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The King Edmund School

Rochford, SS4 1TLSecondaryAges 11–19MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2024
Progress 8
-0.83
Well below average
−20+2
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
166 1st-choice / 213 places
Ranking
#2,939
of 3,141 nationally

About The King Edmund School

The King Edmund School in Rochford is a large secondary with 1,354 pupils on roll, operating below its capacity of 1,600. The school serves a community with a notably high level of disadvantage: 33.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, a figure well above the national average. Demand for places is strong — for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 440 applications for 213 places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 2.07 applicants per place. Of those, 166 were first-preference applications, all of which were offered places. This suggests the school is a popular local choice, particularly among families who list it as their top option. The school is mixed, non-denominational, and has no religious character, catering to pupils aged 11 to 19 with its own sixth form.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 19 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressVaughan Close, Rochford, Rochford, SS4 1TL
HeadteacherJoanne Ingate
Local AuthorityEssex
Number of Pupils1,354
Free School Meals (FSM)33.4%
School Capacity1,354 / 1,600 (85% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

23 Jan 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 7 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
GymnasiumSixth Form CentreTheatreScience LabsSports HallMusic RoomsPlaying FieldsICT SuiteLibrary

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

20

Sports

Martial ArtsFootballSwimmingAthleticsTennisRugbyHockeyGymnasticsCricket

Clubs & Activities

DramaOrchestraArt ClubBook ClubChessFilm ClubEco ClubYoung EnterpriseCodingModel United NationsDebate

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

07:55 – 14:10

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

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