King Edward VII School

A good community school school in Sheffield. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for King Edward VII School.

Sheffield, S102PW Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
Back to School Search

Performance Score

Overall school rating

54

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
51.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.12
English & Maths grade 4+ %
59.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 69.1%
Continue in education or training
63.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 69.0%
Sustained employment
35.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 15.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

Tap to toggle

Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
23 May 2023
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Glossop Road
Sheffield, S102PW
Phone
1142662518
Website
kes.sheffield.sch.uk/

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding
View on Google Maps Get Directions

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
107140
Type
Community school
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Glossop Road, Sheffield, S10 2PW
Website
http://www.kes.sheffield.sch.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
1698 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,733
Free School Meals
28.6% (496 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.2% (21 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
21.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
48.9
Ebacc Attainment 8:
15.0
English Attainment 8:
9.9
Maths Attainment 8:
10.2
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
13.8
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
15.0
Ebacc English:
96.8%
Ebacc Entry:
32.7%
Ebacc Humanities:
72.7%
Ebacc Languages:
64.1%
Ebacc Maths:
98.6%
Ebacc Sciences:
97.3%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.12
Progress 8 Range:
-0.31 to 0.08
University Progression:
63.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
69.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
15.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
2.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
10.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
63%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
254 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
2.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
69.1 (+17.1 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
32.7 (+13.3 vs average)
Education Continuation:
69.0 (+12.9 vs average)
Attainment 8:
48.9 (+9.4 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
108 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
217
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,733 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Finance / Accounting (General) (VRQ Level 3)
★★★★ ★
(6 students)
Arabic (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(6 students)
Mathematics (Further) (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(16 students)
Logic/ Philosophy (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(20 students)
Psychology (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(56 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"DO RIGHT, FEAR NOTHING"

Integrity Curiosity Resilience

Head Teacher's Message

A message from Headteacher Linda Gooden emphasising KES as a prestigious, ambitious and inclusive 11-18 school with high expectations, strong home–school partnerships and external collaborations; the school values diversity and a harmonious learning community.

Facilities

Swimming pool (built 1936) Sports Hall (added 2010-2012) Science Laboratories (added 2010-2012) Two sites: Upper School Glossop Road and Lower School Darwin Lane

Curriculum Highlights

Key Stage 3 curriculum includes English, Science and Mathematics as core subjects, plus Design and Technology, History, Geography, Music, Art, Physical Education and a foreign language; Religious Education is compulsory and sex education and citizenship are taught. Key Stage 4 offers GCSEs with English, Maths and Science compulsory; humanities and a foreign language are included up to age 16; wide range of optional GCSE subjects including Art, Music, Drama, Physical Education, second foreign languages, Computing, Engineering, Design and Technology and Health and Social Care; there is an independent learning programme for some students.

SEND Provision

The school offers an inclusive curriculum and Achievement Support to help all students progress, including pupils with SEND; parents can contact Achievement Support for SEND information.

Admissions Criteria

The school has a Pupil Admission Number (PAN) of 230 students per year group for Key Stages 3 and 4. It has seven feeder primary schools. Admissions are managed by the Local Authority. The school is routinely oversubscribed for Year 7. In-year transfers are handled via the Local Authority with a defined process, including a potential phased start and prioritisation of individual transfer discussions. The school also notes it may admit pupils over PAN through Reintegration and Placement Panel, Hard to Place Protocol and Managed Move processes.

Other Secondary with Sixth Form Schools in Sheffield

Compare with nearby schools

View all Secondary with Sixth Form schools in Sheffield