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King Edward VII School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

person Mrs Louisa Warde (Headteacher)

location_onSheffield, S10 2PW

language Visit Website phone 01142662518

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

1,776

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Attainment 8

50.9

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GCSE Rank

#11 in Sheffield

#1,018 of 4,024 nationally

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King Edward VII School is a Community school secondary school in Sheffield, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

King Edward VII School is a community school in Sheffield, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. The school has approximately 1,729 pupils on roll, of whom 27% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2026, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.9, placing the school #11 in Sheffield and #1,018 of 4,024 nationally. 59.70% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 26.0% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 30 A-level subjects. 53.3% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 23.4% at A*–A. In the 2022/23 leavers cohort, 28.5% progressed to Top-Third Higher Education institutions (ranked #400 nationally), out of 62.3% progressing to higher education overall. A-level value added: -0.08 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.8× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.1:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 2.0 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2026

Attainment 8 Score

50.9

across 8 GCSE slots

Grade 5+ E&M

59.70%

Grade 4+ E&M

75.80%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)26.0%

5+ GCSEs (4+ incl. E&M)71.90%

Triple Science Entry53.20%

EBacc Slot Score15.5 / 30

2025

Attainment 8 Score

50.8

across 8 GCSE slots

Grade 5+ E&M

55.10%

Grade 4+ E&M

76.40%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)24.5%

Entering EBacc49.30%

EBacc APS4.63

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.12

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.9

Grade 5+ E&M

53.60%

Entering EBacc50.50%

EBacc APS4.46

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.01

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc58%

EBacc APS4.67

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.25

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc51%

EBacc APS4.51

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.2

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc62%

EBacc APS4.75

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.04

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc81%

EBacc APS4.44

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2026

Stayed in Education / Employment

94.1%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92.3%

Apprenticeships1.8%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4.1%

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

ApprenticeshipsSP%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

ApprenticeshipsSP%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)95%

ApprenticeshipsSP%

EmploymentSP%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.08

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

254

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*5.0%

Achieving A*–A23.4%

Achieving A*–B53.3%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate90.6%

A-level subjects offered30

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.01

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

268

Retention rate92.90%

Post-18 Destinations 85.1% sustained

school Higher Education (University) 62.3%

handshake Apprenticeships 2.4%

work Employment 17.3%

Not sustained / NEET9%

2023

Avg Grade

C+

Students

293

Retention rate92.80%

Post-18 Destinations (2022/23 leavers)87.5% sustained

school Higher Education (University) 60.6%

stars Top-Third Universities 28.5%

handshake Apprenticeships 2.9%

work Employment 19.9%

Not sustained / NEET7.1%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

229

Retention rate93.4%

Post-18 Destinations 86.6% sustained

school Higher Education (University) 64.4%

handshake Apprenticeships 0.8%

work Employment 15.8%

Not sustained / NEET9.3%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results & 16-19 Destination Measures

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Ranking History & Trajectory

National & Local Authority position based on DfE performance data · Methodology

Year	Secondary Overall (Nat)	LA Rank	GCSE Attainment	Progress 8 Rank	A-Level VA	Top-Third Uni	Overall Uni (HE)
2026	#739 / 4,024	#8	#1,018	#1	—	#400	#992
2025	#873 / 3,948	#8	#1,008	#1	#1,444	#400	#992
2024	#1,537 / 4,450	#10	#1,289	#1,845	#1,140	#400	#992
2023	#1,126 / 4,321	#8	#1,108	#1,460	—	—	#999
2022	#1,691 / 4,199	#10	#1,688	#2,117	—	—	#840
2019	#759 / 2,711	#6	#763	#919	—	—	—
2018	#1,278 / 2,537	#11	#1,325	#1,432	—	—	—

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

23 May 2023

Inspection Report

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27 September 2022

Inspection Report

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24 April 2018

Inspection Report

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07 January 2015

Inspection Report

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02 July 2013

Inspection Report

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18 April 2013

Inspection Report

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11 January 2012

Inspection Report

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23 September 2009

Inspection Report

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13 September 2006

Inspection Report

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11 March 2002

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

5 Evaluations

2023-05-23

Schools with Serious Weaknesses Visit 1 EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

verified_user Safeguarding: Met

2022-09-27

S8 No Formal Designation Visit EIF

Inadequate

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Inadequate

verified_user Safeguarding: Not Met

2018-04-24

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

2015-01-07

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Latest Ungraded: School remains Good

2013-04-18

None EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

2.1%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.5%(25 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,706 pupils. During this period, there were 35 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 2.1%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,706	35	2.1%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,709	32	1.9%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,737	32	1.8%	7.4%	3
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,733	36	2.1%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,731	78	4.5%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,789	94	5.3%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,776	65	3.7%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,788	44	2.5%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,760	43	2.4%	4.7%	3
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,771	54	3.0%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,757	40	2.3%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,720	22	1.3%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,721	10	0.6%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,727	40	2.3%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,739	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,739	22	1.3%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,764	53	3.0%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,752	19	1.1%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,757	42	2.4%	3.8%	3
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,770	61	3.4%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,673	23	1.4%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,681	18	1.1%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,690	35	2.1%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,620	23	1.4%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,629	32	2.0%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,634	38	2.3%	3.1%	2

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Specific Learning Difficulty 40 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 30 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 19 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 17 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 15 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 13 pupils

Hearing Impairment 3 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

90%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

91%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

17%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree42%

agree40%

disagree8%

strongly disagree5%

don't know5%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree43%

agree39%

disagree12%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree40%

agree16%

disagree7%

strongly disagree6%

don't know1%

not applicable29%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes23%

no77%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree47%

agree30%

disagree11%

strongly disagree8%

Don't know5%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree57%

agree31%

disagree4%

strongly disagree2%

don't know6%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree61%

agree31%

disagree4%

strongly disagree3%

don't know1%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree56%

agree35%

disagree5%

strongly disagree2%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree69%

agree28%

disagree2%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree64%

agree30%

disagree2%

strongly disagree1%

don't know4%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree57%

agree29%

disagree7%

strongly disagree3%

don't know4%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes89%

no11%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ranking History & Trajectory

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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