The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity. Strong sixth form (A- average).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 15.9 vs national 43.8)
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
15.9
27.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
A-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.71
Band 1Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
22% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 10–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 992
- Capacity
- 98%
Governance
- Local authority
- Southampton
- Head
- Mr Neal Parker (Head Master)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Wilton Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 5UQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRichard Taunton Sixth Form College
16 plus · 404m away
Upper Shirley High School
Secondary · 857m away
Banister Primary School
Primary · 871m away
Shirley Infant School
Primary · 883m away
Shirley Junior School
Primary · 883m away
St Mark's Church of England School
All-through · 920m away
New Avenue School
Independent · 967m away
Springhill Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend King Edward VI School?
King Edward VI School currently has 992 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does King Edward VI School take?
King Edward VI School caters for pupils aged 10 to 19.
Where is King Edward VI School?
King Edward VI School is in Southampton, SO15 5UQ, in the Southampton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does King Edward VI School have a sixth form?
Yes, King Edward VI School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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