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King Edward VI Academy

East Lindsey, PE23 5EWSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2023
Progress 8
-0.08
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.7×
Not oversubscribed
48 1st-choice / 65 places
Ranking
#1,730
of 3,141 nationally

About King Edward VI Academy

King Edward VI Academy is a state secondary school in East Lindsey, Lincolnshire, that currently educates 380 pupils against a capacity of 420, meaning it has some room to grow. Its intake is notably diverse in socioeconomic terms: 46.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, a figure well above the national average and a clear signal of the community it serves. Demand for places is strong, with the school oversubscribed for the 2025/26 academic year: 121 applications were received for 65 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.86. Of those, 48 families put the school as their first preference, and all 48 received offers. This level of competition suggests that local families see the school as a solid option, despite its relatively small size and the challenges that come with a high-FSM cohort.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressWest End, Spilsby, East Lindsey, PE23 5EW
HeadteacherMark Wilkinson
Local AuthorityLincolnshire
Number of Pupils380
Free School Meals (FSM)46.3%
School Capacity380 / 420 (90% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

24 Jan 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 5 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Music RoomsLibraryGymnasiumPlaying FieldsArt StudiosAstro TurfSixth Form CentreDining HallScience Labs

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

20

Sports

Cross CountryCricketRugbyBasketballAthleticsSwimmingDanceRoundersFootballTennis

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirEco ClubFilm ClubDuke of EdinburghYoung EnterpriseOrchestraBook ClubGardeningChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysical

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:10

Source: kingedwardacademy.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About King Edward VI Academy

King Edward VI Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.