King Edward VI High School is a non-selective academy. It has about 660 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. Ofsted last inspected the school in July 2018. The present school opened in 2022.
Particular strengths include Admissions, Representation, Environment and Destinations. Relative weaknesses include Progress and Disadvantaged pupils.
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Admissions:Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low and the offer rate is quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Representation:In balance. The socio-economic mix is slightly out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Environment:Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is roughly average.
Destinations:Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is roughly average.
Attendance:About average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both roughly average.
Finances:Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Disadvantaged pupils:Poor. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are above average. Progress at 16-18 is poor.
Sixth form:Poor. Attainment is poor, progress is poor and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Attainment:Poor. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress:Poor. Progress up to the ages of 16 and 18 are both poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
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.