How many pupils does King Edward VI Grammar School have?

King Edward VI Grammar School has 889 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is King Edward VI Grammar School's Ofsted rating?

King Edward VI Grammar School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 May 2024).

How does King Edward VI Grammar School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at King Edward VI Grammar School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 58.8 in 2025/26.

Is King Edward VI Grammar School part of an academy trust?

Yes — King Edward VI Grammar School is part of KING EDWARD VI EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is King Edward VI Grammar School?

King Edward VI Grammar School is located at Edward Street, Louth, Lincolnshire, LN11 9LL.

King Edward VI Grammar School

Edward Street, Louth, Lincolnshire, LN11 9LL

Good

Inspected 8 May 2024

Good

Ofsted

58.8

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

889

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About King Edward VI Grammar School

King Edward VI Grammar School is an academy converter in Louth, Lincolnshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 889 pupils on roll. It is part of KING EDWARD VI EDUCATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 May 2024) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 58.8 (2025/26). 11.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Lincolnshire →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 889 / 812 (109%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 8 May 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

11.6%

Free school meals

4.7%

EAL

0.5%

SEN support

8.7%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

58.8

Attainment 8

147 pupils

66.7%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

94.6%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

A-level average grade

80 students

11.3%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

78%

To higher education

29%

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

96%

Sustained destination

92%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

5.2%

Overall absence

11.9%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

53.92

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.9 vs 2023/24

16.8

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.3 vs 2023/24

7.4

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.9 vs 2023/24

£50,571

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 11% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,507 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +1.5 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,414

Spend per pupil

£7,485

Income per pupil

59%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Edward Street, Louth, Lincolnshire, LN11 9LL
Phone: 01507600456
Headteacher: Sam Cassidy
Website: http://www.kevigs.org/

Academy Trust

KING EDWARD VI EDUCATION TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is King Edward VI Grammar School?: King Edward VI Grammar School is an academy converter in Louth, Lincolnshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does King Edward VI Grammar School have?: King Edward VI Grammar School has 889 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is King Edward VI Grammar School's Ofsted rating?: King Edward VI Grammar School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 May 2024).
How does King Edward VI Grammar School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at King Edward VI Grammar School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 58.8 in 2025/26.
Is King Edward VI Grammar School part of an academy trust?: Yes — King Edward VI Grammar School is part of KING EDWARD VI EDUCATION TRUST.
Where is King Edward VI Grammar School?: King Edward VI Grammar School is located at Edward Street, Louth, Lincolnshire, LN11 9LL.

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