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The King Edward VI School

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

personMs Clare Savage

corporate_fareCHEVIOT LEARNING TRUST

location_onMorpeth, NE61 1DN

language Visit Website phone 1670515415

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,426

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Attainment 8

52.2

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GCSE Rank

#2 in Northumberland

#692 of 3,216 nationally

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The King Edward VI School is a Academy converter secondary school in Morpeth, serving ages 13-18. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade.

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School Summary

The King Edward VI School is an academy converter in Morpeth, Northumberland, admitting pupils aged 13-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of CHEVIOT LEARNING TRUST. The school has approximately 1,340 pupils on roll, of whom 12% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 52.2, placing the school #2 in Northumberland and #692 of 3,216 nationally. 57.90% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 26.1% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 26 A-level subjects. 57.9% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 27.6% at A*–A. A-level value added: +0.11 — students made above-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 1.0× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.7:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. 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)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

52.2

Grade 5+ E&M

57.90%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)26.1%

Entering EBacc35.30%

EBacc APS4.54

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.13

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc35.50%

EBacc APS4.48

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.16

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc28%

EBacc APS4.48

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.02

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

54.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc42%

EBacc APS4.79

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc45%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.45

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

54.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc49%

EBacc APS4.84

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.45

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc30%

EBacc APS4.74

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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)84%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

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

Apprenticeships4%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

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

Apprenticeships3%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

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

Apprenticeships7%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

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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

+0.11

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

193

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*7.5%

Achieving A*–A27.6%

Achieving A*–B57.9%

VA Banding Above average

Retention rate90.2%

A-level subjects offered26

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.18

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

206

Retention rate93.20%

2023

Avg Grade

B-

Students

223

Retention rate90.10%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

190

Retention rate97.9%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

05 November 2024

Inspection Report

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30 April 2014

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2024-11-05

S5 Inspection EIF

Not Judged

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Why no overall grade?

From autumn 2024, Ofsted stopped issuing a single headline grade (Outstanding / Good / RI / Inadequate). Instead, each inspection area is graded individually. This follows a major review after the death of headteacher Ruth Perry in 2023. The overall effectiveness field is left as "Not judged" in the published data.

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Good

2014-04-30

Non Exempt School Inspection following a request from provider for inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2008-07-09

None EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

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

1.6%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.4%(19 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 1,340 pupils. During this period, there were 22 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 1.6%, 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)	1,340	22	1.6%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,344	31	2.3%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,368	12	0.9%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,373	10	0.7%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,377	20	1.5%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,419	16	1.1%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,426	21	1.5%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,429	19	1.3%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,383	17	1.2%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,386	28	2.0%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,402	20	1.4%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,408	5	0.4%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,414	1	0.1%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,421	15	1.1%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,435	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,435	14	1.0%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,441	51	3.5%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,434	31	2.2%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,438	52	3.6%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,443	31	2.1%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,392	28	2.0%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,398	16	1.1%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,395	22	1.6%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,425	15	1.1%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,431	28	2.0%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,431	29	2.0%	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 69 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 40 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 34 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 25 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 18 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 5 pupils

Hearing Impairment 3 pupils

Physical Disability 3 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 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.

87.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

92.0%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 agree34%

agree46%

disagree12%

strongly disagree3%

don't know5%

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

strongly agree38%

agree46%

disagree10%

strongly disagree4%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree24%

agree21%

disagree13%

strongly disagree4%

don't know2%

not applicable35%

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

yes19%

no81%

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

strongly agree32%

agree30%

disagree20%

strongly disagree14%

dont know4%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree53%

agree32%

disagree9%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree40%

agree44%

disagree7%

strongly disagree4%

don't know4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree41%

agree44%

disagree9%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree47%

agree45%

disagree7%

strongly disagree1%

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

strongly agree46%

agree44%

disagree3%

strongly disagree1%

don't know5%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree37%

agree39%

disagree12%

strongly disagree5%

don't know7%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes88%

no12%

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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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