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King Edward VI CEVC School
Grove Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3BH, Suffolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
43.5 / 100
Bottom 44%
Better than 44% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,199
Capacity
1,200
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a commendable 82% parent satisfaction, this secondary school offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-16. While the GCSE Attainment 8 score of 45.4 is above the national average, only 63% of students achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, indicating room for improvement in core subjects. The school's LocaleIQ score reflects a competitive position, being better than 44% of schools, suggesting a solid reputation within the local community.
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Last inspected: 5 March 2019Older 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. | 45.4 | Bottom 48% 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%. | 63% | Bottom 42% 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%. | 38% | Bottom 35% 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%. | 17% | Bottom 24% 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%. | 11% | Bottom 24% UK |
Parent View (212 responses)
★★★★★3.7
Good range of subjects
95%
Good range of extra-curricular
92%
My child is happy
83%
My child feels safe
83%
My child makes good progress
82%
I'd recommend this school
82%
School has high expectations
77%
Progress is communicated
76%
Behaviour is good
71%
School keeps me informed
71%
School supports development
70%
School responds to concerns
58%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British78.8%
White Other7.7%
Mixed Other3.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Black African1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Other1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Asian Other0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Black Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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52.25094, 0.70418 · IP33 3BH
School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN124856
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.king-ed.suffolk.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is King Edward VI CEVC School rated by Ofsted?
King Edward VI CEVC School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 March 2019.
Is King Edward VI CEVC School a good school?
King Edward VI CEVC School scores 43.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 44% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about King Edward VI CEVC School?
Based on 212 Ofsted Parent View responses, King Edward VI CEVC School receives a satisfaction score of 74% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at King Edward VI CEVC School in GCSEs?
King Edward VI CEVC School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.4. 63% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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