King Edward VI School

Type Secondary / Academy converter
Age Range 11-18
Religion Unknown
Address Chapel Lane
Stratford-upon-Avon
Warwickshire
CV37 6BE
Phone 01789293351
Reference Number 137302

King Edward VI School has been rated as outstanding in all areas of its performance during its first inspection under the Education Act since becoming an academy. The school offers an ambitious and inspiring curriculum that excites students, fostering an environment where they can thrive and achieve their best. Pupils are actively engaged in learning, supported by dedicated staff who prioritize well-being and maintain a culture of respect and inclusion. Almost all students participate in extra-curricular activities, adding to the vibrancy of the school community.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 869
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 79.86%
Girls: 20.14%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 2.2%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 13.9%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 22.3

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
7 90 Unknown 90
8 90 Unknown 90
9 90 Unknown 90
10 90 Unknown 90
11 90 Unknown 90
12 123 84 207
13 121 91 212

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 49.9%
Indian 18.6%
Mixed, Other 8.7%
Unclassified 7.9%
White, Other 4.1%
Pakistani 2.8%
White & Asian 2.3%
Chinese 1%
White & Black (African) 0.9%
Asian, Other 0.9%
African 0.3%
Irish 0.3%

Overall Ofsted Rating Outstanding
 >  Quality of education Outstanding
  >  Behaviour & Attitude Outstanding
  >  Personal Development Outstanding
  >  Leadership & Management Outstanding
  >  Sixth Form Provision Outstanding
Last Report Date 30 Nov 2021
Date Report
30 Nov 2021 School inspection:
14 Feb 2012 Academy conversion letter
30 Jun 2010 Interim assessment
Previously as King Edward VI School
30 Jun 2010 Interim assessment
20 Jan 2009 Curriculum and development visit
20 Jan 2009 Curriculum and development visit
27 Sep 2006 Full inspection:
27 Sep 2006 Full inspection:
28 Jan 2002 Full inspection
28 Jan 2002 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Exceptional leadership and management that fosters a culture of high expectations.
  • A curriculum that is both ambitious and inspirational, with a strong focus on depth and breadth.
  • Exemplary behavior and attitudes from pupils, promoting a respectful and polite school environment.
  • Strong support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
  • Active involvement of sixth form students in leadership and community service.

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)
83.3

GCSE Results

Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 100%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) 100%

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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Points

Points Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Average Points 46.41
Average Points (best 3) 46.38

Grades

School Local Nationwide
Average Grade A- C+ C+
Average Grade (best 3) A- C+ C+
Percentage Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Students getting AAB or better 53.8%
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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 63 1
Third Preference 25 0
From another Local Authority 132 15

Previous Years

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Destinations after GCSE's

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 >  School Sixth Form
 >  Sixth Form College
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