King Edward VII Academy

About King Edward VII Academy

King Edward VII Academy is an academy sponsor led in King's Lynn, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,181 pupils on roll. It is part of INSPIRATION TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 41.1 (2025/26). 24.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 33.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Norfolk →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,181 / 1,371 (86%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

8 October 2024

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Gaywood Road, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 2QB

Phone

01553773606

Head Teacher

Darren Hollingsworth

Website

www.kesacademy.org.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is King Edward VII Academy?

King Edward VII Academy is an academy sponsor led in King's Lynn, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does King Edward VII Academy have?

King Edward VII Academy has 1,181 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does King Edward VII Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at King Edward VII Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 41.1 in 2025/26.

Is King Edward VII Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — King Edward VII Academy is part of INSPIRATION TRUST.

Where is King Edward VII Academy?

King Edward VII Academy is located at Gaywood Road, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 2QB.