Alcester Academy
Academy converter · 636 pupils
89% stayed in education · Attainment 8 54.0
Academy 16-19 converter
King Edward VI College
- Pupils on roll
- 0of 1,350 places
- Free school meals
- 0.0%
- Year 11 cohort 2025
- —
- Ofsted
- Not covered by Ofsted school inspections
Results below include those reported under the school’s previous registration: King Edward VI College Nuneaton (URN 130840, until 8 September 2017).
What the data says
King Edward VI College is a 16–19 provider, so there is no Year 11 cohort: this page covers where its students went after 16–18 study and what they achieved.
Among the 702 students who left the sixth form in 2023, 48% went to university (Warwickshire 35%, England 37%), and 9% of level 3 students progressed to one of the most selective universities, against 19% nationally.
A level grades average C-, well below the England average of B-; 7% of students achieved AAB or better including two facilitating subjects (England 18%). The largest A level subjects are Psychology, Mathematics and Sociology.
Where pupils went after Year 11
Destinations of the 2023 Year 11 leavers, measured the following year: the share in a sustained place for at least two terms. Compared with all state-funded schools in Warwickshire and England.
The Department for Education has not published destination figures for this school (new school, small cohort or not a state-funded school).
Where students went after sixth form
Destinations of students who finished 16–18 study in 2023, measured the following year.
University (higher education)Further educationOther educationApprenticeshipEmploymentNo sustained destination
| Measure | King Edward VI College | Warwickshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students in the cohort | 702 | 6,672 | 541,441 |
| Any sustained destination | 87% | 80% | 79% |
| University (higher education) | 48% | 35% | 37% |
| — most selective universities (top third), of level 3 students | 9% | 21% | 19% |
| Further education | 1% | 4% | 5% |
| Apprenticeship | 9% | 8% | 7% |
| Employment | 28% | 33% | 28% |
| No sustained destination | 10% | 15% | 16% |
GCSE results 2025
No published Key Stage 4 results for this school.
A levels and other level 3 courses
| Measure | King Edward VI College | Warwickshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students at the end of 16–18 study | 1,488 | — | — |
| — of whom A level students | 514 | 3,281 | 261,341 |
| Average A level grade | C- | B- | B- |
| Average points per A level entry | 25.66 | 35.35 | 35.00 |
| Average grade, best 3 A levels | C- | B- | B- |
| AAB or better with two facilitating subjects | 7% | 21% | 18% |
| Average grade, applied general courses | — | — | — |
| Average grade, T levels | — | — | — |
A level subjects
Entries as a share of A level students, compared with the share across England.
| Subject | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 118 | 23% | 23% |
| Mathematics | 93 | 18% | 31% |
| Sociology | 82 | 16% | 13% |
| Business Studies | 79 | 15% | 13% |
| Biology | 74 | 14% | 20% |
| Law | 51 | 10% | 4% |
| Computer Science | 50 | 10% | 5% |
| English Literature | 50 | 10% | 11% |
| History | 44 | 9% | 13% |
| Chemistry | 44 | 9% | 17% |
| Economics | 40 | 8% | 13% |
| English Language | 39 | 8% | 4% |
| Geography | 37 | 7% | 10% |
| Physics | 35 | 7% | 12% |
| Photography | 34 | 7% | 3% |
| Film Studies | 33 | 6% | 2% |
| Fine Art | 33 | 6% | 3% |
| Media Studies | 26 | 5% | 4% |
| Ancient History | 22 | 4% | 0% |
| Religious Studies | 20 | 4% | 4% |
| Electronics | 18 | 4% | 0% |
| Politics | 18 | 4% | 6% |
| Further Mathematics | 13 | 3% | 5% |
| Music Technology | 13 | 3% | 0% |
| Drama | 11 | 2% | 2% |
| French | 6 | 1% | 1% |
Applied, technical and other level 3 courses
| Subject | Qualification | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematical Studies | Core Maths Qualifications at Level 3 | 138 | 27% | — |
| Social Science | VRQ Level 3 | 136 | 26% | — |
| Engineering Studies | OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate at Level 3 | 50 | 10% | — |
| Business Studies | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 46 | 9% | — |
| Finance / Accounting (General) | VRQ Level 3 | 44 | 9% | — |
| Health Studies | OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate at Level 3 | 44 | 9% | — |
| Medical Science | VRQ Level 3 | 36 | 7% | — |
| Multimedia | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 35 | 7% | — |
| Applied Sciences | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 34 | 7% | — |
| Computer Appreciation / Introduction | OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate at Level 3 | 34 | 7% | — |
| Sports Studies | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 26 | 5% | — |
| Sports Studies | BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D* | 26 | 5% | — |
| Law / Legal Studies | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 26 | 5% | — |
| Study Skills | Extended Project (Diploma) | 20 | 4% | — |
| Tourism | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 11 | 2% | — |
| Further Mathematics | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Computer Appreciation / Introduction | OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate at Level 3 | — | — | — |
| Engineering Studies | OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate at Level 3 | — | — | — |
| Further Mathematics | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
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Sources: Department for Education school and college performance tables 2024/2025 (Key Stage 4 and 16–18 results, subject entries, destination measures for 2023 leavers); Get Information About Schools register as at 19 September 2026; Ofsted management information as at 31 August 2026. Small numbers are suppressed by DfE and shown as “—”. How to read these figures.