Located in Stafford, King Edward VI High School is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
King Edward VI High School currently has around 661 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.3% boys and 50.7% girls. Around 33.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 8.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 26.1%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (78.4%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Westway, Stafford, ST17 9YJ |
| Website: | www.kevi.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01785258546 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Staffordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Jason Christey |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 149328 |
Ofsted inspection date: 04/02/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | |
| Number of Pupils: | 661 |
| Number of Boys: | 326 |
| Number of Girls: | 335 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 26.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 78.40% | 518 |
| African | 6.50% | 43 |
| Other White | 2.60% | 17 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.40% | 16 |
| Unclassified | 2.10% | 14 |
| Other Mixed | 1.50% | 10 |
| Other Asian | 1.20% | 8 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.10% | 7 |
| Other Black | 1.10% | 7 |
| White and Asian | 0.90% | 6 |
| Indian | 0.90% | 6 |
| Pakistani | 0.50% | 3 |
| Caribbean | 0.50% | 3 |
| Chinese | 0.30% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.20% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stafford Childrens Centre Faraday Road , ST16 3NQ | - not rated | 2,602 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castlechurch Primary School Tennyson Road , ST17 9SY | - not rated | 468 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castlechurch Primary School Tennyson Road , ST17 9SY | 3out of 4 | 468 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Mother Teresa's Catholic Primary School Somerset Road , Highfields ST17 9UZ | - not rated | 609 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Mother Teresa's Catholic Primary School Somerset Road , Highfields ST17 9UZ | 3out of 4 | 609 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Primary School and Nursery Unit Highfield Grove , Rowley Park ST17 9RF | - not rated | 789 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward VI High School Westway , ST17 9YJ | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI High School Westway , ST17 9YJ | - not rated | 36 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed William Howard Catholic School Rowley Avenue , ST17 9AB | - not rated | 770 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed William Howard Catholic School Rowley Avenue , ST17 9AB | 3out of 4 | 770 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Manor High School Wolverhampton Road , ST17 9DJ | 2out of 4 | 1,610 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Grove Middle School Highfield Grove , ST17 9RF | - not rated | 746 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chetwynd Middle School 10 Newport Road , ST16 2HE | - not rated | 1,388 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Flash Ley Middle School Hawksmoor Road , ST17 9DR | - not rated | 1,449 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverway CofE Middle School Riverway , ST16 3TJ | - not rated | 1,736 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmcroft Middle School Young Avenue , ST16 1PW | - not rated | 3,178 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stafford College Earl Street , ST16 2QR | - not rated | 1,525 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hollies Pupil Referral Unit The Stables , The Hollies ST16 1BY | - not rated | 833 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ashwood Education Trust Westgate House , Bellasis Street ST16 3YJ | - not rated | 1,043 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashwood Education Bellasis Street , ST16 3YS | - not rated | 1,043 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Educational Assessment Centre Hawksmoor Road , ST17 9DR | - not rated | 1,313 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bailey Street Alternative Provision Academy 1A Bailey Street , ST17 4BG | 2out of 4 | 1,382 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.