King Edward VII Academy
About King Edward VII Academy
King Edward VII Academy is a mixed state secondary and sixth form in King’s Lynn and West Norfolk, operating under Norfolk local authority. Among the 57 secondary schools in the county, it sits some distance behind the top-performing peers in its local authority. The highest-ranked of these is Hethersett Academy, followed by Wayland Academy and Notre Dame High School in Norwich. King Edward VII Academy itself does not appear among the top performers in the area, and its most recent Ofsted inspection rated the school as Requires Improvement. The school is led by headteacher Darren Hollingsworth and has 1,181 pupils on roll, covering ages 11 to 18. It has no religious character. While the school is not among the strongest in Norfolk on academic measures, it does offer a broad range of facilities and extracurricular activities that may appeal to families looking for a well-equipped local option.
Key Details
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
School day
Teaching hours
08:20 – 15:35
Source: kesacademy.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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