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The King Edmund School
Vaughan Close, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1TL, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
18.6 / 100
Bottom 19%
Better than 19% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,354
Capacity
1,600
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
85%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment, where it ranks in the top 92% nationally. However, only 49% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and the percentage progressing to university is at 42%, with just 6% entering top-third institutions. While parent satisfaction is not detailed, the school's LocaleIQ score indicates it performs better than 19% of schools, suggesting room for improvement in various areas.
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Last inspected: 23 January 2024Quality 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. | 36.3 | Bottom 8% 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%. | 49% | Bottom 12% 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%. | 23% | Bottom 6% 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%. | 7% | Bottom 10% 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%. | 6% | Bottom 10% 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%. | 42% | Below avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 6% | Below avg |
Based on 126 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.1%
White Other2.8%
Mixed Other1.8%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Black African1.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Asian Other0.7%
Black Other0.7%
Asian Indian0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Other0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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51.59631, 0.70096 · SS4 1TL
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN136868
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.kes.essex.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The King Edmund School rated by Ofsted?
The King Edmund School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 January 2024.
Is The King Edmund School a good school?
The King Edmund School scores 18.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 19% 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 The King Edmund School in GCSEs?
The King Edmund School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 36.3. 49% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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