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King Edward VII Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,190 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. Ofsted last inspected the school in June 2021. The present school opened in 2021.
This school is a member of Inspiration Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Wayland Academy, The Thetford Academy, Hethersett Academy, Jane Austen College and Hewett Academy.)
Particular strengths include Admissions, Sixth form and Destinations. Relative weaknesses include Progress and Disadvantaged pupils.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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| Distance (miles) |
Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | King's Lynn Academy | |
| 0.8 | Springwood High School | |
| 4.9 | St Clement's High School | |
| 10.3 | Marshland High School | |
| 10.6 | Downham Market Academy | |
| 12.2 | University Academy Long Sutton | |
| 12.6 | Thomas Clarkson Academy | |
| 12.9 | Smithdon High School | |
| 14.1 | The Nicholas Hamond Academy | |
| 16.0 | Litcham School | |
| 17.0 | University Academy Holbeach | |
| 17.1 | Iceni Academy |
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Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Sixth form: Above average. Attainment is poor, progress is about average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite low, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite high.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is out of balance with the local community. Show details
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Environment: Below average. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all quite high.
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are poor. Progress at 16-18 is poor. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
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.)
Progress: Poor. Up to age 16 it is poor, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
Popular A-level subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2022
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