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The King Edmund School
Goodgraded 23/01/2024Ages 11–191,354 pupilsNone
The King Edmund School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 19 in Rochford, within the Essex local authority. The school has around 1,354 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 23/01/2024, The King Edmund School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 35.3 and 19% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Rochford can view The King Edmund School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 23/01/2024
Attendance & staffing
Attendance89.0%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence35.9%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher16.0England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS93%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals32.8%England avg 28.6%
English not first language6.8%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 836.3
Progress 8-0.8
Grade 5+ English & maths23%
Grade 4+ English & maths49%
EBacc entry7%
EBacc average point score2.86
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)D+APS per entry 22.0
Value added-0.34Below average · 95% CI -0.5 to -0.2
Retention83%
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
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