King Edward VI Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: King Edward VI Academy
Address: West End
Town/City: Spilsby
County: Lincolnshire
Postcode: PE23 5EW
Telephone Number: 01790 753260
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2012
Trust: The David Ross Education Trust
Sponsor: The David Ross Education Trust

Staff and pupils

Associate Principal: Mr Mark Wilkinson
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 357 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 85% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 47.6%

Location and administration

URN: 138783
DfE Number: 925/4002
UKPRN: 10038868
UPRN: 100032260888
Region: East Midlands (E12000004)
District: East Lindsey (E07000137)
Constituency: Louth and Horncastle (E14001343)
Electoral Ward: Spilsby (E05009899)

Easting & Northing: 539953E, 366437N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 10' 38.19" N 0° 5' 33.91" E
Plus Code: 9F5253GV+W4

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Mr Chris Blanchard - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 November 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 November 2029.
  • Mrs Cleo Christina Breakwell - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 October 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 14 October 2029.
  • Mr Alastair Dixon - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mr Alastair Dixon - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 September 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 26 September 2027.
  • Mr Neill James Graham - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 March 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 29 March 2030.
  • Mrs Valerie Greig - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 January 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 17 January 2030.
  • Ms Hannah Johnson - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 June 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 21 July 2026.
  • Mrs Charlotte Francis Walton - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 November 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 September 2026.
  • Mr Mark Wilkinson - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 June 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).