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King Edward VI School

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

personMs J Rutherford

location_onLichfield, WS14 9EE

language Visit Website phone 1543255714

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2017

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Students

1,607

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Attainment 8

52.2

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GCSE Rank

#5 in Staffordshire

#699 of 3,216 nationally

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King Edward VI School is a Community school secondary school in Lichfield, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.1×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

King Edward VI School is a community school in Lichfield, Staffordshire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. The school has approximately 1,627 pupils on roll, of whom 13% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 52.2, placing the school #5 in Staffordshire and #699 of 3,216 nationally. 57.50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 23.3% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 20 A-level subjects. 45.4% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 19.9% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.07 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2017. The school's current overall rating is Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.1× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.5:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 2.1 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)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

52.2

Grade 5+ E&M

57.50%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)23.3%

Entering EBacc43.70%

EBacc APS4.61

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.18

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

53.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc44.70%

EBacc APS4.77

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.18

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc53%

EBacc APS4.79

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.41

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

58.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc41%

EBacc APS5.21

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc42%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.24

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

54.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc54%

EBacc APS5.02

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.29

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

55.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc61%

EBacc APS5.08

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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.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

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

Apprenticeships2%

EmploymentSP%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)96%

Apprenticeships1%

EmploymentSP%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

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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

-0.07

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

180

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*3.9%

Achieving A*–A19.9%

Achieving A*–B45.4%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate96.7%

A-level subjects offered20

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.05

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

175

Retention rate96.60%

2023

Avg Grade

C+

Students

184

Retention rate93.50%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

155

Retention rate98.1%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

18 October 2022

Inspection Report

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11 October 2017

Inspection Report

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06 March 2014

Inspection Report

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23 February 2012

Inspection Report

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13 September 2010

Inspection Report

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30 June 2010

Inspection Report

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22 November 2006

Inspection Report

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04 February 2002

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2017-10-11

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2014-03-06

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2012-02-23

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

2.6%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.6%(26 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,627 pupils. During this period, there were 43 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 2.6%, 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)	1,627	43	2.6%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,621	25	1.5%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,626	53	3.3%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,630	41	2.5%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,634	28	1.7%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,603	35	2.2%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,607	29	1.8%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,613	26	1.6%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,547	27	1.7%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,545	20	1.3%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,539	6	0.4%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,497	6	0.4%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,505	3	0.2%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,504	1	0.1%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,425	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,425	7	0.5%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,429	15	1.0%	4.2%	3
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,375	10	0.7%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,378	12	0.9%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,382	5	0.4%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,387	4	0.3%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,389	6	0.4%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,384	4	0.3%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,356	4	0.3%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,354	10	0.7%	3.3%	2
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,357	11	0.8%	3.1%	0

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.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 42 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 40 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 37 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 23 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 6 pupils

Hearing Impairment 5 pupils

Visual Impairment 4 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 3 pupils

Multi-Sensory 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.

89.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

90.0%Positive

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

10.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree31%

agree49%

disagree11%

strongly disagree6%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree18%

agree34%

disagree33%

strongly disagree9%

don't know6%

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

strongly agree26%

agree23%

disagree14%

strongly disagree10%

don't know3%

not applicable25%

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

yes13%

no87%

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

strongly agree25%

agree43%

disagree25%

strongly disagree4%

dont know4%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree41%

agree37%

disagree10%

strongly disagree6%

don't know6%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree39%

agree42%

disagree10%

strongly disagree4%

don't know5%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree31%

agree42%

disagree20%

strongly disagree5%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree43%

agree47%

disagree7%

strongly disagree3%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree49%

agree41%

disagree4%

strongly disagree3%

don't know4%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree31%

agree41%

disagree14%

strongly disagree6%

don't know8%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes81%

no19%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

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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Painsley Catholic College

The Friary School

John Taylor High School

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Blessed William Howard Catholic School

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