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King Edward VI Academy

Academy sponsor led · Spilsby · PE23 5EW

Ages 11–16 · 357 pupils · Lincolnshire

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Ofsted

Good

Attainment 8

39.3

Overall absence

9.0%

Admissions demand

0.64 · Often has places

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2023-01-24

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.08
−20+2
Attainment 839.3
English & maths grade 5+17%
English & maths grade 4+54%
EBacc entry14%

EBacc APS: 3.3

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence9.0%
Persistent absence (10%+)33.4%
Unauthorised1.8%
Authorised absence
7.2%
Severe absence (50%+)
3.3%
Enrolments in measure
449

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.64 · Often has places

1st preferences

42

Places offered

71

1st-preference offers

42

Total preferences (any rank)
118
Preferred offers (top 3)
66
Applications from outside LA
0
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill85%

357 pupils · 420 places

Pupils on roll
357
Boys / girls
189 / 168
School capacity
420
Capacity fill
357 / 420 (85%)
Free school meals
47.6%
FSM pupils
170
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy sponsor led

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: THE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST
Academy trust
THE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST
Sponsor
The David Ross Education Trust
Headteacher
Mr Mark Wilkinson

Location

Address
West End
Postcode
PE23 5EW
Town
Spilsby
County
Lincolnshire
Local authority
Lincolnshire
District
East Lindsey
Constituency
Louth and Horncastle
Urban/rural
Larger rural: Further from a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy sponsor led (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Spilsby, Lincolnshire, 357 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 47.6%.

Open schools in Spilsby
8
Secondary schools in Spilsby
1
Academies among open schools in Spilsby
50% (4)
Open schools in PE23
8
Secondary in PE23
1
Open schools in Lincolnshire LA
400
Secondary in Lincolnshire LA
53

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in SpilsbyNear PE23

  • Spilsby Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Spilsby · PE23 5EP · Lincolnshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS248%
    • Absence6.7%
    • FSM40.6%
    • Demand1.30

    0.1 miles away

  • Woodlands Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy special converter

    Spilsby · PE23 5EJ · Lincolnshire

    Ages 11–16

    • Att84.6
    • P8-2.1
    • EM5+0%
    • Absence17.8%

    0.2 miles away

  • The Eresby School, Spilsby

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy special converter

    Spilsby · PE23 5HU · Lincolnshire

    Ages 2–19

    • Absence10.9%
    • FSM61.1%

    0.3 miles away

  • Halton Holegate CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Voluntary controlled school · Primary

    SPILSBY · PE23 5PB · Lincolnshire

    Ages 3–11

    • KS275%
    • Absence5.8%
    • FSM43.5%
    • Demand0.50

    1.4 miles away

  • Toynton All Saints Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Primary

    Spilsby · PE23 5AQ · Lincolnshire

    Ages 3–11

    • KS253%
    • Absence5.3%
    • FSM18.9%
    • Demand1.07

    1.9 miles away

  • Great Steeping Primary School

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

    Community school · Primary

    Spilsby · PE23 5PT · Lincolnshire

    Ages 3–11

    • KS254%
    • Absence4.3%
    • FSM30.8%
    • Demand1.00

    2.9 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Mark Wilkinson
Telephone
01790753260
Website
www.kingedwardacademy.co.uk

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