King Edward VII School is a secondary school in Sheffield, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a community school 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 VII School currently has around 1706 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.4% boys and 51.6% girls. Around 28.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 8.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 21.5%.
Pupil backgrounds are varied, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 41.7%.
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 95% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (92%) , including 55% who stay in school sixth forms and 35% progressing to further education , while SP enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Glossop Road, Sheffield, S10 2PW |
| Website: | http://www.kes.sheffield.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01142662518 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Sheffield |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Linda Gooden |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 107140 |
Ofsted inspection date: 23/05/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1698 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1706 |
| Number of Boys: | 826 |
| Number of Girls: | 880 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 21.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 41.70% | 712 |
| Other White | 8.30% | 142 |
| Pakistani | 8.10% | 139 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 8.00% | 136 |
| African | 7.70% | 131 |
| Other Asian | 5.50% | 94 |
| White and Asian | 4.20% | 71 |
| Indian | 3.00% | 52 |
| Other Mixed | 2.90% | 50 |
| Chinese | 2.40% | 41 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.80% | 31 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.80% | 31 |
| White and Black African | 1.60% | 28 |
| Other Black | 0.90% | 16 |
| Caribbean | 0.90% | 15 |
| Irish | 0.40% | 6 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.30% | 5 |
| Unclassified | 0.20% | 4 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.10% | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broomhall Nursery School 4 Broomhall Road , S10 2DN | 4out of 4 | 695 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Denby Street Nursery School Denby Street , S2 4QH | - not rated | 1,715 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grace Owen Nursery School 1-7 the Pavement , Duke Street S2 5QD | 3out of 4 | 2,784 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broomhill Infant School Beech Hill Road , Broomhill S10 2SA | 3out of 4 | 277 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Porter Croft Sheffield Church of England Primary School Pomona Street , S11 8JN | - not rated | 883 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy Pomona Street , S11 8JN | - not rated | 883 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Primary School Cavendish Street , S3 7RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,117 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westways Nursery and First School Western Road , S10 1LA | - not rated | 1,187 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westways Middle School Western Road , S10 1LA | - not rated | 1,187 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Thorpe Middle School Daniel Hill Street , S6 3JH | - not rated | 1,876 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greystones Middle School Greystones Road , S11 7GL | - not rated | 1,956 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivelin Middle School Morley Street , S6 2PL | - not rated | 2,758 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Hill Middle School Duke Street , S2 5QB | - not rated | 2,771 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward VII School Glossop Road , S10 2PW | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame High School Fulwood Road , S10 3BT | 3out of 4 | 1,607 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame High School Fulwood Road , S10 3BT | - not rated | 1,607 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tapton School & Sixth Form Darwin Lane , S10 5RG | - not rated | 1,807 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tapton School Darwin Lane , S10 5RG | - not rated | 1,807 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sheffield College , Granville Road S2 2RL | - not rated | 2,614 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astrea Academy Sheffield Andover Street , S3 9BE | 3out of 4 | 2,902 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield High School GDST 10 Rutland Park , S10 2PE | - not rated | 251 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Westbourne School 60 Westbourne Road , Sheffield S10 2QT | - not rated | 505 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkdale School Oakholme Road , S10 3DH | - not rated | 687 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashdell Preparatory School 266 Fulwood Road , S10 3BL | - not rated | 768 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| University of Sheffield Western Bank , S10 2TN | - not rated | 809 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.