King Edward VII Academy Catchment Area
King Edward VII Academy is an academy sponsor led secondary school in King's Lynn, Norfolk , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 1181 pupils, and a capacity of 1371 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11-18
Age range
1,181
Pupils
1,371
Capacity
86%
Fill rate
King Edward VII Academy Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for King Edward VII Academy?
The catchment area for King Edward VII Academy is the geographic zone Norfolk 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. Norfolk publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
As an academy, King Edward VII Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Norfolk. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Norfolk before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Norfolk catchment area documents →King Edward VII Academy: 1371 places, 86% filled: places available
King Edward VII Academy has a published admission number of 1371 places. 1181 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 86%. At 86% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1371 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 28.4% of pupils at King Edward VII Academy are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Norfolk.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Norfolk 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. Find Norfolk school admissions →
King Edward VII Academy: School Information
- Full address
- Gaywood Road, King's Lynn, PE30 2QB
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 28.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 148826
Other Secondary Schools in King's Lynn
If King Edward VII Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in King's Lynn are the next closest alternatives.
Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to King Edward VII Academy 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 VII Academy
What is the catchment area for King Edward VII Academy? ▾
The catchment area for King Edward VII Academy is the geographic zone Norfolk 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. Norfolk publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is King Edward VII Academy oversubscribed? ▾
King Edward VII Academy has a capacity of 1371 places and currently has 1181 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Norfolk.
What is the admissions policy for King Edward VII Academy? ▾
Admission to King Edward VII Academy is managed by Norfolk. 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 VII Academy cover? ▾
King Edward VII Academy is a secondary school in King's Lynn, Norfolk, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.