mock exams build exam stamina and show where your child stands against the wider cohort, so you can focus revision on the areas that need it most.
Our live, invigilated mock exams mirror the Birmingham (King Edward Consortium & SuttonTrust) format and report a standardised score, a section breakdown and a UK-wide ranking after every sitting.
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