The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 52.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (117% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
52.1
8.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
58%
15.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
44%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.07
Band 3Source: 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
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
93%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 214 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
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 113 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,627
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 11.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Head
- Mrs Catharine Forster (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
October 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
September 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Upper St John Street, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS14 9EE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSaxon Hill School
Special school · Very close
Saxon Hill Academy
Academy · Very close
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 538m away
Queen's Croft High School
Special school · 556m away
St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School
Primary · 643m away
Beacon Independent School
Independent · 884m away
St Chad's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Anna Seward Primary
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is King Edward VI School a selective school?
No. King Edward VI School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is King Edward VI School's Ofsted rating?
King Edward VI School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend King Edward VI School?
King Edward VI School currently has 1,627 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 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is King Edward VI School?
King Edward VI School is in Lichfield, WS14 9EE, in the Staffordshire 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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