FavSchools
School profile

King Edward VI School

SecondaryData as of May 2026
King Edward VI School logo

King Edward VI School

Upper St John Street, Lichfield, WS14 9EE

Community school · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Mar 2014

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

52.1school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

Explore results and trends

Before you apply

Confirm entry-year admission rules, places and selection requirements with the school or local authority.

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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

52.1

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
View data by year
Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2352.846.4
2023/2453.146.4
2024/2552.146.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
View data by year
Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.180.00
2023/24+0.180.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

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

Location & Area

Explore the neighbourhood around the school

Data shown for guidance only · confirm details with the school before applying

Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Saxon Hill Academy
0.18 km away · Academy special converter
Good
Queen's Croft High School
0.56 km away · Academy special converter
Good
Beacon Independent School
0.88 km away · Other independent special school
Lichfield Cathedral School
1.24 km away · Other independent school
The Bridge Academy
1.25 km away · Academy alternative provision converter

Most parents compare a few schools before deciding. Put this school side by side with nearby alternatives — available results, intake and location in one view.

Open compare tool

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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

Explore on mapLeague tablesCompare schools

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

Schools near King Edward VI School

Other open schools within 15 km, matched to this school's phase where known.

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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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 available results and school details, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Staffordshire.