The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2021).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 83.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2021
- This is a boys-only school
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
83.3
39.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
100%
58.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
83%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
A-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.22
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
99%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
99%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 87 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 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
- Boys
Numbers
- Pupils
- 869
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 2.2%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Warwickshire
- Trust
- THE GRAMMAR SCHOOL OF KING EDWARD VI AT STRATFORD-UPON-AVON
- Head
- Mr Bennet Carr (Headmaster)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Chapel Lane, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 6BE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmStratford Preparatory School
Independent · Very close
Stratford-Upon-Avon Primary School
Primary · 333m away
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 688m away
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Primary · 891m away
Stratford Upon Avon School
Secondary · 961m away
Bridgetown Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Stratford Girls' Grammar School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Thomas Jolyffe Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is King Edward VI School a selective school?
Yes. King Edward VI 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 School's Ofsted rating?
King Edward VI School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend King Edward VI School?
King Edward VI School currently has 869 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 Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6BE, in the Warwickshire 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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