King Edward VII Academy

StateSecondary

InspectedSecondaryAges 11–181,181 pupils

Gaywood Road, PE30 2QBWebsite01553773606

Inspected1,181 pupilsAges 11–18

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Inspected — grade pending1y ago

Inspected Oct 2024

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Ages11 - 18

Pupils1,181

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Ages11 - 18

Pupils1,181

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Type

Academy

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

11 - 18

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

1,181 / 1,371 (86%)

Head Teacher

Mr Darren Hollingsworth

At a Glance

Results

Attainment 8: 44.4

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

80%

Would recommend

9.3%

Absence rate

Avg 6.0%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

9.3%vs 6.0% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate9.3%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence26.9%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate42.0%

Permanent exclusion rate1.1%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support11.8%

Near averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans1.8%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Social, Emotional & Mental Health55 pupils (34%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty41 pupils (26%)

Speech, Language & Communication28 pupils (18%)

Specific Learning Difficulty16 pupils (10%)

Physical Disability10 pupils (6%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder8 pupils (5%)

Hearing Impairment1 pupils (1%)

Visual Impairment1 pupils (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)61

Teaching assistants (FTE)14

Support staff (FTE)40

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils1,181

Free school meals25.2%

English as additional language33.3%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British63.0%

White Other20.7%

Black African3.6%

Unclassified2.8%

Indian2.7%

Asian Other1.6%

Mixed Other1.1%

Mixed White & African1.1%

Chinese0.8%

Other0.6%

Mixed White & Asian0.6%

Bangladeshi0.4%

Gypsy/Roma0.3%

Pakistani0.3%

Mixed White & Caribbean0.3%

Black Other0.2%

2024-25

Parent View

80.0%

of parents would recommend

160 responses

Happy child90.0%

Well taught90.0%

Safe90.0%

Good progress80.0%

Informed80.0%

Good behaviour80.0%

Well led80.0%

Well looked after60.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠20.0%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Sept 2024

Leavers' Destinations

83.0%

to education

Sixth Form45.0%

Employment3.0%

NEET6.0%

2022-23

Trust Performance

Inspiration Trust

KS4

Attainment 845.7

Progress 80.24

EBacc entry51.0%

2023-24

Spending Per Pupil

£6,390

total expenditure per pupil

£-3,210 vs secondary national avg (£9,600)

Teaching staff£3,428

Support staff£920

Premises£206

Energy£289

Learning resources£155

Income per pupil£7,090

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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