What is King Edward VI School's Ofsted rating?

King Edward VI School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2021 inspection.

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

King Edward VI School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 83.1. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is King Edward VI School located?

King Edward VI School is a secondary school in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire (CV37 6BE).

How many pupils attend King Edward VI School?

King Edward VI School has around 869 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 Warwickshire.

SecondaryData as of May 2026

King Edward VI School

Chapel Lane, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6BE

Academy converter

Boys

Pupils

869

Ages

11-18

FSM

2.2%

Attainment 8

83.1

Ofsted

Outstanding

Nov 2021

This is a grammar school

Entry is by the 11+ exam, sat in September of Year 6

Selection: Selective grammar
Exam system: GL Assessment

Admits by the 11+ exam; many grammars also use distance or catchment as a tie-breaker once the pass mark is met.

Warwickshire grammars use the GL Assessment test. Register with each school or the consortium.

Grammars in Warwickshire Understand the 11+How to apply

11+ details as of 2026-05. Always confirm with the local authority or consortium.

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

83.1

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

90.7%

Basics 9-5

100.0%

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

83.3%

EBacc APS

8.05

EBacc 9-5

80.0%

EBacc 9-4

83.3%

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

46.35

A*-A Grades

59.9%

A*-B Grades

86.1%

AAB+ %

53.8%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 209 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

Parent Reviews

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