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The King Edward VI School

The King Edward VI School, Morpeth
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The King Edward VI School

Cottingwood Lane, Morpeth, NE61 1DN

A Outstanding-rated secondary school in Morpeth.

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Pupils
1,340
Ages
13-18
FSM
11.7%
Attainment 8
52.1
Ofsted
Outstanding
Apr 2014

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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
29.6%
Basics 9-5
57.6%

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
35.3%
EBacc APS
4.54
EBacc 9-5
19.3%
EBacc 9-4
26.1%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
36.91
A*-A Grades
27.6%
A*-B Grades
57.9%
AAB+ %
15.7%

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 203 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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Location & Area

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About The King Edward VI School

The King Edward VI School is a secondary school in Morpeth, Northumberland. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2014 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 387 responses), 87% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 52.1. The school has around 1,340 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Cottingwood Lane, Morpeth, NE61 1DN | More schools in Northumberland

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Apr 2014 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The King Edward VI School

What is The King Edward VI School's Ofsted rating?
The King Edward VI School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2014 inspection.
What do parents say about The King Edward VI School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 387 responses): 87% of parents would recommend The King Edward VI School.
What are The King Edward VI School's latest exam results?
The King Edward VI School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 52.1. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The King Edward VI School located?
The King Edward VI School is a secondary school in Morpeth, Northumberland (NE61 1DN).
How many pupils attend The King Edward VI School?
The King Edward VI School has around 1,340 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The King Edward VI School with other schools?
View The 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 Northumberland.