King Edward VI School Catchment Area
King Edward VI School is a community secondary school in Lichfield, Staffordshire , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 1627 pupils, and a capacity of 1395 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11-18
Age range
1,627
Pupils
1,395
Capacity
117%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2014
King Edward VI School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for King Edward VI School?
The catchment area for King Edward VI School is the geographic zone Staffordshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Staffordshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Secondary school places at King Edward VI School are allocated by Staffordshire using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Staffordshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
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King Edward VI School has a published admission number of 1395 places. 1627 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 117%. At 117% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Staffordshire allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 11.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Lichfield.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Staffordshire publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Staffordshire Council school admissions (official) →
King Edward VI School: School Information
- Full address
- Upper St John Street, Lichfield, WS14 9EE
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 11.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 124408
Other Secondary Schools in Lichfield
If King Edward VI School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Lichfield are the next closest alternatives.
Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to King Edward VI School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: King Edward VI School
What is the catchment area for King Edward VI School? ▾
The catchment area for King Edward VI School is the geographic zone Staffordshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Staffordshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is King Edward VI School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, King Edward VI School currently has 1627 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1395 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for King Edward VI School? ▾
Admission to King Edward VI School is managed by Staffordshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does King Edward VI School cover? ▾
King Edward VI School is a secondary school in Lichfield, Staffordshire, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for King Edward VI School? ▾
King Edward VI School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.