King Edward VII Academy
King's Lynn, PE30 2QB · Norfolk · secondary school
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43rd of 53 secondary schools in Norfolk we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 3.0/10 against 871 of them, against 3.2/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 41.1 · 40 | 46% | 1.85 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.35 · 24 | 38% | 0.92 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 41.1 · 24 | 15% | 0.37 |
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 VII Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 48.1% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 44.4, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.35 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did 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 (5.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access an after-school club, Homework Club, and Duke of Edinburgh Award. Sports include football, rugby, and netball, while arts offer music lessons, production rehearsals, and a French Film club. Trips range from Year 7 visits to Castle Acre and Eurodisney to Year 10-13 trips to China and Boston, USA.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,172 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,371. 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 improve their Progress 8 scores? What specific support is available for students aiming to raise their Attainment 8 above the national median?
What Ofsted said about King Edward VII Academy
Overview
King Edward VII Academy is described as an inclusive school that has “improved rapidly” since past academic outcomes were low. The report highlights a clear “sense of ambition,” with pupils now behaving well and attending lessons with positive attitudes. Leaders and staff are praised for setting high standards and driving change at speed, resulting in a school where pupils “learn well” and feel safe.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “ambitious” and ensures pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) access learning alongside peers.
- Teachers use “strong subject knowledge” to present concepts clearly and skilfully check work to address misunderstandings.
- Reading has become a “central focus of school life,” with urgent and effective improvements in pupil confidence and fluency.
- Behaviour and attendance have improved significantly, with pupils treating others with respect and moving around the school calmly.
- Sixth-form students achieve the grades needed for their chosen pathways and take on active leadership roles.
Areas to improve
- Plans to support some pupils with SEND are “not specific enough,” meaning these pupils do not always progress as well as they should.
- Some pupils still do not attend regularly enough, missing out on the school’s strong academic and pastoral support.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 39.5 |
| 2024/25 | 44.4 |
| 2025/26 | 41.1 |
| 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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