King Edward VI High School

StateSecondary

InspectedSecondaryAges 11–18661 pupils

Westway, ST17 9YJWebsite01785258546

Inspected661 pupilsAges 11–18

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Inspected — grade pending1y ago

Inspected Feb 2025

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Ages11 - 18

Pupils661

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Ages11 - 18

Pupils661

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Type

Academy

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

11 - 18

Gender

Co-educational

Pupils

661

Head Teacher

Mr Jason Christey

At a Glance

Results

Attainment 8: 33.4

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

70%

Would recommend

7.4%

Absence rate

Avg 6.6%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

7.4%vs 6.6% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate7.4%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence22.6%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate37.0%

Permanent exclusion rate0.5%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support16.8%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans2.3%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Social, Emotional & Mental Health36 pupils (29%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty24 pupils (19%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder23 pupils (18%)

Specific Learning Difficulty23 pupils (18%)

Physical Disability6 pupils (5%)

Other4 pupils (3%)

Speech, Language & Communication4 pupils (3%)

Hearing Impairment3 pupils (2%)

Multisensory Impairment3 pupils (2%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)39

Teaching assistants (FTE)8

Support staff (FTE)28

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils661

Free school meals31.8%

English as additional language8.6%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British78.4%

Black African6.5%

White Other2.6%

Other2.4%

Unclassified2.1%

Mixed Other1.5%

Asian Other1.2%

Black Other1.1%

Mixed White & Caribbean1.1%

Indian0.9%

Mixed White & Asian0.9%

Pakistani0.5%

Black Caribbean0.5%

Chinese0.3%

White Irish0.2%

2024-25

Parent View

70.0%

of parents would recommend

50 responses

Happy child★90.0%

Good progress80.0%

Safe80.0%

Well taught70.0%

Well looked after70.0%

Good behaviour70.0%

Well led70.0%

Informed60.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠20.0%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Jun 2025

Leavers' Destinations

83.0%

to education

Sixth Form19.0%

Employment1.0%

NEET8.0%

2022-23

Spending Per Pupil

£7,087

total expenditure per pupil

£-2,513 vs secondary national avg (£9,600)

Teaching staff£3,890

Support staff£402

Premises£362

Energy£289

Learning resources£399

Income per pupil£7,428

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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