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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 · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Oct 2024

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

Academic picture

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

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

43.8

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2340.946.4
2023/2439.546.4
2024/2543.846.0

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
2022/23-0.290.00
2023/24-0.350.00
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
65.4%
EBacc APS
4.05
EBacc 9-5
14.8%
EBacc 9-4
21.6%
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
27.40
A*-A Grades
11.7%
A*-B Grades
29.6%
AAB+ %
8.6%

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 113 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

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The College of West Anglia
0.21 km away · Further education
King's Lynn Academy
0.55 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
Springwood High School
1.36 km away · Academy converter
Good
Visiting Teacher Service West
1.4 km away · Miscellaneous
Fen Rivers Academy
1.41 km away · Academy special sponsor led
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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). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 160 responses), 77% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.8. The school has around 1,181 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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

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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 do parents say about King Edward VII Academy?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 160 responses): 77% of parents would recommend King Edward VII Academy.
What are King Edward VII Academy's latest exam results?
King Edward VII Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.8. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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?
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