The King Edward VI School
URN: 122365 • Morpeth NE61 1DN
Overview
- Name
- The King Edward VI School
- URN
- 122365
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 45.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Simon Taylor (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Cottingwood Lane, Morpeth NE61 1DN
Summary
The King Edward VI School, located in Morpeth, Northumberland, is a voluntary controlled secondary school catering to a mixed-gender population of over 1,400 students from years 9 to 13, including a thriving Sixth Form of approximately 450 students. The school is part of the Cheviot Learning Trust and is committed to providing a fully inclusive and comprehensive education grounded in traditional principles and high academic standards.
The school prides itself on its reputation for academic excellence, offering a broad curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its students. In addition to strong academic performance, King Edward VI School emphasizes personal development and community engagement, hosting events such as the annual KEVI Inspires careers fair and various enrichment activities throughout the year.
Support for students is a key focus, with initiatives like First Aid training and environmental projects encouraging active participation and skill development. The school fosters a sense of community, ensuring that all students are supported in their educational journey while preparing them for future success.
The school prides itself on its reputation for academic excellence, offering a broad curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its students. In addition to strong academic performance, King Edward VI School emphasizes personal development and community engagement, hosting events such as the annual KEVI Inspires careers fair and various enrichment activities throughout the year.
Support for students is a key focus, with initiatives like First Aid training and environmental projects encouraging active participation and skill development. The school fosters a sense of community, ensuring that all students are supported in their educational journey while preparing them for future success.
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Nearby alternatives
- The King Edward VI School (77.0)
- James Calvert Spence College (50.1)
Key details
- LA
- Northumberland
- Age range
- 13 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1506
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- 2011-11-30
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Northumberland
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1506 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 1506 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 1506 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 1506 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 1506 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 1506 |
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