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King Edward VI Grammar School is a selective academy. It has about 960 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In September 2011 the school was rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Disadvantaged pupils, Destinations, Attainment and Attendance. Relative weaknesses include Admissions and Representation.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 0.7 | Louth Academy | |
| 8.4 | Somercotes Academy | |
| 10.4 | Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford | |
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| 11.6 | Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle | |
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| 12.8 | Cleethorpes Academy | |
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| 13.0 | Beacon Academy | |
| 13.0 | Oasis Academy Wintringham |
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Disadvantaged pupils: Excellent. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are excellent.
Destinations: Excellent. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite high. Show details
Attainment: Excellent. Up to age 16 it is excellent, while at ages 16-18 it is above average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite low.
Sixth form: Above average. Attainment is above average, progress is about average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are roughly average, while crime is quite low.
Progress: Above average. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is very high and the offer rate is very low. There is an entrance exam.
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
Popular A-level subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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