King Edward VII School Catchment Area
King Edward VII School is a community secondary school in Sheffield , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 1706 pupils, and a capacity of 1698 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11-18
Age range
1,706
Pupils
1,698
Capacity
100%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
King Edward VII School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for King Edward VII School?
The catchment area for King Edward VII School is the geographic zone Sheffield 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. Sheffield 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 VII School are allocated by Sheffield 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 Sheffield before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Sheffield catchment area documents →King Edward VII School: at or above its 1698 place limit
King Edward VII School has a published admission number of 1698 places. 1706 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 100%. The school is at or above its published limit of 1698 places. Sheffield allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 28.5% of pupils at King Edward VII School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Sheffield.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Sheffield 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. Sheffield Council school admissions (official) →
King Edward VII School: School Information
- Full address
- Glossop Road, Sheffield, S10 2PW
- Local authority
- Sheffield
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 28.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 107140
Other Secondary Schools in Sheffield
If King Edward VII School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Sheffield are the next closest alternatives.
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Sheffield Park Academy Catchment Area
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Sheffield Springs Academy Catchment Area
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E-Act Parkwood Academy Catchment Area
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Wales High School Catchment Area
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Aston Academy Catchment Area
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Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to King Edward VII 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 VII School
What is the catchment area for King Edward VII School? ▾
The catchment area for King Edward VII School is the geographic zone Sheffield 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. Sheffield 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 School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, King Edward VII School currently has 1706 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1698 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for King Edward VII School? ▾
Admission to King Edward VII School is managed by Sheffield. 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 School cover? ▾
King Edward VII School is a secondary school in Sheffield, 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 VII School? ▾
King Edward VII School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.