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King Edward VII Academy

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King Edward VII Academy

Gaywood Road, King's Lynn, PE30 2QB

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
1,181
Ages
11-18
FSM
28.4%
Attainment 8
43.8
Ofsted
Good
Oct 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
43.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
18.2%
Basics 9-5
46.9%

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
65.4%
EBacc APS
4.05
EBacc 9-5
14.8%
EBacc 9-4
21.6%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
27.40
A*-A Grades
11.7%
A*-B Grades
29.6%
AAB+ %
8.6%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 113 students entered

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About King Edward VII Academy

King Edward VII Academy is a secondary school in King's Lynn, Norfolk. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.8. The school has around 1,181 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Gaywood Road, King's Lynn, PE30 2QB | More schools in Norfolk

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for King Edward VII Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2024 — Good
  2. Jun 2021 — Requires improvement (predecessor: King Edward VII Academy)
  3. Jan 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc… (predecessor: King Edward VII Academy)
  4. Sept 2019 — Inadequate (predecessor: King Edward VII Academy)
  5. Jun 2017 — Requires improvement (predecessor: King Edward VII Academy)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about King Edward VII Academy

What is King Edward VII Academy's Ofsted rating?
King Edward VII Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are King Edward VII Academy's latest exam results?
King Edward VII Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.8. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is King Edward VII Academy located?
King Edward VII Academy is a secondary school in King's Lynn, Norfolk (PE30 2QB).
How many pupils attend King Edward VII Academy?
King Edward VII Academy has around 1,181 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare King Edward VII Academy with other schools?
View King Edward VII Academy'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 Norfolk.