The King Edward VI School
Secondary · Academy converter · Ages 13–18 · Morpeth, Northumberland
The King Edward VI School is a secondary school in Morpeth, Northumberland for ages 13–18 (academy converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Not judged, from the inspection on 5 November 2024.
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Key facts
- Address
- Cottingwood Lane, Morpeth, NE61 1DN
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 13–18
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Council
- Northumberland
- Pupils on roll
- 1,426 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 12.6% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.6
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Not judged Inspected 5 November 2024
Strengths
- “The King Edward VI School pupils benefit from a highly inclusive atmosphere and a good quality of education.”
- “This shines through in the way that pupils conduct themselves and in the strong relationships that pupils share with staff.”
- “Pupils are very positive about their experience of school.”
To improve
- “However, sometimes, in key stage 3 and 4, teachers do not consistently check that pupils have secured the understanding of key concepts before they move on with learning.”
- “As a result, some pupils develop gaps in their knowledge and understanding.”
- “While many pupils attend well, the school’s strategies to improve the attendance of disadvantaged pupils are less successful.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 16 December 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 58% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 52.2 | 46 |
| A level average grade (2024/25) | B- | B- |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Straight-line distance, in Northumberland.
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