King Edward VII School

What King Edward VII School does

King Edward VII School is a UK state-funded 11-18 comprehensive school located in Sheffield, founded in 1905 by Sheffield City Council with heritage tracing back to 1604 via the predecessor Sheffield Royal Grammar School. It serves over 1,700 students, roughly half girls and half boys, drawn from seven main feeder primary schools and across the city through parental preference. The school operates from two sites: the Upper School on Glossop Road (main campus) and the Lower School on Darwin Lane, which opened in 2001. It is led by Headteacher Linda Gooden, the ninth Headteacher and the first Black Headteacher of the school, who took the role in 2016. The school is publicly maintained by Sheffield City Council and is not a privately owned or investable entity; it does not have external shareholders or private equity backing.

The school delivers the standard English national curriculum across three phases: Key Stage 3 (Years 7-9), Key Stage 4 (Years 10-11, GCSEs and vocational courses), and a Sixth Form (Years 12-14) offering over 25 A Level subjects alongside BTEC and AAQ applied qualifications, the Extended Project Qualification, and Core Mathematics. Enrichment programs include the Duke of Edinburgh's Award up to Gold level (58 students completed the Gold practice expedition in 2026), work experience placements, and evening language classes. Technology infrastructure is built on standard third-party EdTech platforms — Google Classroom for learning delivery, Satchel for behavior and attendance, SharePoint for internal communications, Unifrog for careers guidance, and a Matterport-based virtual tour for prospective families — with no proprietary AI or ML systems disclosed.

The school's revenue model is essentially non-commercial: core funding flows from the Department for Education via Sheffield Local Authority under the per-pupil funding formula, with supplementary income from voluntary parental contributions, alumni donations, and minor fees (textbook loan deposits, ID replacements, evening class charges). Tuition is free for all UK compulsory-school-age students and for the Sixth Form. Distribution occurs exclusively through the Sheffield Local Authority coordinated admissions scheme and direct Sixth Form applications. The school holds several quality marks including an International School Award (British Council), Healthy School Status, Sport England Active Status, Space Education Quality Mark, and was positively assessed at its 2023 Ofsted inspection, which noted high pupil attendance and positive attitudes toward learning.

Name

King Edward VII School

Legal name

King Edward VII School

Website

https://kes.sheffield.sch.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1905

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

King Edward VII School is a UK state-funded 11-18 comprehensive school in Sheffield, founded in 1905 with heritage dating to 1604. It serves over 1,700 students across two sites, delivering Key Stage 3, GCSE, A Level, and BTEC curricula funded by the Department for Education.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

Keywords

• Secondary education
• Comprehensive schooling
• Sixth form education
• GCSE programs
• A level courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Sheffield

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: State-funded comprehensive school receiving core funding from the Department for Education via Sheffield Local Authority, based on per-pupil funding formula and additional grants for specific programs
2. Donations and Voluntary Contributions: School accepts voluntary contributions and donations from parents and alumni for facilities, trips, and enrichment activities

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

King Edward VII School is a state-funded 11-18 comprehensive school in Sheffield delivering tuition-free secondary and post-16 education across Key Stage 3 (Years 7-9), Key Stage 4 GCSE and vocational courses (Years 10-11), and Sixth Form A Level and BTEC/AAQ applied qualifications (Years 12-14). Core academic offerings are supported by enrichment programs including the Duke of Edinburgh's Award (Bronze to Gold), work experience placements, evening community language classes, and an on-site library service with JSTOR access.

Product overview

King Edward VII School is a comprehensive 11-18 secondary school in Sheffield offering a comprehensive educational program across three key stages. The school's core educational products include a Key Stage 3 curriculum for Years 7-9, GCSE and vocational courses at Key Stage 4 for Years 10-11, and A Level plus BTEC/AAQ applied courses at Sixth Form for Years 12-14. Supporting the academic curriculum are enrichment programs including the Duke of Edinburgh's Award (Bronze to Gold), evening language classes, work experience placements, and an extensive library service. The school utilizes digital platforms including Google Classroom for learning delivery, Unifrog for career guidance, and provides virtual tour capabilities for prospective students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Key Stage 3 Curriculum (Years 7-9) Comprehensive three-year curriculum for students aged 11-14 (Years 7-9) covering core and foundation subjects including English, Mathematics, Science, modern foreign languages, humanities, creative arts, design technology, computer science, PE, and PSHE. Delivered to all enrolled secondary students as part of the school's main academic provision.
• Key Stage 4 Curriculum (Years 10-11) - GCSE and Vocational Courses Two-year GCSE and vocational program for students aged 14-16 (Years 10-11), combining core GCSE subjects with optional GCSEs in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Health and Social Care, Creative iMedia, Music, Art and Design (Fine Art, 3D Design, Graphic Communication, Textiles, Photography), Drama, additional languages (Arabic, French, German, Spanish, Urdu), and Triple Science. Prepares students for GCSE examinations and onward progression to Sixth Form, further study, or vocational routes.
• Sixth Form Curriculum (Years 12-14) - A Level and Applied Courses Post-16 academic program for students aged 16-18 (Years 12-13, optionally Year 14) offering A Level courses across 25+ subjects (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Humanities, Languages, Arts) plus Applied/BTEC qualifications in Applied Science, Business, Early Childhood Development, Engineering, Health and Social Care, and Medical Science. Includes UCAS application support, careers guidance, and preparation for Oxbridge and Russell Group university admissions; cohort of approximately 300 students per year.
• Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) Standalone Level 3 research qualification worth half an A Level in UCAS points, completed between November of Year 12 and Christmas of Year 13. Students choose and independently research any topic of interest, developing project management and academic communication skills; offered to Sixth Form students alongside their A Level/BTEC programs.
• Core Mathematics (Level 3 Core Maths) Level 3 Certificate equivalent to 40% of an A Level, following the OCR-MEI Core Maths Specification, covering real-life mathematical reasoning, data analysis, and financial mathematics. Designed for Sixth Form students wishing to continue mathematics study without taking a full A Level Mathematics course.
• Duke of Edinburgh's Award Program Co-curricular award scheme offered to students at Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels, involving volunteering, physical activity, skills development, and residential expeditions in the Peak District. 58 students completed the Gold practice expedition in a single year.
• Evening Language Classes (Community Language College) Evening language learning classes delivered by the school's Language College for the wider community, with term dates and booking available. Course fees may apply.
• Work Experience Placement Program Formal work experience placement program for Sixth Form students requiring completion of at least one week before autumn half term of Year 13, coordinated through the Careers Office with partner providers including NHS placements for students pursuing medical careers.
• School Library Service Full-time staffed school library providing silent study spaces, fiction and non-fiction collections, subject journals, JSTOR online academic research access, eBooks, audiobooks, laptops and iPads for day loan, and a textbook borrowing scheme for students.

Quantifiable outcome

• Pupils' attendance is high and they demonstrate positive attitudes towards their learning (Ofsted 2023)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sheffield Hallam UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for engineering BTEC students who access university facilities; university recognizes BTEC qualifications for degree entry; collaborative arrangements for student projects and transitions
• NHScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWork experience placements for students interested in medical careers; NHS provides clinical and non-clinical placement opportunities; dedicated guidance documents provided for NHS work experience applications
• The University of SheffieldcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupport for Access to Sheffield and Realising Opportunities programmes; pastoral team provides information and guidance for university applications; potential for academic engagement and widening participation
• The Green Estate CICminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity interest company hosting Earth Day workshops for students; environmental education partnership for hands-on learning experiences
• Sheffield FuturesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCareers advice and support services; links to specialist external agencies for student wellbeing and career guidance
• Door 43minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecialist external agency providing support services for students; part of pastoral support network

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• United Learning: Large UK multi-academy trust operating state and independent schools nationally. Comparable as a broader operator of 11-18 schools with sixth form, providing a benchmark for portfolio scale, governance and curriculum standardisation.
• Cognita Schools: International schools group operating primary and secondary schools globally. Relevant as a comparable institutional operator of premium secondary education with sixth form, branding and curriculum standards.

Direct peers

• Westfield School: Sheffield state-funded secondary school with sixth form. Comparable operating model and competing for the same city-wide parental-preference cohort.
• High Storrs School: Large Sheffield state comprehensive with sixth form, recognised for academic outcomes. Comparable on operating model (state-funded 11-18 comprehensive), scale, and competition for Sheffield secondary entrants.
• Sheffield High School (GDST): Independent girls' school in Sheffield offering secondary and sixth form education with a strong Oxbridge and Russell Group track record. Directly comparable to KES as the city's most prestigious secondary peer, competing for the same parental-preference cohort and university-bound students.
• Birkdale School: Independent boys' day school in Sheffield with senior school and sixth form, strong academic profile and Oxbridge history. Closely comparable to KES in Sheffield market positioning, parental-preference dynamics, and university destination outcomes.
• Tapton School: Sheffield state-funded secondary school and sixth form with strong STEM specialism. Competes with KES for Sheffield parental preference at secondary and post-16, particularly for academically inclined students.
• Notre Dame High School, Sheffield: Catholic voluntary aided secondary school in Sheffield with sixth form and a strong academic record. Comparable on Sheffield catchment competition, sixth form breadth, and university preparation pathways.
• Silverdale School: Sheffield state comprehensive secondary with sixth form, consistently strong on academic outcomes including Oxbridge progression. Direct comparator in terms of cohort profile, curriculum breadth, and parental-preference competition.

Regional players

• Bradfield School: Sheffield secondary school and sixth form. Comparable on operating model and competition within the same Sheffield admissions market, though typically positioned differently on academic outcomes.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/king-edward-vii-school-sheffield-305200792927022
• Instagraminstagram.com/explore/locations/228378121/king-edward-vii-school-sheffield
• Xx.com/kessheffield

Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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