The King Edward VI School
Morpeth, NE61 1DN · Northumberland · secondary school
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1st of 16 secondary schools in Northumberland we can score, 27 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 648 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.2/10 among them, against 6.9/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 56.5 · 76 | 46% | 3.51 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.13 · 59 | 38% | 2.27 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 51.1 · 74 | 15% | 1.15 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The King Edward VI School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.9% 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 +0.13 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better 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 4.4 out of 10 among them, against 7.1 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,426 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,506. 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 strategies are used to improve progress scores for students from similar backgrounds?
What Ofsted said about The King Edward VI School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils benefit from a "highly inclusive atmosphere" and a "good quality of education." Leaders have created a "highly ambitious curriculum" that supports all learners, including those with special educational needs, resulting in strong personal development and exemplary behaviour.
Strengths
- Pupils conduct themselves with "exemplary" behaviour, demonstrating "mutual respect" and self-regulation within a "caring environment."
- Teachers possess "excellent subject knowledge" and are skilled at explaining complex concepts, leading to successful pupil achievement.
- The "personal development curriculum is exemplary," with highly effective careers provision guiding sixth-form students to "high-quality destinations."
- A "vast" range of extra-curricular enrichment, including international visits, motivates pupils and deepens their interests.
- Staff effectively support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) through skilled adaptations.
Areas to improve
- Strategies to improve the attendance of disadvantaged pupils are "not sufficiently impactful," negatively affecting their overall achievement.
- In key stages 3 and 4, teachers do not consistently check that pupils have "secured the understanding of key concepts" before moving on, leading to knowledge gaps.
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 | 51.2 |
| 2024/25 | 52.2 |
| 2025/26 | 51.1 |
| 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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