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King Edward VI CEVC School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted
personMr Deri O'Regan
location_onBury St Edmunds, IP33 3BH
language Visit Website phone 1284761393
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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2019

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Students

1,196

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Attainment 8

45.4

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GCSE Rank

#15 in Suffolk

#1,662 of 3,216 nationally

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King Edward VI CEVC School is a Voluntary controlled school secondary school in Bury St Edmunds, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.2×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

King Edward VI CEVC School is a voluntary controlled school in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, admitting pupils aged 11-16. The school has approximately 1,199 pupils on roll, of whom 20% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.4, placing the school #15 in Suffolk and #1,662 of 3,216 nationally. 38.00% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 21.9% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2019. The school's current overall rating is Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.2× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.0:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 3 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 12.1 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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

Academic Performance

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025
Progress 8 Score

-

Attainment 8

45.4

Grade 5+ E&M

38.00%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)21.9%
Entering EBacc16.60%
EBacc APS3.93
2024
Progress 8 Score

-0.1

vs National Avg
Attainment 8

42.9

Grade 5+ E&M

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Entering EBacc18.40%
EBacc APS3.72
2023
Progress 8 Score

0.05

vs National Avg
Attainment 8

45.3

Grade 5+ E&M

-%

Entering EBacc21%
EBacc APS3.92
2022
Progress 8 Score

0.21

vs National Avg
Attainment 8

49.7

Grade 5+ E&M

-%

Entering EBacc22%
EBacc APS4.26
2021
Progress 8 Score

-

Attainment 8

-

Grade 5+ E&M

-%

Entering EBacc20%
EBacc APS-
2019
Progress 8 Score

0.26

vs National Avg
Attainment 8

47.9

Grade 5+ E&M

-%

Entering EBacc25%
EBacc APS4.18
2018
Progress 8 Score

0.28

vs National Avg
Attainment 8

49.5

Grade 5+ E&M

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Entering EBacc31%
EBacc APS4.29
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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

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%
Apprenticeships1%
Employment3%
Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%
2024
Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%
Apprenticeships3%
Employment4%
Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%
2023
Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%
Apprenticeships3%
Employment3%
Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%
2022
Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%
Apprenticeships2%
Employment1%
Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%
2021
Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%
Apprenticeships1%
Employment3%
Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

Ofsted History

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Inspection History

2 Evaluations
S5 Inspection Legacy
Good
Education
No Judgement
Behaviour
No Judgement
Development
No Judgement
Leadership
Good
None Legacy
Good
Education
No Judgement
Behaviour
No Judgement
Development
No Judgement
Leadership
Good

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