King Edward VI Academy
URN: 138783 • Spilsby PE23 5EW
Overview
- Name
- King Edward VI Academy
- URN
- 138783
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 47.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jude Hunton (since 2025) , Associate Principal
- Telephone
- 01790753260
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- West End, Spilsby PE23 5EW
Summary
King Edward VI Academy is a mixed secondary academy located in Spilsby, Lincolnshire, with a current enrolment of 380 students and a capacity of 420. Established in 2012, the academy is part of the David Ross Education Trust and aims to provide a safe and inclusive environment that fosters academic and personal growth. The school is committed to high educational standards and encourages students to achieve their full potential, regardless of their socio-economic background.
The academy's ethos centres on ambition, aspiration, courage, resilience, honesty, and respect. It promotes a strong sense of community through its House system, which helps students feel a sense of belonging. King Edward VI Academy prioritises a calm and purposeful learning atmosphere, supporting students in taking responsibility for their learning and personal development.
With a focus on high-quality educational opportunities, the academy prepares students for future education or employment. It also offers various support mechanisms, including access to student information for parents through the My Child at School platform, ensuring that families are engaged in their children's academic journeys.
The academy's ethos centres on ambition, aspiration, courage, resilience, honesty, and respect. It promotes a strong sense of community through its House system, which helps students feel a sense of belonging. King Edward VI Academy prioritises a calm and purposeful learning atmosphere, supporting students in taking responsibility for their learning and personal development.
With a focus on high-quality educational opportunities, the academy prepares students for future education or employment. It also offers various support mechanisms, including access to student information for parents through the My Child at School platform, ensuring that families are engaged in their children's academic journeys.
Useful links
- DRET.Cloud - Parent (other)
- DRET.Cloud - Student (other)
- CEOP (other)
- Childline (other)
- Google Chrome (other)
- Mental Health Guide (other)
- My Child at School (other)
- NSPCC (other)
- ThinkUKnow (other)
- Young Minds (other)
Nearby alternatives
- King Edward VI Humanities College (45.2)
- King Edward VI Grammar School (37.5)
- The Franklin School (37.5)
Key details
- LA
- Lincolnshire
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 380
- Boys
- 202
- Girls
- 178
- FSM %
- 46.30
- Open date
- 2012-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-01-25
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lincolnshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 380 | 202 | 178 | 420 | 46.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 395 | 202 | 193 | 420 | 41.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 489 | 261 | 228 | 420 | 31.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 489 | 261 | 228 | 420 | 31.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 478 | 260 | 218 | 420 | 27.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 502 | 269 | 233 | 420 | 18.90 |
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