King Edward VI School
Lichfield, WS14 9EE · Staffordshire · secondary school
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6th of 56 secondary schools in Staffordshire we can score, 70 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 605 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.2/10 among them, against 7.7/10 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 | 64.1 · 86 | 30% | 2.57 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.18 · 63 | 25% | 1.58 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 53.9 · 82 | 10% | 0.82 |
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 School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.5% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 52.2, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.18 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Good in 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.4 out of 10 among them, against 7.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Art Club and attend Artists Workshops, Gifted and Talented Workshops, and a Summer Festival. Trips include visits to Warwick Castle, Wedgewood ASDAN, and performances at Lichfield's Gotta Dance and the Tina Turner Show.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,609 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,395. 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
What specific support is available for pupils aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores? How are the Arts and Music workshops integrated into the regular timetable?
What Ofsted said about King Edward VI School
Overview
King Edward VI School continues to be a good school, where leaders maintain high expectations for pupils and staff. The community is underpinned by values of well-being, collaboration, and aspiration, ensuring that every individual child is known and supported.
Strengths
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is "particularly good," with carefully designed provision allowing them to "thrive alongside their peers."
- Behaviour is "very strong," with pupils attending well and working hard; reported bullying incidents are "quickly investigated."
- Lessons are "carefully sequenced to build pupils’ understanding over time," with skilled questioning ensuring long-term retention of knowledge.
- Sixth form outcomes are "particularly strong," as staff prioritise preparing students for life as "independent lifelong learners."
- An "impressive range of clubs and opportunities" inspires pupils to develop interests in music, sport, debate, and coding.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must sharpen commissioning arrangements for alternative provision to ensure support is "tailored more carefully to pupils’ unique needs in the most timely manner."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a culture focused on keeping pupils safe and leaders acting quickly to ensure proper support is in place for any child potentially at risk.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 53.1 |
| 2024/25 | 52.2 |
| 2025/26 | 53.9 |
| 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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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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