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The King Edmund School

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

personMr Jonathan Osborn

corporate_fareTHE KING EDMUND SCHOOL

location_onRochford, SS4 1TL

language Visit Website phone 1702545771

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,516

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Attainment 8

36.3

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GCSE Rank

#71 in Essex

#2,938 of 3,216 nationally

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The King Edmund School is a Academy converter secondary school in Rochford, serving ages 11-19. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

The King Edmund School is an academy converter in Rochford, Essex, admitting pupils aged 11-19. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of THE KING EDMUND SCHOOL. The school has approximately 1,354 pupils on roll, of whom 34% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 36.3, placing the school #71 in Essex and #2,938 of 3,216 nationally. 22.50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 8.2% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 19 A-level subjects. 13.6% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 2.4% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.34 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. 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 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.1:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 3 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 11.1 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

36.3

Grade 5+ E&M

22.50%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)8.2%

Entering EBacc7.20%

EBacc APS2.86

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.83

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

34.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc4.70%

EBacc APS2.7

2023

Progress 8 Score

-1.00

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

35.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc5%

EBacc APS2.68

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.61

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc7%

EBacc APS3.09

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc14%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.79

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

36.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc2%

EBacc APS2.87

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.45

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc3%

EBacc APS3.1

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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

88%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)79%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

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

Apprenticeships1%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

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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

-0.34

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

D+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*–A2.4%

Achieving A*–B13.6%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate83.3%

A-level subjects offered19

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.29

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate90.70%

2023

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate97.40%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate94.4%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

23 January 2024

Inspection Report

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06 November 2019

Inspection Report

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13 November 2018

Inspection Report

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22 April 2015

Inspection Report

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27 September 2013

Inspection Report

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30 April 2013

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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25 January 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

5 Evaluations

2024-01-23

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2019-11-06

S5 Inspection EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2018-11-13

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2015-04-22

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2013-04-30

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

Requires improvement

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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

13.0%per term

warning Above Average

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

6.5%(88 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

2pupils

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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 1,354 pupils. During this period, there were 176 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 13.0%, which is above 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)	1,354	176	13.0%	7.3%	2
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,361	125	9.2%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,408	150	10.7%	7.4%	3
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,430	127	8.9%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,443	119	8.2%	8.2%	3
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,502	120	8.0%	6.6%	2
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,516	120	7.9%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,530	71	4.6%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,561	90	5.8%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,573	61	3.9%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,577	56	3.6%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,592	61	3.8%	3.6%	2
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,600	7	0.4%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,608	64	4.0%	3.9%	2
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,543	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,543	45	2.9%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,556	33	2.1%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,574	41	2.6%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,583	96	6.1%	3.8%	2
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,581	85	5.4%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,577	81	5.1%	3.4%	3
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,594	51	3.2%	3.0%	2
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,603	80	5.0%	3.7%	2
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,569	68	4.3%	3.0%	2
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,581	31	2.0%	3.3%	2
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,586	64	4.0%	3.1%	1

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 48 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 48 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 34 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 20 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 16 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 7 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 pupils

Physical Disability 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.

73.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

76.0%Positive

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

17.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree22%

agree44%

disagree19%

strongly disagree8%

don't know7%

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

strongly agree18%

agree37%

disagree33%

strongly disagree11%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree29%

agree23%

disagree16%

strongly disagree13%

don't know2%

not applicable16%

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

yes30%

no70%

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

strongly agree35%

agree21%

disagree19%

strongly disagree23%

dont know2%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree27%

agree47%

disagree16%

strongly disagree3%

don't know6%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree29%

agree42%

disagree20%

strongly disagree6%

don't know2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree28%

agree50%

disagree14%

strongly disagree7%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree43%

agree49%

disagree6%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree53%

agree41%

disagree2%

strongly disagree3%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree26%

agree33%

disagree16%

strongly disagree9%

don't know15%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes69%

no31%

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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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King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford

Chelmsford County High School for Girls

Colchester Royal Grammar School

Colchester County High School for Girls

Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School

Saffron Walden County High School