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King Edward VI Grammar School
Edward Street, Louth, Lincolnshire, LN11 9LL, Lincolnshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
80.5 / 100
Top 20%
Better than 81% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
889
Capacity
812
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
109%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in GCSE results where 97% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and it ranks in the top 7% nationally for GCSE Attainment 8. The school also boasts a high EBacc entry rate of 85%, indicating a robust curriculum that prepares students well for further education, with 78% progressing to university. However, while the majority of students go on to higher education, only 29% attend top-third universities, suggesting room for improvement in supporting students to reach their highest potential.
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Last inspected: 8 May 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. | 61.3 | Top 7% 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%. | 97% | Top 5% 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%. | 81% | Top 5% 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%. | 85% | Top 3% 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%. | 71% | Top 3% 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%. | 78% | 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%. | 29% | Above avg |
Based on 101 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.2%
White Other3.8%
Mixed Other3.7%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Asian Indian1.1%
Other0.8%
Asian Pakistani0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Asian Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Black African0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.1%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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53.36410, -0.00955 · LN11 9LL
School details
Local authorityLincolnshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN142262
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.kevigs.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is King Edward VI Grammar School rated by Ofsted?
King Edward VI Grammar School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 May 2024.
Is King Edward VI Grammar School a good school?
King Edward VI Grammar School scores 80.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 20% 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 Grammar School in GCSEs?
King Edward VI Grammar School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 61.3. 97% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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