Is King Edward VII School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 23 May 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 10th of 29 secondary schools in Sheffield. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are King Edward VII School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at King Edward VII School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 50.9 (England: 46.2). 59.7% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at King Edward VII School?

Applications for Year 7 places at King Edward VII School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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King Edward VII School

Glossop Road, Sheffield, S10 2PW

Local ranking10th of 29 secondary schools in Sheffield

Ofsted: GoodUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1698

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 23 May 2023. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 50.9 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 59.7% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 75.8% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 231

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 92.0%
Continued in education: 89.0%
Apprenticeships: 2.0%
Employment: 1.0%
Not sustained: 6.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 87.0%
Higher education: 59.0%
Apprenticeships: 3.0%
Employment: 21.0%
Not sustained: 8.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

B-

Avg A-Level Grade

35.1

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

35.4

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

254

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 16.9% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 31.5
16-18 Cohort: 543

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1706
Boys: 826 (48%)
Girls: 903 (52%)
Capacity: 1698 (102% full)
SEND: 8.2%
FSM Eligible: 28.6%
EAL: 29.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.0%
SEN Support: 7.2%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 16.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 103.3
Budget per Pupil: £8,216/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 8.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 23.5% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 41.8%
White Other: 8.3%
Asian Pakistani: 8.2%
Other: 8.0%
Black African: 7.7%
Asian Other: 5.5%
Mixed White & Asian: 4.2%
Asian Indian: 3.1%

41.8%

White British

8.3%

White Other

8.2%

Asian Pakistani

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GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01142662518

office@kes.sheffield.sch.uk

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Glossop Road

Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber

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Administrative

URN: 107140
UKPRN: 10003636
Establishment No.: 4259

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