The King Edmund School

A good academy converter school in Essex. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The King Edmund School.

Rochford, SS41TL Ofsted: Good Age 11-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

45

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
36.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.83
English & Maths grade 4+ %
46.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 46.1%
Continue in education or training
26.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 34.0%
Sustained employment
81.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 42.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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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 January 2024
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
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
Vaughan Close
Rochford, SS41TL
Phone
1702545771
Website
kes.essex.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136868
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Vaughan Close, Rochford, SS4 1TL
Website
http://www.kes.essex.sch.uk
Age range
11-19
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE KING EDMUND SCHOOL
Capacity
1,600 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
1,430
Free School Meals
30.1% (430 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.8% (40 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
89.0%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
35.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
34.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
42.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
4.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
15.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
32%
Quality: Below Average
Sixth Form Size
148 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
4.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
80 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
159
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,430 pupils
11-19

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Law (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(11 students)
History (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(7 students)
Health Studies (OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate at Level 3)
★★★★ ★
(6 students)
Finance / Accounting (General) (VRQ Level 3)
★★★ ★★
(13 students)
Geography (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(7 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"We Dream. We Believe. We Achieve."

Dream Believe Achieve Democracy The Rule of Law Individual Liberty Mutual Respect

Head Teacher's Message

Our aim is to be the school of choice for our community and one of the most remarkable schools in Essex — delivering excellence for every student, every day, in the classroom, on the pitch, in the studios, and on the stage, through leadership, community, kindness, ambition, and achievement.

Facilities

2 x full size football pitches 2 x 9-a-side football pitches Swimming pool and changing rooms School field Multi-use games area with floodlights School hall Activity studio Atrium space

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