At a Glance
Assessment: GL 11 Plus
Fees Type: Free
Boarding: Day school
Admissions: Mixed Boys and Girls
Places per year: 94
Competition: Medium
Introduction
King Edward VI Academy is a partially selective, mixed school in Spilsby Lincolnshire. The school only admits a proportion of its students based on the entry exam, hence why it is partially selective. The school has a motto of “We always try our personal best and accept no excuses” which is a good mindset for teachers and students alike. In 2017 Ofsted reported that the “whole-school community is striving to achieve and are well prepared for the next stage of their education, employment or training”, they also reported that the pupils are “polite” and look “extremely smart”.
However in 2019, which is the most recent reliable data set, King Edward VI Academy performed poorly in academia. Their Progress 8 score was below average with -0.31, indicating the academic growth of its students was sub-par. Only half the number of students expected took the EBacc. Only 20% of students at GCSE achieved a 5+ in English and Maths, the national and local average is 43%. The Attainment 8 score for King Edward VI Academy was 38.4, 8 points lower than the national and local average.
In order to be considered for one of the academic places at King Edward VI Academy, you must pass an entry exam. Applicants often prepare for entry exams long before the exam itself. We here at 11 Plus Hero can help with that preparation, we offer past papers and other resources so that your child can have the best chance at the entry exams of any school of your choosing.
King Edward VI Academy’s Key Information
The key information, such as student intake and contact information, for King Edward VI Academy below is regularly updated.
School Address
Full Address:
King Edward VI Academy, West EndSpilsby
Lincolnshire
PE23 5EW
Contact Information
Parking in the school
- There is parking within the school as well as on-street parking nearby.
- Car Park: 11 High St, Spilsby, PE23 5JH, 0.3 miles from the school.
- Car Park: Spilsby, PE23 5JT, 0.4 miles from the school.
Key Information for King Edward VI Academy
PAN for Year 7 intake (2023)
Total Student Capacity Years 7 to 13 (2022)
Total Students Years 7 to 13 (2022)
Percentage Capacity (2022)
Latest Ofsted Rating (2014)
Selection Test
King Edward VI Academy’s Key Dates and Application Information
These are the predicted dates for the relevant dates to do with the entry exam.
Entry Exam Registration
Entry Exam Date
Entry Exam Date
Entry Exam Results Date
Common Application form (CAF) Deadline
Application Documents for King Edward VI Academy
The following links are for key resources that will help you decide if you want to apply for King Edward VI Academy.
King Edward VI Academy Exam Format
The 11 Plus entry exam for King Edward VI Academy only applied for those looking to get one of the 30 scholarship places that King Edward VI Academy offers.
The King Edward VI Academy Entry Exam: Overview
The entry exam involves Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning assessments from GL. The exams will be held on different days. The first exam will be on Verbal Reasoning, and the second exam will be on Non-Verbal Reasoning. Both exams will be multiple choice.
Paper One
Verbal Reasoning (Multiple choice)
Paper Two
Non-Verbal Reasoning (Multiple choice)
GL 11 Plus Assessment Criteria
| English | Maths | Verbal Reasoning | Non-Verbal Reasoning | Additional |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ✖✖ | ✖✖ | ✔✔ | ✔✔ | ✖✖ |
Catchment Area
Entry Exam: Pass Criteria
There are 30 places that will be awarded based on academia. This will be done by taking the entry exams and the top 30 applicants who also meet the minimum requirements of a standardised score of 220 will be admitted.
Catchment area
Priority of places will be given to those living closest to the school, measured by straight line.
Additional eligibilities
- “Education, Health and Care Plan” – Any child that is eligible for this will be admitted.
- “Looked After Children”
- Siblings of children currently attending King Edward VI Academy
King Edward VI Academy FAQs
The pass mark for King Edward VI Academy is a standardised score of 220. This score is found by adding the results of both tests and then is adjusted to account for factors such as age difference. The 30 applicants who live closest to the school and have passed the entry exam will be admitted.
- The 11 Plus entry exam for King Edward VI Academy consists of two GL 11 Plus papers, the first a Verbal Reasoning multiple choice paper, the second is a Non-Verbal Reasoning multiple choice paper. Both papers are 1 hour long, with 15 minutes given to practice questions. This exam format is used by most schools in the Lincolnshire Consortium of Grammar Schools, more information can be found in the link below:
- Kesteven and Grantham Girls’ School does not provide its own exam paper for practice purposes, but practice papers for Kesteven and Grantham Girls’ School entry exam can be found here:
- https://www.gl-assessment.co.uk/free-familiarisation
https://www.bostongrammarschool.co.uk/admissions/11-plus/practice-material
Schools Nearby
No schools found
You may need to adjust your search location, distance or filters to find more schools.