King Edward VI Grammar School (Louth)
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Grammar SchoolLincolnshire, East Midlands142 days until exam dateOfsted: Good

Gender

Mixed

Exam Board

GL Assessment

Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio

16.8:1

Healthy

School Size

889 pupils

About King Edward VI Grammar School (Louth)

King Edward VI Grammar School in Louth offers pupils a calm, orderly environment where positive relationships between staff and students create a supportive atmosphere for learning. Teachers bring strong subject knowledge to an ambitious curriculum, with sixth-form provision particularly notable for preparing students thoroughly for their next steps. Beyond academics, the school provides an impressive range of enrichment activities — from orchestra and choir to a combined cadet force, drone club, and astronomy society — allowing pupils to develop interests and leadership skills. Recent changes to leadership have brought improvements across the school, and pupils consistently speak of feeling safe and respected within this welcoming community.

Subjects Tested

Verbal ReasoningNon-Verbal Reasoning

Ages & Pupils

889

Total pupils

Ofsted Rating

Good

Overall effectiveness

Inspected 5 August 2024

Quality of Education

Good

Behaviour & Attitudes

Good

Personal Development

Good

Leadership & Management

Good

Sixth Form Provision

Good

Academic Performance

Attainment 8

61.3

Average GCSE score across 8 subjects

National average46.2

GCSE Grade 5+

81.2%

Achieving Grade 5+ in English & Maths

National average45.3%

School Profile

School Size
889 pupilsSmall
Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio
16.8:1Healthy
Consortium
Lincolnshire

Student Demographics

11%

Free School Meals

3.9%

English as Additional Language

0.45%

EHCP

8.66%

SEN Support

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