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King Edward VI School
Upper St John Street, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS14 9EE, Staffordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
70.1 / 100
Top 30%
Better than 70% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,627
Capacity
1,395
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
117%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE results, including an Attainment 8 score in the top 22% nationally, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance. Notably, 84% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 74% progress to university, with a quarter attending top-third institutions. While the EBacc entry rate is moderate at 44%, overall parent satisfaction appears high, making it a commendable choice for families.
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Last inspected: 6 March 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 52.1 | Top 22% 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%. | 84% | Top 11% 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%. | 58% | Top 22% 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%. | 44% | Top 37% 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%. | 28% | Top 37% 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%. | 74% | 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%. | 26% | Above avg |
Based on 164 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.9%
White Other3.0%
Asian Indian2.3%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Mixed Other1.6%
Asian Chinese1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Asian Other0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Black African0.5%
White Irish0.2%
Other0.2%
Black Other0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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52.67623, -1.82233 · WS14 9EE
School details
Local authorityStaffordshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN124408
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.keslichfield.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is King Edward VI School rated by Ofsted?
King Edward VI School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 March 2014.
Is King Edward VI School a good school?
King Edward VI School scores 70.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 30% 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 VI School in GCSEs?
King Edward VI School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 52.1. 84% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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