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King Edward VI College, Nuneaton

Good
Post-16
Academy 16-19 converter
Mixed
Ages 16–19

King Edward VI College is a post-16 school for pupils aged 16 to 19 in Nuneaton, part of Better Futures Multi-Academy Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in April 2015. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in June 2024 did not change this grade.

Ofsted
Good (2015)
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Data last updated 26 Oct 2026

King Edward VI College in detail

King Edward VI College in its own words

In its own words: "To inspire young people to gain the skills they need to thrive in an ever changing world as we transform sixth form education. Our students will be recognised locally & nationally for the remarkable impact they have on their communities"

From the headteacher's welcome: "KE6 is a welcoming, supportive and ground breaking college - a college that is built on delivering success for all. As a long-established provider of sixth form education in the region, we are passionate about providing the highest quality student experience, delivered by committed staff who believe wholeheartedly in our values of always being ambitious, supportive, genuine and involved."

Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)

Source: The school's own website

The trust

King Edward VI College is one of 3 schools run by Better Futures Multi-Academy Trust, an academy trust.

All 3 schools in Better Futures Multi-Academy Trust

Where pupils go next

Of the 633 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 39% went on to university or other higher education, 9% to apprenticeships and 32% into work. 9% went to one of the most selective third of universities.

Getting there

The nearest railway station is Nuneaton Rail Station, about 440 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).

3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Vicarage Street (near), 140 metres away.

The area around the school

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood King Edward VI College stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 443 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order offences. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Warwickshire (88), as is usual near a town centre.

Sources: DfE destination measures; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime

Location

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Ms Lynsey Smith
LA:Warwickshire
Phone:02476328231
Address:King Edward Road, Nuneaton, CV11 4BE
Trust:BETTER FUTURES MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST (3 schools)
Status:open
Opened:1 January 2019

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 2 years ago

This judgement is from April 2015, 11 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.

Good

Overall

Good

Leadership & Management

Inspected 28 April 2015
URN:145174
UKPRN:10065472
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Nuneaton
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted's report, in its own words

What is it like to be a learner with this provider?

Learners study subjects which are combined sensibly. They develop the skills and knowledge they will require in their future studies successfully. Learners are professional and diligent in their approach to their education. They take ownership of their learning and take pride in their work, which is often of a high quality.

Learners listen carefully and consider each other's views thoughtfully. They participate actively in many whole-college activities, which deepen their understanding and appreciation of diversity. Learners are respectful; they recognise and celebrate what they have in common.

What does the provider do well and what does it need to do better?

Leaders offer curriculums that are well planned and sequenced coherently. Biology teachers adapt taught content dynamically. They ensure that key concepts, such as protein structure and synthesis are retaught frequently to reinforce understanding. Learners improve on what they already know and can do, and they gain the new knowledge they need to be successful.

Teachers have good subject knowledge and expertise. They apply this expertise well to build learners' knowledge over time. English literature teachers share their expertise in analysing texts skilfully. Learners can interpret fluently, extract key constructs and meaning from texts and can explore writing to more complex depths.

From Ofsted's June 2024 inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Ofsted Insights

Ofsted rated this school Good at its April 2015 inspection.

Rated Good for

Leadership & management.

At a Glance

0.0%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

No

Nursery

No

Special Measures

Sixth Form Performance (A-Level)

A-Level Results

C-

Average grade

25.7

Points per entry

C-

Best 3 A-Levels

7%

Achieving AAB+

Well below average

Value added

514

A-Level students

90%

Retention rate

2024/25 academic year

A-Level Subjects Offered

Psychology238
Mathematics198
Sociology168
Business Studies160
Biology156
Computer Science104
Law102
English Literature102
Chemistry96
History92
Economics80
English Language78
Geography76
Physics72
Photography68
Film Studies66
Fine Art66
Media / Film / TV Studies52
Ancient History46
Religious Studies40

+ 6 more subjects

2024/25 academic year - entries by number of students

After A-Levels - Leaver Destinations

After A-Levels (Year 13) - 633 students

Continued education42%
Higher education39%
Further education1%
Apprenticeships9%
Employment32%
Not in education/employment12%

2023/24 data

University & Higher Education Destinations

9%

Top-third university

57%

Degree course

65%

Any L4+ destination

3%

Apprenticeships

Based on 647 students completing 16-18 study

2022/23 cohort - "Top-third" = most selective third of UK universities by student intake

How Does This School Compare?

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Getting There

Train Stations

Nuneaton Rail Station (Entrance)
440m · 7 min walk

Bus Stops

Vicarage Street (Nr)
144m · 2 min walk
Mill Street (Opp)
203m · 3 min walk
Anker Street (Opp)
264m · 4 min walk
Bus Station (Stand F)
403m · 7 min walk
Riversley Road (Opp)
420m · 7 min walk

Safety and surroundings

Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)

Collisions
40
Fatal
2
Serious
1
Children hurt
7

Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 40 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 2 fatal, 1 serious and 37 slight.

7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 3 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.

11 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.

The typical figure for schools in Warwickshire is 7 (the median across 286 schools, same distance and years).

Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.

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Capacity & Demand

Area Demand Pressure - Nuneaton

Low pressure
New homes approved:3,569
Projected new pupils:642

Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Nuneaton

Across Warwickshire council

Low demand council-wide0.88 applications per place

Places available

7,662

Applications

6,716

Got 1st preference

82.3%

Got preferred school

97.2%

All secondary applications across Warwickshire council (2026/27), not just this school.

Inspection History(2)

25 June 2024
28 April 2015
Good

Further education and skills inspection

Leadership & ManagementGood

Workforce

60

Teachers

£41,414

Mean salary

2020 data

Questions parents ask about King Edward VI College

What is King Edward VI College's Ofsted rating?

King Edward VI College's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in April 2015, it was rated Good.

What is the catchment area for King Edward VI College?

No fixed boundary. When King Edward VI College is oversubscribed, Warwickshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.

How do I apply to King Edward VI College?

Apply through Warwickshire's coordinated admissions process, naming King Edward VI College on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.

How many road collisions happen near King Edward VI College?

Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 40 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 2 fatal, 1 serious and 37 slight. 7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 3 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 11 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Warwickshire is 7 (the median across 286 schools, same distance and years).

Where is King Edward VI College?

King Edward VI College is at King Edward Road, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 4BE.

Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)

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