Is King Edward VI School a boys school?

Yes — King Edward VI School is a boys school.

How many pupils does King Edward VI School have?

King Edward VI School has 869 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is King Edward VI School's Ofsted rating?

King Edward VI School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (30 November 2021).

How does King Edward VI School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at King Edward VI School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 81.1 in 2025/26.

Is King Edward VI School part of an academy trust?

Yes — King Edward VI School is part of THE GRAMMAR SCHOOL OF KING EDWARD VI AT STRATFORD-UPON-AVON.

Where is King Edward VI School?

King Edward VI School is located at Chapel Lane, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 6BE.

King Edward VI School

Chapel Lane, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 6BE

Outstanding

Inspected 30 November 2021

Outstanding

Ofsted

81.1

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

869

Pupils

Boys

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About King Edward VI School

King Edward VI School is an academy converter in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 869 pupils on roll and admits boys pupils only. It is part of THE GRAMMAR SCHOOL OF KING EDWARD VI AT STRATFORD-UPON-AVON. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (30 November 2021) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 81.1 (2025/26). 2.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 14.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Warwickshire →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Boys
Pupils / Capacity: 869 / 850 (102%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 30 November 2021

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

2.4%

Free school meals

14.2%

EAL

0.3%

SEN support

11.4%

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)

81.1

Attainment 8

90 pupils

97.8%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

97.8%

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-

A-level average grade

208 students

53.8%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

88%

To higher education

70%

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

100%

Sustained destination

100%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

4.8%

Overall absence

18.6%

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.

49.53

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.1 vs 2023/24

17.5

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.9 vs 2023/24

6.54

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +3.0 vs 2023/24

£48,163

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 6% on leadership pay

↑ +£5,584 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -1.0 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.

£7,079

Spend per pupil

£7,466

Income per pupil

60%

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: Chapel Lane, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 6BE
Phone: 01789293351
Headmaster: Bennet Carr
Website: http://www.kes.net

Academy Trust

THE GRAMMAR SCHOOL OF KING EDWARD VI AT STRATFORD-UPON-AVON →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is King Edward VI School?: King Edward VI School is an academy converter in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
Is King Edward VI School a boys school?: Yes — King Edward VI School is a boys school.
How many pupils does King Edward VI School have?: King Edward VI School has 869 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is King Edward VI School's Ofsted rating?: King Edward VI School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (30 November 2021).
How does King Edward VI School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at King Edward VI School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 81.1 in 2025/26.
Is King Edward VI School part of an academy trust?: Yes — King Edward VI School is part of THE GRAMMAR SCHOOL OF KING EDWARD VI AT STRATFORD-UPON-AVON.
Where is King Edward VI School?: King Edward VI School is located at Chapel Lane, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 6BE.