SecondaryData as of May 2026

King Edward VI CEVC School

Grove Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3BH

A Good-rated secondary school in Bury St Edmunds.

Voluntary controlled school

Church of England

Pupils

1,199

Ages

11-16

FSM

19.9%

Attainment 8

45.3

Ofsted

Good

Mar 2019

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

45.3

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

25.5%

Basics 9-5

37.6%

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

16.6%

EBacc APS

3.93

EBacc 9-5

9.6%

EBacc 9-4

11.4%

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What parents say and who teaches here

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About King Edward VI CEVC School

King Edward VI CEVC School is a secondary school in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2019 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 212 responses), 82% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.3. The school has around 1,199 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Grove Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3BH | More schools in Suffolk

Ofsted inspection history

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

Oct 2024 — Standards maintained
Mar 2019 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about King Edward VI CEVC School

What is King Edward VI CEVC School's Ofsted rating?

King Edward VI CEVC School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.

What do parents say about King Edward VI CEVC School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 212 responses): 82% of parents would recommend King Edward VI CEVC School.

What are King Edward VI CEVC School's latest exam results?

King Edward VI CEVC School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.3. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is King Edward VI CEVC School located?

King Edward VI CEVC School is a secondary school in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk (IP33 3BH).

How many pupils attend King Edward VI CEVC School?

King Edward VI CEVC School has around 1,199 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare King Edward VI CEVC School with other schools?

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