King Edward VI Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | West End Spilsby Lincolnshire PE23 5EW |
| Phone | 01790753260 |
| Reference Number | 138783 |
King Edward VI Academy has demonstrated a good overall effectiveness in its latest inspection. The school prioritizes high expectations for pupil behavior and offers a variety of extracurricular activities, which pupils appreciate. Leaders emphasize the importance of a well-structured curriculum that allows pupils to revisit their prior learning, fostering academic growth. While the school has made significant strides in improving reading and attendance, a few students express concerns regarding their experiences at school, particularly older pupils who are struggling to connect their learning as effectively as intended. This inspection marks the school's first routine assessment since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has been taken into consideration by the inspectors.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 380 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.16%
Girls: 46.84% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 46.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 35 | 36 | 71 |
| 8 | 39 | 35 | 74 |
| 9 | 38 | 33 | 71 |
| 10 | 43 | 41 | 84 |
| 11 | 47 | 33 | 80 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 92.1% |
| White, Other | 2.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.3% |
| Unclassified | 1.1% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| African | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| Asian, Other | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 24 Jan 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 24 Jan 2023 | School inspection: |
| 26 Sep 2017 | Short inspection |
| 14 May 2014 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Leaders encourage pupils to live out school values such as ambition and resilience.
- Pupils exhibit calm and focused behavior in the classroom.
- A wide range of extracurricular opportunities caters to pupils' talents and interests.
- The curriculum is ambitious and well-organized, enhancing students' learning experiences.
- Teachers possess secure subject knowledge and effectively model new tasks.
- The school has made notable improvements in reading, with daily reading sessions.
- Leaders have prioritized and improved attendance significantly.
- Effective safeguarding arrangements are in place to protect pupils.
Areas for Improvement
- Some older pupils struggle to make complex connections in their learning.
- Pupils lack a detailed understanding of British values and have insufficient opportunities for discussion.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 39.3 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 24.1% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 48.1% |
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 | 41 | 13 |
| Third Preference | 32 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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Spilsby Primary School
Woodlands Avenue, Spilsby, Lincolnshire, PE23 5EP |
0.12 miles |
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Halton Holegate CofE Primary School
Station Road, Halton Holegate, Halton Holegate C of E Primary School, Spilsby, Lincolnshire, PE23 5PB |
1.42 miles |
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Partney Church of England Aided Primary School
Maddison Lane, Partney, Spilsby, Lincolnshire, PE23 4PX |
1.45 miles |
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Toynton All Saints Primary School
Main Road, Toynton All Saints, Spilsby, Lincolnshire, PE23 5AQ |
1.86 miles |
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Great Steeping Primary School
Great Steeping, Spilsby, Lincolnshire, PE23 5PT |
2.88 miles |
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Woodlands Academy
Partney Road, Spilsby, Lincolnshire, PE23 5EJ |
0.17 miles |
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The Eresby School, Spilsby
Eresby Avenue, Spilsby, Lincolnshire, PE23 5HU |
0.32 miles |