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King Edward VI School

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King Edward VI School

Upper St John Street, Lichfield, WS14 9EE

Community school
Pupils
1,627
Ages
11-18
FSM
11.8%
Attainment 8
52.1
Ofsted
Good
Mar 2014

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
52.1
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
25.7%
Basics 9-5
57.1%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
43.7%
EBacc APS
4.61
EBacc 9-5
23.1%
EBacc 9-4
27.9%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
33.08
A*-A Grades
19.9%
A*-B Grades
45.4%
AAB+ %
16.9%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 197 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About King Edward VI School

King Edward VI School is a secondary school in Lichfield, Staffordshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2014 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 52.1. The school has around 1,627 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Upper St John Street, Lichfield, WS14 9EE | More schools in Staffordshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for King Edward VI School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2022 — School remains Good
  2. Mar 2014 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about King Edward VI School

What is King Edward VI School's Ofsted rating?
King Edward VI School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2014 inspection.
What are King Edward VI School's latest exam results?
King Edward VI School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 52.1. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is King Edward VI School located?
King Edward VI School is a secondary school in Lichfield, Staffordshire (WS14 9EE).
How many pupils attend King Edward VI School?
King Edward VI School has around 1,627 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare King Edward VI School with other schools?
View King Edward VI School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Staffordshire.