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King Edward VI Grammar School

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King Edward VI Grammar School

Edward Street, Louth, LN11 9LL

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
May 2024

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

Academic picture

61.2school · 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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Confirm entry-year admission rules, places and selection requirements with the school or local authority.

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.

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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%

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

61.2

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2360.246.4
2023/2461.846.4
2024/2561.246.0

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+0.130.00
2023/24+0.330.00
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
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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Location & Area

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Nearby secondary schools

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Louth Academy
0.95 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
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1.67 km away · Academy special converter
Good
Somercotes Academy
13.32 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good

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

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Ofsted inspection history

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

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

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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