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King Edward VI Church of England Voluntary Controlled Upper School
- Secondary
- Bury St Edmunds IP33 3BH
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Good |
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Academic Progress: Students achieved above national averages, especially in English, maths, science, and humanities.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, are polite, and embody core values of respect, aspiration, and creativity.
Qualifications and Training: Staff benefit from useful training and are encouraged to pursue external qualifications.
Current Educational Practices: The newly formed teaching and learning group helps identify key areas for training.
Strengths and Challenges: Some boys in lower years lose concentration if work isn鈥檛 matched to their needs.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents highly appreciate the extra-curricular activities and pastoral care.
Communication: Parents' concerns are promptly and efficiently dealt with.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are highly appreciative and feel the staff and leadership are exemplary.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Handled significant changes sensitively and maintained strong community relations.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Focused on curriculum improvements and maintaining a broad range of subjects.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare and effectively dealt with; students and parents feel safe.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: High-quality pastoral support and clear safeguarding processes; vulnerability addressed swiftly.
Extracurricular Offerings: Extremely well-rounded education with a high-quality extra-curricular program.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Leaders' commitment ensures balanced engagement in academics and extracurriculars.
Career Counselling Services: Strong links with local employers and one-to-one career guidance available.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Well-prepared students, some entering prestigious universities.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Effective support for SEND pupils, especially in hearing impairment unit.
Subjects Offered: Offers a broad curriculum with a wide range of academic and practical subjects.
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About Us
King Edward VI Church of England Voluntary Controlled Upper School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Suffolk, East of England.
It has 1197 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 40% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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It is a pleasure to have you here at King Edward VI School.
Regardless of your motivation for visiting our website, I hope you get a feel of what makes us unique and are motivated to come see us in person to see our work firsthand.
In 1550, our school was established.
Known as the schola Buriensis (school of Bury) since that time, we currently house over 1600 pupils between the ages of 11 and 18.
We cherish our generally Christian culture and principles as a Church of England school, but we also welcome students from all denominations or none at all.
We have an amazing academic reputation and a genuine willingness to use the best teaching methods.
Our kids can take part in debate, school council, and the Duke of Edinburgh award.
In our community, kindness, tolerance, hard work, and respect for one another are principles that underpin everything we do.
I'm hoping that those of you here with kids already get this. I invite those of you who are new to the school to visit and get a feel for our ethos.
Therefore, we encourage you to visit and learn more about the Schola Buriensis.
Call Debbie Dunning at 01284 761393 (Ext. 252) or send her an email to set up a visit.
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Regardless of your motivation for visiting our website, I hope you get a feel of what makes us unique and are motivated to come see us in person to see our work firsthand.
In 1550, our school was established.
Known as the schola Buriensis (school of Bury) since that time, we currently house over 1600 pupils between the ages of 11 and 18.
We cherish our generally Christian culture and principles as a Church of England school, but we also welcome students from all denominations or none at all.
We have an amazing academic reputation and a genuine willingness to use the best teaching methods.
Our kids can take part in debate, school council, and the Duke of Edinburgh award.
In our community, kindness, tolerance, hard work, and respect for one another are principles that underpin everything we do.
I'm hoping that those of you here with kids already get this. I invite those of you who are new to the school to visit and get a feel for our ethos.
Therefore, we encourage you to visit and learn more about the Schola Buriensis.
Call Debbie Dunning at 01284 761393 (Ext. 252) or send her an email to set up a visit.
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Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.05 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 40% | 27.21% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% | 41.83% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 21% | 18.17% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 7.12% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 14% | 10.69% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.92 | 2.77 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 88.49% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 219 | 140 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 81.35% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 47% | 38.96% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 42% | 32.35% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 4.88% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 5.24% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.37% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.76% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.21 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% | 27.91% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% | 41.74% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 22% | 16.55% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 8.38% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 16% | 11.29% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.26 | 2.84 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 91.24% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 216 | 139 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 86.3% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 44% | 39.28% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 47% | 35.58% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 4.88% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 6.44% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.52% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.46% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.26 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% 1 | 26.24% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% 7 | 42.5% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 25% | 24.5% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% 2 | 9.22% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% 1 | 14.43% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.18 | 3.05 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 93.32% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 306 | 137 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 85.48% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 49% | 36.73% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 41% | 37.89% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 8.27% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 2.66% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 4.59% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.27% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.28 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% 4 | 27.79% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% 8 | 43.5% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 31% | 21.2% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% 5 | 7.92% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 19% 4 | 12.59% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.29 | 3.05 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 88.36% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 343 | 148 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 77.17% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 44% | 33.1% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 45% | 37.07% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 5.86% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.43% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 4.88% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.98% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.06 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% | 27.84% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% | 43.98% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 36% | 21.47% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 20% | 10.55% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 23% | 11.63% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 89.82% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 348 | 161 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 66.32% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 48% | 37.55% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 44% | 37.5% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.66% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.45% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 6.68% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.39% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.93 | 27.68 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.94 2 | 28.27 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 10.5% | 11.89% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 168 | 278 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 61% | 51.19% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 8.33% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 27% | 29% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 7.9% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.21 1 | 27.91 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.23 2 | 27.94 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.9% | 11.35% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 46 | 49.05% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 6.81% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 28% | 23.19% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 3.43% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 32.99 | 26.76 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.1 | 27.01 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 14.9% | 11.18% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 43 | 46.42% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 9.04% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 25% | 26.46% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.25% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at King Edward VI Church of England Voluntary Controlled Upper School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
