The King Edmund School

URN: 115337 • Rochford SS4 1TL

Overview

Name
The King Edmund School
URN
115337
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Secondary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
45.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Graham Abel (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Vaughan Close, Rochford SS4 1TL

Summary

The King Edmund School, located in Rochford, Essex, is a mixed foundation secondary school with a capacity of 1,596 students. The school aims to be the preferred choice for local families, striving for excellence in academic and extracurricular activities. The ethos of the school is built around leadership, community, kindness, ambition, and achievement, with a commitment to delivering quality education for every student.

The curriculum at The King Edmund School is designed to foster a well-rounded education, with a variety of subjects and opportunities for students to engage in creative and physical pursuits. Recent initiatives include themed competitions, such as a Bake Off, and educational trips, like the Year 13 Geography field trip to Southwold, which encourage independent research and teamwork.

The school actively promotes a supportive community environment, offering various clubs and extracurricular activities, including sports, drama, and academic support sessions. Parents and prospective students are invited to experience the school through tours and an Open Evening, showcasing the school's commitment to nurturing student success and well-being.

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Key details

LA
Essex
Age range
11 - 19
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
1596
Pupils
Boys
Girls
FSM %
Open date
Close date
2011-06-30
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Essex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1596
2024-09-11 1596
2023-09-11 1596
2022-09-11 1596
2021-09-11 1596
2020-09-11 1596

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