King Edward VI CEVC School
Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3BH · Suffolk · secondary school
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18th of 43 secondary schools in Suffolk we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 920 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.4/10 among them, against 3.5/10 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 | 37.4 · 31 | 30% | 0.92 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.1 · 42 | 25% | 1.06 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 42.4 · 31 | 10% | 0.31 |
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 CEVC School overview
How it's doing
Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2024. In 2024/25, 38.0% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 45.4, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.1 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.9 out of 10 among them, against 4.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join clubs such as Further Maths, German support, and Lit Legends. Sports include mixed football, while arts and music offer The Band, GCSE Art & Photography Intervention, and King's Sinfonia. Trips range from a China Leadership & Cultural Exchange in 2026 to a Year 10 Spanish Residential Trip to Barcelona. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,189 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,200. 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
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What Ofsted said about King Edward VI CEVC School
Overview
King Edward VI CEVC School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report describes a school where pupils enjoy attending, benefit from a well-organised curriculum, and experience a culture of high expectations and kindness. Most pupils achieve well in their learning within a calm and orderly environment.
Strengths
- The curriculum is coherent, builds on previous learning, and teachers possess a high level of subject knowledge.
- Staff accurately identify and effectively support the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), including those in the specially resourced provision for deaf pupils.
- Behaviour is described as "calm and orderly" following the introduction of new expectations, with pupils feeling safe and supported.
- The school places a strong emphasis on reading, explicitly teaching vocabulary and providing targeted support for those who struggle.
- There is a strong focus on personal development, including mental and physical health, alongside a wide range of extra-curricular activities and leadership opportunities.
Areas to improve
- Effective questioning is not yet consistent in lessons, meaning some pupils do not achieve as well as they could; the school should continue developing teachers’ questioning skills.
- Some pupils do not engage with the rich extra-curricular offer; the school should track participation and encourage more pupils, particularly disadvantaged ones, to take part.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 42.9 |
| 2024/25 | 45.4 |
| 2025/26 | 42.4 |
| 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
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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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