King Edward VI Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Lincolnshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for King Edward VI Academy.

Spilsby, PE235EW Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

57

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
52.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.08
English & Maths grade 4+ %
51.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 54.3%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
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
24 January 2023
Previous grade
Good
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
West End
Spilsby, PE235EW
Phone
1790753260
Website
kingedwardacademy.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138783
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Address
West End, Spilsby, PE23 5EW
Website
www.kingedwardacademy.co.uk
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
395
Free School Meals
42.0% (166 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.8% (11 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.0%
Good
Persistent Absence
33.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
39.3
Ebacc Attainment 8:
11.2
English Attainment 8:
8.8
Maths Attainment 8:
7.6
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
11.7
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
11.2
Ebacc English:
100.0%
Ebacc Entry:
9.9%
Ebacc Humanities:
96.3%
Ebacc Languages:
13.6%
Ebacc Maths:
100.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
98.8%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.08
Progress 8 Range:
-0.39 to 0.23

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
16 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
66
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
395 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Ambition Aspiration Courage Resilience Honesty Respect

King Edward VI Academy promotes Modern British Values, embedding democracy, the law, mutual respect and tolerance within the curriculum and the Academy ethos. The school describes itself as an inclusive community, with three academy rules: Be Safe, Be Ready, Be Respectful, and a focus on creating a calm, caring, and purposeful learning environment.

Head Teacher's Message

Executive Headteacher welcomes students with a focus on high-quality education, ambition for all, inclusivity, and clear behavioural expectations. The message emphasises strong routines, student belonging, and the development of character and cultural capital.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Dungeons & Dragons club Choirs Bands Drumming Brass band

Sports

Netball Football Rugby Rowing Running

Facilities

Sports Hall 1 x Netball court 1 x Volleyball court 1 x Tennis court 4 x Badminton courts 2 x Cricket nets Astro Turf (2 Netball courts, 3 Tennis courts, 1 Hockey pitch) Grassed Area (1 x Football 11-a-side pitch) 2 x Rounders pitches 1 x 200m Athletics track 1 x Long jump beds 1 x Rugby pitch 3G Pitch 1 x Football 5-a-side pitch

Curriculum Highlights

Knowledge-rich curriculum Rigour Scope Coherence Well-Sequenced Emphasis on cultural capital and enrichment opportunities

SEND Provision

The academy has SEND policy and SEND Information Report and emphasises inclusion and equality in its policies and ethos.

Admissions Criteria

The academy is described as non-selective with a wide catchment area including Skegness and surrounding areas such as Boston, Alford and Louth.

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available

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