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King Edward VII School
Glossop Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 2PW, Sheffield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
65.3 / 100
Top 35%
Better than 65% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,706
Capacity
1,698
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment, where it ranks in the top 26% nationally with an Attainment 8 score of 50.8. A commendable 76% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 85% progress to university, with a notable 31% attending top-third institutions. While the EBacc entry rate is 49%, indicating some room for growth in this area, overall parent satisfaction appears strong.
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Last inspected: 23 May 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 50.8 | Top 26% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 76% | Top 23% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 55% | Top 26% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 49% | Top 26% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 35% | Top 26% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 85% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 31% | Top 20% |
Based on 247 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British41.7%
White Other8.3%
Asian Pakistani8.1%
Other8.0%
Black African7.7%
Asian Other5.5%
Mixed W+Asian4.2%
Asian Indian3.0%
Mixed Other2.9%
Asian Chinese2.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.8%
Asian Bangladeshi1.8%
Mixed W+B African1.6%
Black Other0.9%
Black Caribbean0.9%
White Irish0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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53.37622, -1.49575 · S10 2PW
School details
Local authoritySheffield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN107140
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.kes.sheffield.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is King Edward VII School rated by Ofsted?
King Edward VII School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 May 2023.
Is King Edward VII School a good school?
King Edward VII School scores 65.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 35% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at King Edward VII School in GCSEs?
King Edward VII School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.8. 76% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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