SecondaryData as of May 2026

King Edward VI Grammar School

Edward Street, Louth, LN11 9LL

A Good-rated secondary school in Louth.

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Pupils

889

Ages

11-18

FSM

11.0%

Attainment 8

61.2

Ofsted

Good

May 2024

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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.

Most Lincolnshire grammars use the GL Assessment test arranged through the LA or the school. Check each school's registration process.

Grammars in Lincolnshire 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

61.2

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

33.9%

Basics 9-5

81.2%

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

85.2%

EBacc APS

5.89

EBacc 9-5

51.7%

EBacc 9-4

70.5%

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

29.76

A*-A Grades

16.6%

A*-B Grades

40.5%

AAB+ %

11.3%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 82 students entered

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What parents say and who teaches here

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About King Edward VI Grammar School

King Edward VI Grammar School is a secondary school in Louth, Lincolnshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 61.2. The school has around 889 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Edward Street, Louth, LN11 9LL | More schools in Lincolnshire

Ofsted inspection history

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

May 2024 — Good
Sept 2011 — Outstanding (predecessor: The King Edward VI Grammar School, Louth)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Schools near King Edward VI Grammar School

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Frequently asked questions about King Edward VI Grammar School

What is King Edward VI Grammar School's Ofsted rating?

King Edward VI Grammar School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.

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

King Edward VI Grammar School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 61.2. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is King Edward VI Grammar School located?

King Edward VI Grammar School is a secondary school in Louth, Lincolnshire (LN11 9LL).

How many pupils attend King Edward VI Grammar School?

King Edward VI Grammar School has around 889 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare King Edward VI Grammar School with other schools?

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