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King Edward VII School

Sheffield, S10 2PWSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Oct 2024
Progress 8
-0.35
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.6×
Not oversubscribed
129 1st-choice / 211 places
Ranking
#2,346
of 3,141 nationally

About King Edward VII School

King Edward VII School’s Progress 8 score of -0.35 sits just above the Sheffield local authority average of -0.4 for secondary schools, meaning pupils here make slightly more progress than the typical student across the city. That places it 14th out of 33 similar schools in the area, a solid mid-table position. More telling is the comparison with its own recent history: in its previous Ofsted inspection in 2021, the school was rated Requires Improvement overall, with a grade 3 for quality of education. By October 2024, inspectors had upgraded every category to Good, including leadership, behaviour, personal development and the sixth form. That’s a significant turnaround in three years, and the current Good rating across the board suggests the school is now on a much firmer footing. The parent view, gathered between September 2024 and September 2025, backs this up: 87% of respondents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy, and 88% felt their child is safe.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressGlossop Road, Sheffield, Sheffield, S10 2PW
HeadteacherLinda Gooden
Local AuthoritySheffield
Number of Pupils1,706
Free School Meals (FSM)28.4%
School Capacity1,706 / 1,371 (124% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Oct 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 14 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
LibraryTennis CourtsAstro TurfGymnasiumSwimming PoolArt StudiosICT SuiteChapelSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

18

Sports

Martial ArtsFootballCross CountryRugbyCricketHockeyBadmintonRowingSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubChoirDebateScience ClubChessCodingNewspaperDuke of EdinburghYoung Enterprise

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

08:15-08:40

Source: kes.sheffield.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About King Edward VII School

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