King Edward VI CEVC School
About King Edward VI CEVC School
King Edward VI CEVC School in Bury St Edmunds posts a Progress 8 score of -0.1, which sits above the Suffolk local authority average of -0.17 for secondary schools. That gap is modest but meaningful: it means pupils here make slightly more academic progress from their starting points than the typical student across the county. The school ranks 17th out of 48 similar schools in Suffolk, placing it comfortably in the top half locally. In West Suffolk specifically, it comes 4th out of 12 schools, putting it in the top third of its immediate area. Nationally, it sits in the 56th percentile, which is around the middle of the pack. The school's Attainment 8 score is 42.9, and 64.5 per cent of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths — the basics measure. That figure drops to 38.5 per cent when you look at grade 5 or above, which is a more demanding benchmark.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 212 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Oct 2024Latest monitoring visit (9 Oct 2024): Standards maintained
Source: Ofsted, 28 Mar 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
11Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:55 – 15:35
Source: king-ed.suffolk.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
School Admissions Timeline 2026/27
Key dates for primary, secondary and nursery applications