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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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