How many pupils does King Edward VI Academy have?

King Edward VI Academy has 380 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is King Edward VI Academy's Ofsted rating?

King Edward VI Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (24 January 2023).

How does King Edward VI Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at King Edward VI Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 38.4 in 2025/26.

Is King Edward VI Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — King Edward VI Academy is part of THE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is King Edward VI Academy?

King Edward VI Academy is located at West End, Spilsby, Lincolnshire, PE23 5EW.

King Edward VI Academy

West End, Spilsby, Lincolnshire, PE23 5EW

Good

Inspected 24 January 2023

Good

Ofsted

38.4

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–16

Ages

380

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About King Edward VI Academy

King Edward VI Academy is an academy sponsor led in Spilsby, Lincolnshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 380 pupils on roll. It is part of THE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (24 January 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 38.4 (2025/26). 47.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Lincolnshire →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 380 / 420 (90%)
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 24 January 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

47.6%

Free school meals

3.4%

EAL

2.6%

SEN support

25.3%

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)

38.4

Attainment 8

77 pupils

23.4%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

45.5%

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.

Where pupils go next

91%

Sustained destination

87%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

8.1%

Overall absence

28.6%

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.

27.6

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -3.0 vs 2023/24

13.8

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.9 vs 2023/24

6.08

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

£42,368

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 14% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,290 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

3.5% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 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.

£10,495

Spend per pupil

£10,208

Income per pupil

56%

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: West End, Spilsby, Lincolnshire, PE23 5EW
Phone: 01790753260
Associate Principal: Mark Wilkinson
Website: www.kingedwardacademy.co.uk

Academy Trust

THE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is King Edward VI Academy?: King Edward VI Academy is an academy sponsor led in Spilsby, Lincolnshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does King Edward VI Academy have?: King Edward VI Academy has 380 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is King Edward VI Academy's Ofsted rating?: King Edward VI Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (24 January 2023).
How does King Edward VI Academy perform at GCSE?: Pupils at King Edward VI Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 38.4 in 2025/26.
Is King Edward VI Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — King Edward VI Academy is part of THE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST.
Where is King Edward VI Academy?: King Edward VI Academy is located at West End, Spilsby, Lincolnshire, PE23 5EW.

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