The short version
Above-average GCSE results. 89% capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 52.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- 12% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
52.2
8.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
58%
16.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
35%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.11
Band 2Source: 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
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
7%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 319 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 117 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 13–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,340
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 11.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- Trust
- CHEVIOT LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Ms Clare Savage (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Cottingwood Lane, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 1DN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is The King Edward VI School a selective school?
No. The King Edward VI School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The King Edward VI School's Ofsted rating?
The King Edward VI School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The King Edward VI School?
The King Edward VI School currently has 1,340 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The King Edward VI School take?
The King Edward VI School caters for pupils aged 13 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The King Edward VI School?
The King Edward VI School is in Morpeth, NE61 1DN, in the Northumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The King Edward VI School have a sixth form?
Yes, The 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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