The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 50.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
50.8
7.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
55%
13.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
49%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
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
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 222 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 145 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,706
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 28.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Sheffield
- Head
- Ms Linda Gooden (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksFull inspection: Good
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Inadequate
September 2022 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
April 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
September 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Glossop Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 2PW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWestbourne School
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Birkdale School
Independent · 629m away
Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy
Primary · 808m away
Hunter's Bar Infant School
Primary · 1.1km away
Hunter's Bar Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
Kenwood Academy
Academy · 1.2km away
Brantwood Garden School
Independent · 1.3km away
St Marie's School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is King Edward VII School a selective school?
No. King Edward VII School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is King Edward VII School's Ofsted rating?
King Edward VII School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend King Edward VII School?
King Edward VII School currently has 1,706 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does King Edward VII School take?
King Edward VII School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is King Edward VII School?
King Edward VII School is in Sheffield, S10 2PW, in the Sheffield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does King Edward VII School have a sixth form?
Yes, King Edward VII School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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