pupils with special educational needs (SEN) and SEN statements are above average. The college has had specialist status in the humanities since September 2005. Overall Grade: 3 (Satisfactory) The college provides a satisfactory education for its pupils. Inspectors' judgements closely match the college's own evaluation. Senior staff identify the college's strengths and weaknesses accurately and take relevant action to address the key issues. The college has made significant improvements in the last year but many strategies are yet to have full impact on pupils' achievement and personal development, which are satisfactory overall. " Awards In September 2008 the school was presented with a Healthy School award by Lincolnshire Education Authority. The certificate and plaque were received by the Head Boy, Head Girl and their deputies on behalf of the staff and pupils of the school. Houses Pupils are allocated to four school houses during their time at the college. They are: Apollo House – named after Apollo, the god of practically everything. Arete House – named after Arete, Goddess of excellence and virtue. Mercury House – named after Mercury, the messenger of the gods. Minerva House – named after Minerva, the Goddess of War. The Tree A group of year 11s hang around a tree on the end of the field, year 11s use this area to keep to themselves. The tree and the area is also named Rhodesia to those who hang around there, and is etched into the tree. Every year, the students hold a tradition where they hand the tree over to the next group of year 11s, "continuing the legacy". Despite the love for the tree, it is an under threat as the school believes it is a health and safety risk and vandalism and thus they frequently move the students, leading to resistance from the students who group round there. School badge The school badge depicts crossed corn sheaves in gold on a white and red shield, representing growth and a rich educational harvest while linking to Lincolnshire's rural and agricultural heritage. Above the corn sheaves are the words King Edward VI and below is the word Spilsby. References External links Official site Secondary schools in Lincolnshire Bilateral schools in England Educational institutions established in the 1550s Academies in Lincolnshire 1550s establishments in England King Edward VI Schools Spilsby