King Edward VI CEVC School
| Type | Secondary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Grove Road Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP33 3BH |
| Phone | 01284761393 |
| Reference Number | 124856 |
King Edward VI CEVC School has effectively maintained the standards identified in its previous inspection and continues to provide a compelling educational experience for its students. Pupils enjoy attending the school, benefiting from a well-organized curriculum and a supportive environment that enhances their learning and well-being. The introduction of new behavior expectations has led to improvements in the school atmosphere, fostering a culture of kindness and support amongst students. The school's commitment to personal development and mental health education further strengthens its positive impact on student growth. While the school demonstrates many strengths, particularly in its curriculum design and teacher collaboration, there are areas for improvement. Inconsistent questioning techniques by teachers may hinder some pupils from achieving their full potential. Additionally, the school needs to increase engagement in extra-curricular activities, particularly among disadvantaged pupils. Overall, the school is progressing well and is positioned to address these challenges for continued growth.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1199 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.13%
Girls: 47.87% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 19.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 131 | 111 | 242 |
| 8 | 134 | 108 | 242 |
| 9 | 123 | 118 | 241 |
| 10 | 130 | 111 | 241 |
| 11 | 107 | 126 | 233 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 78.8% |
| White, Other | 7.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.5% |
| Unclassified | 2.1% |
| White & Asian | 1.8% |
| African | 1.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Caribbean | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.3% |
| Asian, Other | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 08 Oct 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 08 Oct 2024 | School inspection |
| 13 Oct 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 05 Mar 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Dec 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 22 Apr 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 11 Feb 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Feb 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 11 Feb 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 23 Mar 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 22 May 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a wide range of subjects and activities.
- School has a coherent and well-structured curriculum.
- Teachers possess a high level of subject knowledge.
- Effective support for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
- Strong focus on personal development and mental health education.
- Improvements in behavior due to new expectations.
- The school successfully engages with parents and keeps them informed.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent use of effective questioning techniques by teachers.
- Low engagement of some pupils in extra-curricular activities.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 45.4 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 38% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 57.2% |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 161 | 31 |
| Third Preference | 63 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 12 | 5 |
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