Located in Stratford-upon-Avon, King Edward VI School is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a boys school. It follows a selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

King Edward VI School currently has around 869 pupils on roll, which is about 102% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 79.9% boys and 20.1% girls. Around 2.2% 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 5.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 20%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 49.9%. indian pupils make up about 18.6%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 99% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (99%) , including 94% who stay in school sixth forms and 4% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Chapel Lane, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6BE
Website: http://www.kes.net
Telephone: 01789293351
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Warwickshire
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Bennet Carr
Religious character: None
Admissions policy: Selective
Unique reference: 137302

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 30/11/2021

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 18
Gender: Boys
School Capacity: 850
Number of Pupils: 869
Number of Boys: 694
Number of Girls: 175

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.3% 4%
Persistent absence: 20% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British49.90%434
Indian18.60%162
Other Mixed8.70%76
Unclassified7.90%69
Other White4.10%36
Pakistani2.80%24
White and Asian2.30%20
Other (any other ethnic group)1.50%13
Chinese1.00%9
White and Black African0.90%8
Other Asian0.90%8
Irish0.30%3
Bangladeshi0.30%3
African0.30%3
Other Black0.10%1
White and Black Caribbean0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Well above average (0.99)
Of the 87 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 77 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
0.99
Town average
0.69
Local authority average
0.42
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
78%
Town average
62%
Local authority average
45%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
100%
Town average
81%
Local authority average
65%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
80.5
Town average
69.6
Local authority average
58.6
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
7.7
Town average
6.5
Local authority average
5.3
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
99%

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Stratford-Upon-Avon Primary School
Broad Street , CV37 6HN
4out of 4 364 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Stratford-upon-Avon Primary School
Broad Street , CV37 6HN
- not rated 364 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Avenue Road , CV37 6UZ
3out of 4 751 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Avenue Road , CV37 6UZ
- not rated 751 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
The Willows North , CV37 9QN
3out of 4 973 yd Voluntary controlled school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
King Edward VI School
Church Street , CV37 6HB
- not rated 0 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Boys More About School
King Edward VI School
Chapel Lane , CV37 6BE
4out of 4 0 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Boys More About School
Stratford upon Avon High School
Alcester Road , CV37 9DH
- not rated 1,049 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Stratford Upon Avon School
Alcester Road , CV37 9DH
3out of 4 1,049 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Stratford-upon-Avon Grammar School for Girls A Specialist College for Language and Science
Shottery Manor , CV37 9HA
- not rated 1,257 yd Community school Not Applicable Girls More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Stratford-upon-Avon College
The Willows North , Alcester Road CV37 9QR
- not rated 882 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Stratford Preparatory School
Church House , Old Town CV37 6BG
- not rated 229 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
The Elfin Pre-Preparatory and Nursery School
26 Evesham Place , CV37 6HT
- not rated 416 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Southern Area Pupil Referral Unit
Alcester Road , CV37 9DD
- not rated 1,551 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Welcombe Hills School
Blue Cap Road , CV37 6TQ
2out of 4 1,586 yd Academy special converter Yes Mixed More About School
Welcombe Hills School
Blue Cap Road , CV37 6TQ
- not rated 1,586 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.