King Edward VI CEVC School
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Attainment 8 of 45.4 is close to the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 45.4
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 57%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Progress is close to average or statistically uncertain because the confidence interval crosses zero. This does not necessarily mean the school adds or detracts from pupil progress.
- Progress 8:
- -0.10
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.29, 0.08]
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Church of England religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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- Faith admissions criteria apply (Church of England). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 229 | 45.4 | — | 57.2% | 16.6% | 3.9 |
| 2023/2024 | 234 | 42.9 | -0.10 | 53.4% | 18.4% | 3.7 |
| 2022/2023 | 239 | 45.3 | +0.05 | 56.0% | 21.0% | 3.9 |
| 2021/2022 | 237 | 49.7 | +0.21 | 70.0% | 22.0% | 4.3 |
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School information
| URN | 124856 |
| Local authority | Suffolk |
| Region | East of England |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Voluntary controlled school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Deri O'Regan |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Church of England |
| Postcode | IP33 3BH |
| Latest pupils | 229 |
| FSM eligible | 19.9% |
Contact and identifiers
Grove Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3BH
http://www.king-ed.suffolk.sch.uk/View local authority page1284761393| DfE number | 4500 |
| UKPRN | 10003634 |
| Opened | — |
| GIAS updated | 17 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | — |
| Behaviour and attitudes | — |
| Personal development | — |
| Leadership and management | — |
| Safeguarding | — |
| Inspection type | — |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | — |
| Publication date | — |