The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 39.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
39.3
4.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
24%
17.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
6%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
87%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 87 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
29% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 42 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 380
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 46.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Trust
- THE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Mark Wilkinson (Associate Principal)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
West End, Spilsby, Lincolnshire, PE23 5EW
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is King Edward VI Academy a selective school?
No. King Edward VI Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is King Edward VI Academy's Ofsted rating?
King Edward VI Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend King Edward VI Academy?
King Edward VI Academy currently has 380 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does King Edward VI Academy take?
King Edward VI Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is King Edward VI Academy?
King Edward VI Academy is in Spilsby, PE23 5EW, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Premium school profiles
Researching a selective school?
We hold deep admissions intelligence on the UK's top selective schools — exam breakdowns, interview formats, and parent strategy briefs.