Open State Secondary Mixed

King Edward VI School

Upper St John Street, Lichfield, WS14 9EE
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King Edward VI School
Lichfield, WS14 9EE
1,627 Pupils
1,395 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
11.80% FSM %
846 Boys
781 Girls
About King Edward VI School

King Edward VI School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 11–18 based in Staffordshire, West Midlands. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 1,627 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,395. Current headteacher: Catharine Forster.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Staffordshire or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Staffordshire
Region West Midlands
Administrative District Lichfield
Parliamentary Constituency Lichfield
Ward St John's
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10003633
URN 124408
Data Last Updated 06-10-2025
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Helen Coulthard Chair of Governors 07/07/2025 06/07/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Samantha Jones Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained School 22/11/2018 — N/A
Mrs Tracey Coles Governor 19/10/2025 18/10/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Samual Cowell Governor 03/11/2025 02/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Denise de Borde Governor 13/03/2023 12/03/2027 Elected by parents
Mrs Hilary Dowen Governor 14/10/2024 13/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Catharine Forster Governor 02/09/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Hannah Gallimore Governor 03/11/2025 02/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Tim Habart Governor 07/07/2025 06/07/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Beatrice Harvey Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mr Daniel Jackson Governor 01/03/2022 28/02/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Georgia Sheppard Governor 03/11/2025 02/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
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0.54 km • Lichfield
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0.56 km • Lichfield
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0.64 km • Lichfield
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Frequently Asked Questions
King Edward VI School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Lichfield, Staffordshire.
King Edward VI School has 1,627 pupils, with a capacity of 1,395.
King Edward VI School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at King Edward VI School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at King Edward VI School is Mrs Catharine Forster.
King Edward VI School is at Upper St John Street, Lichfield, WS14 9EE, in the Staffordshire local authority, West Midlands.
Sixth form at King Edward VI School: Has a sixth form.
King Edward VI School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Catharine Forster
Upper St John Street, Lichfield, WS14 9EE
01543255714
www.keslichfield.org.uk
Location
WS14 9EE  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 124408
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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