The King Edward VI School
The King Edward VI School is a secondary school (Academy converter), ages 13–18, in Morpeth, NE61, in the Northumberland council area. It has 1,426 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (5 November 2024): Outstanding in 2 areas, Good in 3 areas. It is listed as non-selective.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Outstanding in 2 areas, Good in 3 areas — inspected 5 November 2024.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Quality of education | Good |
Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
Personal development | Outstanding |
Leadership and management | Good |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
Sixth form | Outstanding |
Read the Ofsted inspection report
Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
Progress 8 | 0.13 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 52.2 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 57.9 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 337 | 2024/25 |
A level average point score per entry | 36.91 | 2024/25 |
A level average grade per entry | B- | 2024/25 |
A level students | 180 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 1,426 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 12.6% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 1.4% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 12.39% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 2.61% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
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