The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 61.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (109% full)
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
61.3
17.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
81%
39.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
85%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.53
Band 4Source: 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
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
91%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 164 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 65 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 889
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 11%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Trust
- KING EDWARD VI EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Sam Cassidy (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Edward Street, Louth, Lincolnshire, LN11 9LL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is King Edward VI Grammar School a selective school?
Yes. King Edward VI Grammar School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
What is King Edward VI Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
King Edward VI Grammar School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend King Edward VI Grammar School?
King Edward VI Grammar School currently has 889 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does King Edward VI Grammar School take?
King Edward VI Grammar School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is King Edward VI Grammar School?
King Edward VI Grammar School is in Louth, LN11 9LL, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does King Edward VI Grammar School have a sixth form?
Yes, King Edward VI Grammar School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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