King Edward VI School
Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6BE · Warwickshire · Grammar school
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2nd of 37 secondary schools in Warwickshire we can score, 38 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 136 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 9.2/10 among them, against 9.9/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 94 | 33% | 3.08 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 97.8 · 98 | 31% | 3.04 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 1.21 · 99 | 26% | 2.56 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 81.1 · 100 | 10% | 1.03 |
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, 100.0% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 83.3, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 stood at +1.21 in 2023/24, indicating performance above the national baseline for similar starting points. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in January 2022. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 10.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 879 pupils against a stated capacity of 850. 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 manage class sizes when operating over its designated capacity? What specific support structures are in place to maintain the high Progress 8 scores for individual students?
What Ofsted said about King Edward VI School
Overview
King Edward VI School is described as a “rich and vibrant community” where “pupils thrive.” The report highlights an “ambitious ethos” coupled with “genuine care for pupils’ well-being,” creating an environment where students “relish learning” and demonstrate “exemplary” behaviour.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “aspiring and inspiring,” offering a “breadth and depth” that provides a “marvellous foundation for life beyond school.”
- Teachers possess a “genuine love for the subject” and expertly navigate potential pitfalls to deepen pupils’ understanding.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities benefit from the “same high-quality curriculum as their peers.”
- The sixth form is “extremely high” in scope and ambition, with students committing to voluntary work and taking on leadership roles.
- Personal, social, health and economic education is “comprehensive,” helping pupils to “challenge prejudice” and prepare for life in modern Britain.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with leaders who are “not complacent” and staff who are “vigilant in making sure that pupils are safe.”
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 81.7 |
| 2024/25 | 83.3 |
| 2025/26 | 81.1 |
| 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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