King Edward VI Academy
Spilsby, PE23 5EW · Lincolnshire · secondary school
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30th of 54 secondary schools in Lincolnshire we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.0/10 against 396 of them, against 2.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 23.4 · 6 | 30% | 0.19 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.08 · 44 | 25% | 1.10 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 38.4 · 13 | 10% | 0.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
King Edward VI Academy overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. In 2024/25, 24.1% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 39.3, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.08 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join sports teams for netball, football, rugby, rowing, running, basketball, and dodgeball. Music options include woodwind, brass, keyboard, guitar, percussion, violin, and voice.
Getting in
The published school roll is 357 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific support is available for students aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores? How are the various music and sports clubs structured for new entrants?
What Ofsted said about King Edward VI Academy
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils have opportunities to be successful and learn in classrooms where behaviour is “calm and focused”. Leaders have designed an “ambitious curriculum” with high expectations, resulting in a positive environment where most pupils feel safe and enjoy attending.
Strengths
- Teachers possess “secure” subject knowledge and use effective strategies, such as recalling previous learning, to help pupils build on what they already know.
- Leaders have prioritised reading, ensuring pupils read or listen to texts for 20 minutes daily, with effective support for those needing extra help.
- Staff quickly identify pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and provide tailored, subject-specific support.
- There is a wide range of opportunities for pupils to develop talents, including sports clubs, charity events, and educational visits linked to the curriculum.
- Leaders have acted to significantly improve attendance, and the rate of pupil suspension is decreasing.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure teachers deploy strategies to help all pupils, particularly older ones, recall learning and make connections to deepen understanding.
- Leaders should ensure pupils have opportunities to debate issues and develop a secure understanding of British values to better prepare them for life in modern Britain.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders ensuring staff access regular training and working effectively with wider agencies to keep pupils safe.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 39.3 |
| 2024/25 | 39.3 |
| 2025/26 | 38.4 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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