Is King Edward VI Academy a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 24 January 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 32nd of 54 secondary schools in Lincolnshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are King Edward VI Academy's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at King Edward VI Academy averaged an Attainment 8 score of 38.4 (England: 46.2). 23.4% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at King Edward VI Academy?

Applications for Year 7 places at King Edward VI Academy 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 VI Academy

West End, Spilsby, PE23 5EW

Local ranking32nd of 54 secondary schools in Lincolnshire

Ofsted: GoodUpdated

Secondary

Phase

420

Capacity

11-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · Ofsted inspection 24 January 2023. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 38.4 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 23.4% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 45.5% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 77

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 91.0%
Continued in education: 87.0%
Apprenticeships: 0.0%
Employment: 3.0%
Not sustained: 8.0%

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 380
Boys: 189 (53%)
Girls: 168 (47%)
Capacity: 420 (85% full)
SEND: 27.9%
FSM Eligible: 47.1%
EAL: 2.6%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.6%
SEN Support: 25.3%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 13.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 27.6
Budget per Pupil: £10,495/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

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

Overall Absence Rate: 8.0% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 28.6% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Nursery: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Not applicable
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 93.1%
White Other: 2.9%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.3%
White Irish: 0.5%
Mixed White & Asian: 0.5%
Black African: 0.5%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.3%
Asian Indian: 0.3%

93.1%

White British

2.9%

White Other

1.3%

Mixed White & Black Caribbean

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01790753260

Office@kingedwardacademy.co.uk

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West End

Spilsby, East Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 138783
UKPRN: 10038868
Establishment No.: 4002
Trust: THE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST

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