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King Edward VI Academy
West End, Spilsby, Lincolnshire, PE23 5EW, Lincolnshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
28.4 / 100
Bottom 28%
Better than 28% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
380
Capacity
420
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary academy demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 82% nationally. While 61% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the percentage achieving a grade 5 or above is lower at 24%, indicating room for improvement in higher attainment. Overall, parent satisfaction appears to be positive, but be aware of the limited entry into the EBacc curriculum, which may affect some students' academic pathways.
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Last inspected: 24 January 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. | 39.3 | Bottom 18% 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%. | 61% | Bottom 37% 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%. | 24% | Bottom 8% 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%. | 6% | Bottom 11% 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 11% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.1%
White Other2.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Black African0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Asian Other0.3%
Black Other0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Location
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53.17664, 0.09258 · PE23 5EW
School details
Local authorityLincolnshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN138783
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.kingedwardacademy.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is King Edward VI Academy rated by Ofsted?
King Edward VI Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 January 2023.
Is King Edward VI Academy a good school?
King Edward VI Academy scores 28.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 28% 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 Academy in GCSEs?
King Edward VI Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.3. 61% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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