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King Edward VII School

State school · Sheffield, S10 2PW
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,706 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,706 ·
Local authority
Sheffield City Council

Headteacher

Head

Ms Linda Gooden

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Westways Primary School 30 %
Other 14 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Walkley Primary School 13 %
Sharrow Nursery, Infant and Junior School 11 %
St Mary's Church of England Primary School 7 %
Nether Green Junior School 7 %
Hunter's Bar Junior School 4 %
Lydgate Junior School 4 %
Springfield Primary School 3 %
Unknown 3 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
Lowfield Community Primary School 2 %
Netherthorpe Primary School 1 %
Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy 1 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
82%
LA avg.
70%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
53.6%
LA avg.
44.1%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A levels or equivalent - Average points score (2024)

School
34.59
LA avg.
33.87
Eng. avg.
34.45
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
103
Number of teachers
17:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

1.2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
8.3 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,706
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Inadequate

Personal development Requires improvement
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Inadequate
Sixth form provision Good

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Contact the school

Address

Glossop Road
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S10 2PW
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Telephone: 0114 266 2518

Email: office@kes.sheffield.sch.uk

Website: http://www.kes.sheffield.sch.uk

Local authority: Sheffield City Council

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School data & information King Edward VII School Glossop Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 2PW
1,706 Pupil numbers
28.5 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
28 % Pupils whose first language is not English
17:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
103 Number of teachers
13 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
53.6%
LA avg.
44.1%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
48.90
LA avg.
43.60
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.12 Score Average
≈ 35% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 63 6
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 206 4
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 188 6
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 15 5
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 7
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 217 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 80 6
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 6
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 83 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 36 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 214 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 216 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 11 6
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 25 4
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 24 5
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 197 6
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 60 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 206 5
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 19 6
Art & Design (Graphics) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 10 6
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 26 6
Art & Design (3d Studies) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 7 5
Arabic GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 8

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
18.8%
LA avg.
20.3%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
34.59
LA avg.
33.87
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCE A level 11 B
Sociology GCE A level 35 B
Psychology GCE A level 65 B
Physics GCE A level 49 B
Music GCE A level 6 B
Mathematics (Further) GCE A level 16 A
Mathematics GCE A level 114 B
Logic / Philosophy GCE A level 19 B
History GCE A level 53 B
Government and Politics GCE A level 30 B
Geography GCE A level 29 B
French GCE A level 8 B
English Literature GCE A level 19 B
English Language GCE A level 30 B
Economics GCE A level 30 B
Drama and Theatre Studies GCE A level 8 B
Design and Technology (Product Design) GCE A level 5 B
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 21 B
Chemistry GCE A level 61 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 32 B
Biology GCE A level 60 B
Art and Design (Photography) GCE A level 8 B
Art and Design (Graphics) GCE A level 12 A
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 16 B
Arabic GCE A level 7 A

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

King Edward VII School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

1.2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
8.3 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Inadequate

Personal development Requires improvement
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Inadequate
Sixth form provision Good
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