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King Edward VI High School is a non-selective academy. It has about 650 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. Ofsted last inspected the school in February 2025. The present school opened in 2022.
This school is a member of Walton Multi-Academy Trust. (Walton High School is also a member.)
Particular strengths include Admissions, Environment, Representation and Destinations. Relative weaknesses include Attainment, Disadvantaged pupils, Sixth form and Progress.
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Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low and the offer rate is quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is roughly average.
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is slightly out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is roughly average.
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates are quite low and the incidence of persistent absence is roughly average.
Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Progress: Below average. Up to age 16 it is poor, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Sixth form: Below average. Attainment is poor, progress is below average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is below average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Attainment: Poor. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
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