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King Edward VI School
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- Lichfield WS14 9EE
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| Previous inspection | Satisfactory |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Students make good progress, particularly in English and mathematics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Attendance is above average; students' positive attitudes are reflected in their good behavior.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have good subject knowledge and high expectations.
Current Educational Practices: Strong subject knowledge and examination awareness.
Strengths and Challenges: Strong in core subjects like English, mathematics, and art; inconsistency in homework and marking.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can be involved through regular assessments and feedback sessions.
Communication: New tracking systems aim to give clearer information on children’s progress.
Parent Satisfaction: Some parents raised concerns about homework quality and quantity.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Senior leaders address underperformance and ensure teaching quality.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Introduction of clearer tracking systems and attention to pupil premium progress.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Good work to keep students safe; confident staff support system.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Good use of ‘Gazebo house’ for behavior support and wellbeing.
Extracurricular Offerings: Outstanding range of activities, including school productions and sports.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Students actively participate in various extracurriculars while maintaining good academic performance.
Outdoor Facilities: Participation in Duke of Edinburgh award scheme.
Career Counselling Services: High-quality careers advice for students not going to university.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Good preparation with many students advancing to top universities.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Disabled and special education needs students make good progress with early identified support.
Subjects Offered: Broad range of GCSEs and some vocational courses; issues with modern foreign languages progress.
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About Us
King Edward VI School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Staffordshire, West Midlands.
It has 1630 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 61% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
93.50% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.18 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% | 26.68% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% | 41.8% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 53% | 18.48% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 26% | 7.11% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 36% | 11.04% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.79 | 2.66 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 92.05% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 218 | 134 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 82.6% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 22% | 40.22% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 74% | 28.73% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 3.1% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 10.63% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 4.33% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | SP | 5.06% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.41 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 58.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 75% | 30.76% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 87% | 45.03% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 41% | 18.51% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 27% | 9.26% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 34% | 12.65% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.21 | 2.81 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 92% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 210 | 134 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 86.11% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 25% | 42.62% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 67% | 29.51% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.94% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 11.19% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 3.05% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.87% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.24 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 54.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% 7 | 26.36% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 83% 3 | 42.4% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 54% | 21.23% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 25% 7 | 7.45% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 40% 3 | 12.23% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.02 | 2.67 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 92.62% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 208 | 130 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 84.54% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 28% | 40.92% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 63% | 31.56% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.83% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 11.33% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 5.52% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.62% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.29 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 55.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% 8 | 25.54% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 86% 4 | 40.56% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 61% | 19.89% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 32% 1 | 7.06% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 43% 5 | 11.2% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.08 | 2.6 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 88.9% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 216 | 134 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 73.96% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 25% | 38.57% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 64% | 31.76% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.69% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 5.63% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 5.53% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.1% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.01 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% | 28.13% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 82% | 44.95% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 58% | 21.49% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 33% | 10.92% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 38% | 12.6% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 91.55% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 214 | 137 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 72.5% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 27% | 42.88% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 66% | 36.33% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.33% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 3.98% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 7.2% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.78% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 32.15 | 28.38 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.91 | 29.15 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 13.40% | 10.18% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 171 | 156 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 74% | 56.38% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 8.28% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 16% | 24.13% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 8.33% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 37.45 | 31.86 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.29 | 31.28 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 17.2% | 14.4% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 142 | 184 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 61% | 55.5% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 11% | 7.88% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 19% | 19.1% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 9.65% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.81 3 | 28.49 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.93 3 | 28.13 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 13.0% | 9.02% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 156 | 190 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 59% | 55.63% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 12.66% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 25% | 22.29% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 6.54% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 30.02 1 | 27.26 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.37 1 | 27.44 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 9.3% | 10.65% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 6 | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 39 | 33.03% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 8.19% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 25% | 16.5% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.47% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 29.13 | 26.45 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.87 | 27.17 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 9.9% | 8.78% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 18 | 39.07% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 8.76% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 12% | 22.62% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.86% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at King Edward VI School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1