King Edward VI School
URN: 124408 • Lichfield WS14 9EE
Overview
- Name
- King Edward VI School
- URN
- 124408
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Catharine Forster (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01543255714
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Upper St John Street, Lichfield WS14 9EE
Summary
King Edward VI School, located in Lichfield, Staffordshire, is a mixed community secondary school with a current enrolment of 1,627 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 1,395. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, focusing on the well-being of its students through trauma-informed practices and a strong emphasis on safeguarding.
The curriculum at King Edward VI School is diverse, offering a wide range of subjects across Key Stages 3 and 4, including arts, sciences, and modern foreign languages. The school also promotes extracurricular activities, encouraging student participation in events such as sports competitions, music concerts, and community service projects, which enhance personal development and teamwork skills.
King Edward VI School values community engagement and parental involvement, providing resources and support for families. The school actively communicates with parents through newsletters and events, ensuring they are informed and engaged in their children's education. This collaborative approach contributes to a positive school culture and a strong sense of belonging among students.
The curriculum at King Edward VI School is diverse, offering a wide range of subjects across Key Stages 3 and 4, including arts, sciences, and modern foreign languages. The school also promotes extracurricular activities, encouraging student participation in events such as sports competitions, music concerts, and community service projects, which enhance personal development and teamwork skills.
King Edward VI School values community engagement and parental involvement, providing resources and support for families. The school actively communicates with parents through newsletters and events, ensuring they are informed and engaged in their children's education. This collaborative approach contributes to a positive school culture and a strong sense of belonging among students.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Governors' Award (governance)
- Governors (governance)
- Senior Eight for 2025/26 (sen)
- Senior Leadership Team (sen)
- Report Student Absence (sen)
- Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (sen)
- Senior Leadership Team (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- The Friary School (64.7)
- The Friary School (61.8)
- Nether Stowe School (51.0)
- Nether Stowe School (37.2)
Key details
- LA
- Staffordshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1395
- Pupils
- 1627
- Boys
- 846
- Girls
- 781
- FSM %
- 11.80
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-10-19
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Staffordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1627 | 846 | 781 | 1395 | 11.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1630 | 824 | 806 | 1395 | 10.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1545 | 775 | 770 | 1395 | 8.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1545 | 775 | 770 | 1395 | 8.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1505 | 747 | 758 | 1395 | 6.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1425 | 708 | 717 | 1395 | 4.80 |
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