SecondaryData as of May 2026

King Edward VI CEVC School

Grove Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3BH

Voluntary controlled school · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted

Good

Mar 2019

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

Academic picture

45.3school · 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.

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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%

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

45.3

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	45.3	46.4
2023/24	42.9	46.4
2024/25	45.3	46.0

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

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Progress 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	+0.05	0.00
2023/24	-0.10	0.00
2024/25	Not available	Not 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

16.6%

EBacc APS

3.93

EBacc 9-5

9.6%

EBacc 9-4

11.4%

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Nearby secondary schools

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West Suffolk College

0.33 km away · Further education

Abbeygate Sixth Form College

0.42 km away · Free schools 16 to 19

Bury St Edmunds County High School

0.65 km away · Academy converter

Good

St Benedict's Catholic School

0.82 km away · Academy converter

Good

The Albany

1.34 km away · Academy alternative provision converter

Inadequate

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

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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.

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.

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