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The King Edmund School

Vaughan Close, Rochford, SS4 1TL

Academy converter · Ages 11–19 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Jan 2024

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

Academic picture

36.3school · 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
36.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
10.7%
Basics 9-5
22.0%

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

36.3

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2335.846.4
2023/2434.946.4
2024/2536.346.0

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

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-1.000.00
2023/24-0.830.00
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
7.2%
EBacc APS
2.86
EBacc 9-5
3.0%
EBacc 9-4
5.9%
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
21.98
A*-A Grades
2.4%
A*-B Grades
13.6%
AAB+ %
0.0%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 112 students entered

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About The King Edmund School

The King Edmund School is a secondary school in Rochford, Essex. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 36.3. The school has around 1,354 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Vaughan Close, Rochford, SS4 1TL | More schools in Essex

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Jan 2024 — Good
  2. Nov 2019 — Requires improvement
  3. Apr 2015 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The King Edmund School

What is The King Edmund School's Ofsted rating?
The King Edmund School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are The King Edmund School's latest exam results?
The King Edmund School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 36.3. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is The King Edmund School located?
The King Edmund School is a secondary school in Rochford, Essex (SS4 1TL).
How many pupils attend The King Edmund School?
The King Edmund School has around 1,354 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The King Edmund School with other schools?
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