King Edward VI CEVC School
Grove Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3BHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
King Edward VI CEVC School is a secondary school in Bury St Edmunds for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 357 schools in Suffolk. It ranks 5th of 5 secondary schools in Bury St Edmunds. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 5 March 2019, report published 28 March 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 8 October 2024
Pupils enjoy coming to this school. They particularly benefit from the wide range of subjects and from the care that staff take to ensure their well-being. The curriculum is well organised and there is a culture of high expectations. This means that most pupils achieve well in their learning. Pupils say that behaviour has improved since September when new expectations were introduced. Pupils line up at the beginning of the day, mobile phones are no longer used in lessons and there are new routines in classrooms and around the school. As a result, behaviour is calm and orderly. Pupils feel safe. They know that they can speak to the school if they have concerns and that the school will resolve issues quickly and effectively. There are a wide range of activities at lunchtime and after school. These include sports, music and drama clubs, as well as interest-based clubs. There are also leadership opportunities such as being a prefect, house captain or sports leader. Pupils know that the school listens to their ideas. This means that the pupils who participate grow in confidence and develop a range of skills. Pupils are confident to be themselves and develop good relationships with each other and with staff. There is a culture of kindness and support.
What the school should improve
- Effective questioning is not yet consistent in lessons. This means that some pupils do not achieve as well as they could. The school should continue its work on ensuring that teachers develop their questioning skills.
- Some pupils do not engage with the rich extra-curricular offer that the school provides. This means that some pupils miss out on the opportunity to enjoy themselves and to develop their skills and interests. The school should track participation and encourage more pupils, particularly those who are disadvantaged, to take part in these activities.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
229 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
1,189 pupils on roll, with places for 1,200
Schools near King Edward VI CEVC School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeygate Sixth Form College | 0.3 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Bury St Edmunds County High School | 0.4 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Attainment 8: 49.8 |
| St Benedict's Catholic School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 49.8 |
| Sybil Andrews Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 49.5 |
| Culford School | 4 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 31.3 |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Tom Grey
- Phone
- 01284761393
- Address
- Grove Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3BH
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- URN
- 124856
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.