King Edward VI Grammar School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Louth, within the Lincolnshire local authority. The school has around 889 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 08/05/2024, King Edward VI Grammar School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.3), an average Attainment 8 score of 61.8 and 78% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Louth can view King Edward VI Grammar 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 08/05/2024
Attendance & staffing
Attendance93.4%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence16.5%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher17.1England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS99%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals11.6%England avg 28.6%
English not first language4.7%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 861.3
Progress 8+0.3
Grade 5+ English & maths81%
Grade 4+ English & maths97%
EBacc entry85%
EBacc average point score5.89
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)29.8
Value added-0.53Below average · 95% CI -0.7 to -0.4