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King Edward VI High School
Westway, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 9YJ, Staffordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
2.4 / 100
Bottom 2%
Better than 2% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
661
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 33.4, the school performs in the top 96% nationally, indicating some strong academic potential. However, only 41% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and the Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement" suggests there are areas needing development. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 70% expressing they would recommend the school, but with limited engagement reflected in just 50 responses on Parent View.
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Last inspected: 4 February 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 33.4 | Bottom 4% 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%. | 41% | Bottom 4% 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%. | 17% | Bottom 2% 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%. | 1% | Bottom 2% 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%. | 1% | Bottom 2% UK |
Parent View (50 responses)
★★★★★3.6
Good range of subjects
92%
My child feels safe
84%
Good range of extra-curricular
84%
My child is happy
82%
Progress is communicated
78%
My child makes good progress
74%
Behaviour is good
72%
School supports development
72%
I'd recommend this school
70%
School has high expectations
70%
School responds to concerns
66%
School keeps me informed
56%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British78.4%
Black African6.5%
White Other2.6%
Other2.4%
Mixed Other1.5%
Asian Other1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Black Other1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Asian Indian0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Asian Chinese0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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52.79590, -2.13081 · ST17 9YJ
School details
Local authorityStaffordshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN149328
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.kevi.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is King Edward VI High School rated by Ofsted?
King Edward VI High School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 February 2025.
Is King Edward VI High School a good school?
King Edward VI High School scores 2.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 2% 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 High School?
Based on 50 Ofsted Parent View responses, King Edward VI High School receives a satisfaction score of 71% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at King Edward VI High School in GCSEs?
King Edward VI High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 33.4. 41% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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