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The King Edward VI School

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The King Edward VI School

Cottingwood Lane, Morpeth, NE61 1DN

Academy converter · Ages 13–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Outstanding
Apr 2014

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

Academic picture

52.1school · 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
52.1
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
29.6%
Basics 9-5
57.6%

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

52.1

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2351.946.4
2023/2451.246.4
2024/2552.146.0

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
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.160.00
2023/24+0.130.00
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
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

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 203 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

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Morpeth Chantry Middle School
0.56 km away · Academy converter
Good
Morpeth Newminster Middle School
0.67 km away · Academy converter
Good
Collingwood School & Media Arts College
2.15 km away · Community special school
Good
Kyloe House
2.42 km away · Secure units
Howard House School
6.04 km away · Other independent special school

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

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