The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 36.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 33% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
36.3
7.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
23%
19.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
7%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.34
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
88%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
79%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 266 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% 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, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 113 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,354
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 33.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- THE KING EDMUND SCHOOL
- Head
- Ms Joanne Ingate (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2019 | School Inspection
Short inspection
November 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2013 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Curriculum and development visit
January 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Location
Vaughan Close, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1TL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 874m away
Waterman Primary School
Primary · 882m away
Rochford Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.4km away
Poplar Adolescent Unit
Pupil referral unit · 1.5km away
Lift Ashingdon
Primary · 2.4km away
Stambridge Primary School
Primary · 2.6km away
Lift Greensward
Secondary · 2.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is The King Edmund School a selective school?
No. The King Edmund School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The King Edmund School's Ofsted rating?
The King Edmund School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The King Edmund School?
The King Edmund School currently has 1,354 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The King Edmund School take?
The King Edmund School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The King Edmund School?
The King Edmund School is in Rochford, SS4 1TL, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The King Edmund School have a sixth form?
Yes, The King Edmund School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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