Secondary
Ofsted Requires Improvement
About St Edward's Church of England Academy
We are a mixed school for students aged 9-13 and is proud to be a Christian community. We aim to provide the highest quality of education to the young people in our care within a community whose ethos, vision and mission are based on the teachings of Jesus and the belief that every person is loved and accepted by God.
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Key Facts
Founded
1981
Head/Principal
Katie Smith
Rating Breakdown
Based on published reviews
Safety & Security
4.3
Teaching Quality
4.3
Communication
4.7
Student Wellbeing
4.3
Facilities
4.7
Parent Survey
Official Ofsted Parent View data • 125 responses • 18% response rate
My child is happy at this school
81.6% positive
14.4% negative
My child feels safe at this school
87.2% positive
12% negative
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved
77.6% positive
16.8% negative
The school has high expectations for my child
73.6% positive
13.6% negative
My child does well at this school
78.4% positive
5.6% negative
I would recommend this school to another parent
Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 125 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.
School Workforce
Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025
Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.
17.0:1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Excellent
40.9
Teachers (FTE)
Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.
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St Edward's Church of England Academy has 4 reviews. Your honest review helps families make better school decisions.
Reviews 4
E
Emily B
Unconfirmed
Parent
Jun 1, 2022
5.0
"Exceptional Education"
We are incredibly happy with our experience at St Edward’s Church of England Academy. The teachers are dedicated, the facilities are excellent, and the values they instil in the children are second to none. Our son has thrived in a supportive and inclusive environment.
Safety & Wellbeing
5/5
Teaching & Learning
5/5
Communication
5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
5/5
Facilities
5/5
M
Michael T
Unconfirmed
Parent
Sep 1, 2021
4.0
"Excellent Support for our Child"
We chose St Edward's for our child because of their commitment to providing a holistic education. The school's emphasis on pastoral care and enrichment activities has been a game-changer for our child's confidence and well-being. However, we have experienced some teething issues with communication.
Safety & Wellbeing
4/5
Teaching & Learning
4/5
Communication
4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
4/5
Facilities
4/5
R
Ruth H
Unconfirmed
Parent
Jan 1, 2021
4.0
"Excellent Extracurricular Opportunities"
Our child has thrived in the extracurricular activities offered at St Edward's, from chess club to drama club. The teachers have been supportive and encouraging, and we have seen a significant improvement in our child's skills and confidence.
Safety & Wellbeing
4/5
Teaching & Learning
4/5
Communication
4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
4/5
Facilities
4/5
C
Catherine G
Unconfirmed
Parent
Mar 1, 2020
5.0
"A True Community Spirit"
My children attended St Edward's for several years, and we were consistently impressed by the sense of community and the strong relationships between teachers, pupils, and parents. The school's commitment to serving the local community is inspiring, and we are proud to have been a part of it.
Safety & Wellbeing
4/5
Teaching & Learning
4/5
Communication
5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
4/5
Facilities
5/5
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