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King Edward VII Academy
Gaywood Road, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 2QB, Norfolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
46.5 / 100
Bottom 47%
Better than 47% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,181
Capacity
1,371
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
86%
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Last inspected: 8 October 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. | 44.4 | Bottom 42% 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%. | 66% | Bottom 50% 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%. | 48% | Top 39% 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%. | 66% | Top 50% 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%. | 22% | Top 50% 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%. | 51% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 8% | Below avg |
Based on 61 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (160 responses)
★★★★★3.9
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
School has high expectations
90%
Good range of subjects
89%
My child feels safe
88%
My child is happy
87%
My child makes good progress
84%
School keeps me informed
83%
Behaviour is good
82%
Progress is communicated
78%
I'd recommend this school
77%
School supports development
77%
School responds to concerns
58%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British63.0%
White Other20.7%
Black African3.6%
Asian Indian2.7%
Asian Other1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Mixed Other1.1%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Other0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Black Other0.2%
Location
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52.75678, 0.41358 · PE30 2QB
School details
Local authorityNorfolk
RegionEast of England
URN148826
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.kesacademy.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is King Edward VII Academy rated by Ofsted?
King Edward VII Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 October 2024.
Is King Edward VII Academy a good school?
King Edward VII Academy scores 46.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 47% 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 VII Academy?
Based on 160 Ofsted Parent View responses, King Edward VII Academy receives a satisfaction score of 77% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at King Edward VII Academy in GCSEs?
King Edward VII Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.4. 66% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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