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A Welcome

From the Head Welcome to King Edward’s. I am extremely proud to be Head of this great school and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you to our school and community. King Edward VI is a leading independent day school in Hampshire, with a long and distinguished history, stretching back more than 470 years. Whilst proud of our outstanding academic provision, we are also a community which places every child at the heart of all that we do, seeking to develop in our young people the skills and character strengths to allow them to thrive in the twenty-first century. The School has long had a reputation for impressive academic results but, while essential for future success, we seek to develop pupils with a wide range of skills and interests. Our goal is to combine the pursuit of academic excellence with a range of opportunities to develop self-confident and independent young people, who have a strong sense of community and will become responsible and reflective future leaders. High quality teaching, a supportive and caring community, and the space to grow and achieve full potential is what we offer.

teaching, with pupils using tablet devices to enhance their learning within and beyond the classroom. We have two local Preparatory Schools, taking pupils into their nurseries from age 2, which feed into King Edward’s via a Head’s Recommendation pathway. KES Prep in Romsey and Prince’s Mead in Winchester are both nestled within the Hampshire countryside, centred around what were once family homes, and continue to be welcoming, nurturing environments where a strong sense of community and belonging lies at the heart of school life. Pupils at both KES Prep and Prince’s Mead who achieve the appropriate level in their studies by the end of Year 5 are given a guaranteed place at King Edward’s for Year 7, without the risks and anxiety associated with an external examination route. To find out more about our Prep Schools, please see pages 52 - 53. I look forward to welcoming you to King Edward’s and hope you enjoy discovering all that makes our school so unique. Neal Parker Head

Our Hill Lane campus provides a modern, inspiring environment for learning and growth. Pupils benefit from cutting-edge science laboratories, a modern theatre, dance studio, extensive sports facilities including a gym, and a library hosting over 15,000 books. The Wellbeing Centre sits at the heart of the school, offering dedicated support and a calm space for reflection, ensuring that every pupil feels supported both academically and personally. Catering also plays an important role in school life, with pupils able to choose daily from a selection of freshly prepared hot meals, carefully designed to support balanced nutrition, growth and cognitive performance. Just ten minutes from the main site, the Wellington Sports Ground, at Stoneham Lane, offers thirty-three acres of dedicated sporting space, further enhancing the breadth of opportunities available. We also embrace technology in our KES Prospectus 27/28

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Contents 03

Welcome

Why choose King Edward’s?

Our Rich History

Our Values

Our Purpose

i3 Learning Philosophy

Pastoral Care

Facilities

Curriculum

Examination Results

What do Parents Think? Life Outside the Classroom

Sport

The Creative Arts

Clubs & Societies

Travel & Trips

The Duke of Edinburgh Award

Outdoor Learning

Sustainability

Charities

Admissions & How to Apply

Application Timeline

Admissions FAQs

Fees

Scholarships

Bursaries

Uniform

Getting to School

Our Teachers

KES 2-18 Provision

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Why choose King Edward’s? King Edward VI School is a leading co-educational, independent day School located in the heart of Southampton, Hampshire, welcoming pupils aged 11-18. With a current pupil intake of just under 1,000, we are proud of the achievements of our pupils across the curriculum.

98.5% of all King Edward’s results at GCSE level were at grade C or above Full results see page 22

100+

of grounds

A*-A

Full list see pages 30-31

53.3% of grades awarded at A Level were A* and A

A maximum class size of 24

Full results see page 23

Find out more about the curriculum and teaching on pages 20-21

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Pupils have access to over

Find out more about our facilities on pages 18-19

Around pupils are currently using the KES buses every day! Find your route on page 47

Pupils have a highly developed sense of social responsibility. This is a significant strength of the school ISI Report 2025

King Edward’s are delighted to be a School Partnerships Alliance Member.

King Edward’s is proud to be part of The Heads’ Conference (HMC); a thriving, proactive association of heads at some of the world’s leading independent schools.

Read more at kes.school

King Edward’s has been selected as one of the Best Schools Guide’s Independent day Schools.

King Edward’s has recently been awarded Beacon Level by Gender Action. We are only the second school in the country to have this award level.

Inclusive, high achieving and forward-looking, it’s impressive on all fronts. Good Schools Guide

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Our Rich History Established 1553 1938

1553 – 1696 Winkle Street

William Capon left money in his will to found a grammar School for poor scholars of Southampton. The King, King Edward VI, signed the necessary charter in 1553 and the School opened in 1554 in Winkle Street, an unfashionable part of the town, inside the city wall near God’s House Tower gate.

1696 Bugle Street

In 1696, the School transferred to larger premises not far away in Bugle Street.

1896 Havelock Road

The next move to the prestigious building at Havelock Road in 1896 resulted in pupil numbers increasing to over 100.

1924-1932 Sir Edward Penley Abraham attended King Edward VI School

Sir Edward Penley Abraham attended King Edward’s before he proceeded to be part of the team whose research was responsible for the development of penicillin. In the 1950s, Sir Edward went on to develop the cephalosporin range of antibiotics and, through the registration of patents, was able to generate a huge income from royalties. Abraham diverted the greater part of his royalty income into two trusts, the E.P. Abraham Research Fund and the E.P.A. Cephalosporin Fund, which he set up to support medical, biological and chemical research and, over the course of his lifetime, made substantial donations to King Edward VI School. This included funding the construction of the new Science Block and the continued provision of money to support pupils studying the sciences (see bursaries on page 44). KES Prospectus 27/28

1938 Hill Lane

In 1938, purpose-built School buildings were constructed at Hill Lane, and the School has occupied this site ever since.

1978 King Edward VI School becomes Independent

An appeal was launched for funds to enable the School to become independent in 1978. The target of the appeal was £300,000 but by the following summer it had reached £700,000. Colin Dobson, the Head Master, was able to express satisfaction that Bursaries for 34 of the School’s one hundred and fifty new entrants had been provided.

1983 King Edward VI School welcomes first cohort of female pupils into Sixth Form In 1983, the first girls were welcomed into the Sixth Form at King Edward VI School.

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Hill Lane 1938

2012 Stroud School, Romsey 1983 first cohort of female pupils into Sixth Form

1994 King Edward VI School becomes fully co-educational

2024 King Edward VI Preparatory School

In September 2024, King Edward VI School marked a momentous milestone following twelve years of a highly successful partnership with its Preparatory: Stroud School became King Edward VI Preparatory School (KES Prep for short).

In 1994, 45 girls joined 86 boys as the first intake of girls in the first year.

2004 Wellington Sports Ground

2025 Prince’s Mead, Winchester

The School acquired Wellington Sports Ground from the University of Southampton.

2012

2025

Stroud joins the King Edward VI School Family

Prince’s Mead joined the KES Family

In 2012, King Edward VI School made Stroud School, Romsey its official Preparatory School.

In 2025, King Edward VI School announced an exciting merger with Prince’s Mead School, uniting two respected schools with shared values and a commitment to excellence. This partnership strengthens both schools, offering new opportunities for collaboration and a clear pathway for Prince’s Mead pupils to join the senior school. KES Prospectus 27/28

Our Purpose, Values & Learning Philosophy at KES Value One:

Do the Right Thing

This value is about making good choices. About doing the right thing, even if it’s also the hard thing. About integrity. And ultimately, about being a force for good in our changing world. Everyone at KES lives this value through our dedication to: Independent thinking - we encourage bold critical thinking so that every KES person can challenge, debate and understand what the ‘right thing’ means in our school community as well as for them personally. Healthy self-esteem - self-worth is the foundation that lets us act with conviction and authenticity; to know what our own ‘right thing’ is and to work towards achieving it, in school and throughout life. This value stands against: arrogance, overconfidence and “know it all ism”.

Do the right thing, not the easy thing

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Value Two:

Lift Others

We believe in doing the right thing, making integrity the foundation of all we do. We strive to lift others by fostering a culture of kindness, support, and collaboration. And we are committed to keep growing, embracing curiosity, resilience, and a lifelong love of learning. Together, these values empower our community to face challenges with confidence and to create meaningful impact throughout our lives.

This value is about kindness - and seeking opportunities to be kind. About being selfless and putting other people first. About contributing. About how raising others up also raises ourselves. Everyone at KES lives this value through our dedication to: Community spirit - this means belief in all of KES as one inclusive community, from the youngest pupil to the oldest, but also supporting our wider communities. Collaboration - working as a true team is the key to communication, positive outcomes and lifting others for everyone’s shared benefit. This value stands against: selfishness, bullying, siloes, being unhelpful, being passive.

In a world where you can be anything, be kind

Value Three:

Keep Growing

This value is about being open to new things. About being ambitious for ourselves and what we can achieve, in big and small ways. About being adaptable and willing to evolve. Everyone at KES lives this value through our dedication to: A growth mindset - driving change is one of the best ways to grow, as a community and as individuals; we foster a lifelong drive to learn, to evolve and to embrace opportunities. Resilience - failing is part of trying; we encourage each other to go for it, and provide the safety net for when people fall - because handling the downs as well as the ups makes us stronger. This value stands against: being static or having a fixed mindset, not pushing ourselves, being held back by fear of failure.

the only way to grow is to challenge yourself

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Our purpose statement: Our purpose is to equip everyone in our school community to lead fulfilling, purposeful and multifaceted lives – now and in their boundless futures

Do the Right Thing

Lift Others

Keep Growing

A fulfilling, purposeful & multifaceted life Achievement of your academic AND your personal goals: we encourage you to be wildly ambitious for yourself - but success is yours to define

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Self-knowledge: the key to defining what you want to achieve - and having the confidence to go for it

Lifelong skills and passions: discovered at school, enriching your life ahead with remarkable experiences

Contribution: being driven and able to connect with - and to improve - the world, in brilliantly different ways

Resilience: the innate courage and optimism needed to navigate the ups and downs alike

The KES Learning Philosophy Our learning philosophy is the fundamental basis for our curriculum, pedagogy and teacher development. The i3 Learning Philosophy begins with inquisitive learning - fostering curiosity, encouraging questions, and enabling pupils to explore ideas in meaningful ways. This leads to intrinsic motivation - when learners engage deeply not because they are told to, but because they want to. Purpose becomes personal, and progress becomes self-driven. Finally, it develops independent minds - confident, capable thinkers who take ownership of their learning and are prepared to thrive in an ever-changing world. This thinking underpins everything: how lessons are designed and delivered, how we stretch and support pupils, and how we define and recognise success.

Inquisitive learning

Intrinsic motivation

Independent minds

Teachers nurture pupils’ curiosity and question-asking skills

Pupils develop a lifelong natural drive that comes from within

Pupils become critical and creative thinkers who can make great sense of the world and themselves

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Pastoral Care King Edward’s is committed to providing pastoral care of the highest quality to all of its pupils. Our aim is for every pupil to be healthy in both body and mind, knowing this creates the strongest foundation for growth. We also believe that a community where pupils support one another makes for the happiest and most supportive learning environment. Each child at King Edward’s is closely monitored through the role of tutors, teaching staff and non-teaching staff. Each pupil has a range of resources, communities and people to go to for support.

Tutors The role of the tutor is absolutely vital in the pastoral care of the children: they will see each child more often than any other member of staff and will form a close bond as a result. Pupils who join the School in Year 7 are allocated to a form, which serves as both their Tutor Group and their teaching group for this first year. After Year 7, pupils move into a new Tutor Group and remain with this group for two years. We believe this increases the value for everyone and helps to bridge the barriers that might otherwise separate Year Groups. At the start of Year 10 and at the start of the Lower Sixth, pupils will again move into a new Tutor Group. The tutor is responsible for the supervision, guidance and care of the pupils in their Tutor Group, meeting them four mornings a week. Tutors keep records of attendance and academic progress and are also aware of individual circumstances and needs. 14

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Heads of Year Concerns about day-to-day administration, work, co-curricular activities or other related matters are addressed to the tutor in the first instance. The choice of tutor for each area of the School is very carefully considered in order to maximise their experience and specialisation to the benefit of the pupils. Tutors are assisted by group prefects in the Lower School. These are senior pupils who volunteer and have been chosen by the tutor and the Head of Lower School, in consultation with the Sixth Form pastoral team. The group prefects attend group meetings on a regular basis and are available to offer help and advice to younger pupils.

Each Year Group has its own dedicated Head of Year. Additionally, the three main sections of the School have dedicated leadership: Head of Lower School Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Head of Upper School Year 10 Year 11 Director of Sixth Form (Assistant Head) Lower Sixth Upper Sixth All Pastoral Heads and the Deputy Head (Pastoral) are available for consultation when needed.

Houses The House System is an important part of life at King Edward’s. Upon entry, each pupil is assigned a House and will remain with it for the duration of their time at the School. Each House has two House Captains who

are appointed annually by the Head (these students are selected from the Sixth Form).

Capon House is named after the Rector of St Mary’s and founder of King Edward’s, William Capon.

Lawrence House is named after Old Edwardian and the personal physician of Dr Johnson, Thomas Lawrence.

Lake House is named after Old Edwardian, favourite of Queen Elizabeth I and one-time resident of the Tower of London, Thomas Lake.

There are six Houses, named after people closely associated with the

Reynolds House is named after Old Edwardian, Chaplain to King Charles I and Bishop of Norwich, Edward Reynolds.

history of the School. The six Houses compete annually for the Allen Grant Trophy, which is awarded to the House that has scored the most points during the year in a series of academic, sporting and cultural competitions.

Sylvester House is named after Old Edwardian and poet, Joshua Sylvester.

Watts House is named after Old Edwardian, pastor and author of hymns, including the School’s own ‘O God, our help in ages past’, Isaac Watts.

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Tutor Groups A typical Year 8 and Year 9 Tutor Group has approximately sixteen pupils. A similar arrangement exists in the Upper School where each group has a balance of Year 10 and Year 11 pupils. In the Sixth Form each Tutor Group has approximately twelve pupils, with a mixture of both Year Groups. All pupils in Year 8 to Year 11 inclusive, as well as being a member of a Tutor Group, belong to a form for their academic studies.

Food Our award-winning school caterers, Holroyd Howe, are known for their vibrant, nourishing food and their commitment to creating memorable dining experiences. Holroyd Howe go beyond the plate – with nutritionists and chefs leading assemblies, interactive food 16

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The Wellbeing Centre experiences woven into the school day, and an approach that connects healthy eating with educational development. Catering for every age and stage, KES offer a quick “Bus-Bite” breakfast for early arrivals or snacks from the new Benugo café in the Sixth Form Concourse. Food at KES is designed to meet the different needs of pupils throughout their school journey. With initiatives like Waste Knot (rescuing surplus produce), a strong focus on local suppliers, and a genuine commitment to ethical sourcing, Holroyd Howe bring the values of sustainability and social responsibility into everyday school life. It should be noted that School Lunch is an extra cost - details can be found on page 42. Pupils have the option to bring packed lunches if preferred.

The Wellbeing Centre brings together the key services that support pupils’ wellbeing, including learning support, counselling, nursing care and a dedicated wellbeing room. Located at the heart of the School, it provides a welcoming environment where pupils can access professional support, seek guidance, or simply take time away from the demands of a busy school day. The Centre also supports our Peer Support programme, enabling students to offer a listening ear and encouragement to younger pupils when they need it most.

King Edward VI School was shortlisted for Outstanding Pastoral Care in the 2023 Muddy Stilettos Awards.

School Nurses

School Counsellor

KES PTA

The School Nurses are responsible for first aid and general medical assistance for pupils and are available throughout the School day.

We are pleased to offer a fully trained and qualified School Counsellor to our pupils at no extra cost to parents. Pupils may do this directly or after referral by their tutor.

KES PTA (our parents’ association) is open to all friends of the School including parents, staff, governors and Old Edwardians, and plays an essential part in supporting the School. The association is elected at the AGM in the summer and meets each term.

Curricular Wellbeing Curricular Wellbeing lessons combine all aspects of PSHE (Personal, Social and Health Education) and SMSC (Spiritual, Moral, Social, Cultural Education) along with a number of lessons on important topics like mental resilience and emotional literacy. These lessons are taught to Years 7-11, with the Sixth Form following their own bespoke programme, and are coordinated by the Head of Wellbeing.

The main objectives are to support and promote the School and supplement its pupil engagement activities. They enable the clubs and societies programme to grow resources and support events such as the multicultural evening. As well as organising social functions for new parents to welcome them into the KES community, the association runs the OBNO (Outgrown But Not Outworn) secondhand uniform shop.

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KES Facilities equipped to thrive Since first occupying the Hill Lane site in 1938, we have made many additions, renovations, and adjustments to our School to meet the everchanging needs of our pupils and to provide modern and innovative facilities.

Hill Lane King Edward’s has been based at the Hill Lane site since 1938. Recent additions and refurbishments have ensured a modern, inspiring environment for learning and growth. The thirteen acre campus includes expansive games fields, a sports hall, new netball courts and a full-size all-weather astro pitch - providing students with outstanding opportunities both in and beyond the classroom.

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Wellington Sports Ground Just ten minutes from the main site, the Wellington Sports Ground, at Stoneham Lane, offers thirty-three acres of dedicated sporting space. With six tennis courts, four netball courts and a water-based astro pitch, alongside a large pavilion equipped with eight changing rooms and catering facilities, it provides an exceptional setting for training, competition and team development.

The Thould Library At the heart of the school, the Thould Library is a vibrant and welcoming space for study, reading and collaboration. Spanning two floors, it combines structured work areas with comfortable reading zones and houses over 15,000 books, alongside magazines and academic resources. Pupils can also take on a leadership role, as part of the Library Leader team, helping to shape and support this central hub of life at King Edward’s.

The Dobson Theatre The Dobson Theatre is a fully equipped, versatile performance space that brings creativity to life. With professional staging, lighting and audiovisual technology, it hosts a wide range of productions, performances, lectures and presentations, giving pupils the opportunity to perform, create and express themselves in a truly professional environment.

Classrooms With 92 classrooms across the Hill Lane site, pupils benefit from spacious, wellequipped learning environments designed to support excellence in every subject. Specialist facilities include science labs, music practice rooms, art studios and ICT suites, all enhanced by modern technology to enrich teaching and learning.

Wellbeing Centre

Fitness Suite The fitness suite provides pupils with the opportunity to develop strength, fitness and confidence. With access during lunchtime and after school, pupils can integrate training into their daily routine. Supported by 1:1 expert guidance from the Head of Strength and Conditioning, they learn to use equipment safely, design their

own training programmes and take part in structured fitness sessions - empowering them to achieve their personal goals and build lifelong healthy habits.

The Wellbeing Centre provides a central hub for the School’s wellbeing services. Its dedicated wellbeing room has been thoughtfully designed as a calm and comfortable retreat, with cosy seating and bean bags creating a peaceful space for reflection, relaxation and quiet time away from the bustle of the School day.

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Curriculum & Examination Results Lower School The Lower School curriculum aims to provide breadth, balance and variety of activity. All pupils follow a common curriculum in the first two years, as outlined below, with figures representing the number of 50-minute periods per fortnight allocated to a subject.

Year 7

Year 8 7

English

Mathematics

Junior Science

Modern Language (2)

Modern Language (1)

Games

Biology

Extended Studies

Geography

Chemistry

Games

History

Modern Language (1)

Art

Modern Language (1)

Games

Design Technology

Modern Language (2)

Geography

Latin

History

Art

Physics

IT & Computing

Design Technology

Philosophy and Religion

Latin

Music

Physical Education

Music

Philosophy and Religion

Wellbeing

Philosophy and Religion

Computer Science

Drama

Physical Education

Tutorial period

Wellbeing

Please note: All pupils choose one of French or German or Spanish as their first modern foreign language. On Friday there is time devoted to the Extended Studies Programme, comprising six different units over the School year.

Year 9

English

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Please note: All pupils choose an additional modern foreign language alongside the continued study of the Language studied in Year 7.

Please note: In addition, Year 9 pupils will choose three subjects from the following: Art, Classical Civilisation, Computer Science, Design Technology, Drama, Latin or Music. At least one of these options must be from the four creative subjects.

Upper School In the Upper School the core is reduced and pupils choose to take three individual sciences, or dual award science. Pupils then choose three or four options of six periods per fortnight to complete their timetable. Languages must have been studied in Year 9 in order to be opted for at GCSE.

Year 11

Year 10 English

Mathematics

Games

Elevate (Academic Enrichment)

Physical Education

Wellbeing

Sciences: pupils will choose from one of the following pathways. 1) Biology (6), Chemistry (6), Physics (6) OR 2) Double Award Science (12), plus additional subject option. In addition, Year 10 pupils will choose three or four subjects from the following list. Art

Economics

Latin

Classical Civilisation

French

Music

Computer Science

Geography

Religious Studies

Dance

German

Spanish

Design Technology

History

Physical Education (GCSE)

Drama

Italian

As per the Year 10 curriculum, Further Mathematics is taken as an extra examination by a proportion of the Year Group (usually top two sets).

Class Sizes On entering the Lower School, a typical class size is 24. Once in the Sixth Form, classes are smaller still with an average class size of 8 this year. Small teaching groups throughout the School are supported by the very latest technology and modern facilities including an extensive use of 1:1 digital learning.

Reporting Parents receive one formal written report during the course of the year and a parents’ evening provides an opportunity to discuss academic progress with teachers. Half term progress grades are given for all pupils. Parents are invited to contact the tutor in the first instance if they wish to raise any matter relating to their child’s School work or to arrange an individual meeting.

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2026 GCSE Results SUBJECT

Ent

9/8

5/4

A*- A%

A*- B%

A*- C%

A*-D%

A*-E%

9-7

9-6

9-4

9-3

9-2

Art

59.0%

94.9%

100.0%

Biology

152

74.3%

92.8%

100.0%

Chemistry

150

71.3%

84.7%

99.3%

100.0%

Chinese

100.0%

Classical Civilisation

35.3%

47.1%

82.4%

94.1%

100.0%

Computer Science

66.7%

86.7%

100.0%

Dance

83.3%

100.0%

Design & Technology

72.2%

88.9%

100.0%

Double Science

0.0%

21.4%

100.0%

Drama

70.8%

95.8%

100.0%

Economics

60.0%

85.9%

95.3%

98.8%

English Literature

159

74.2%

91.8%

100.0%

English Language

160

41.9%

70.6%

99.4%

100.0%

French

55.3%

66.0%

91.5%

100.0%

Further Mathematics

60.0%

80.0%

97.5%

Geography

73.8%

95.0%

100.0%

German

88.0%

100.0%

History

71.1%

83.1%

98.8%

100.0%

Italian

54.5%

90.9%

100.0%

Latin

90.9%

100.0%

Mathematics

160

75.6%

94.4%

100.0%

Music

95.0%

100.0%

Physical Education

85.7%

97.6%

100.0%

Physics

153

69.9%

86.9%

98.0%

98.7%

100.0%

Religious Studies

72.7%

81.8%

100.0%

Spanish

52.3%

68.6%

93.0%

97.7%

98.8%

TOTALS

1624

634 449 300 216

66.7%

85.2%

98.5%

99.6%

99.8%

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2026 A Level Results SUBJECT

Ent

A*- A%

A*- B%

A*- C%

A*-E%

Academic PE

61.1%

88.9%

100.0%

Art

100.0%

Biology

55.3%

73.7%

94.7%

100.0%

Business

37.9%

69.0%

93.1%

100.0%

Chemistry

54.2%

83.3%

89.6%

100.0%

Classical Civilisation

0.0%

100.0%

Computer Science

62.5%

87.5%

100.0%

Drama

25.0%

75.0%

100.0%

Design & Technology

0.0%

40.0%

100.0%

Economics

73.5%

100.0%

English Language

20.0%

80.0%

100.0%

English Literature

60.0%

80.0%

100.0%

Further Mathematics

72.7%

90.9%

100.0%

French

66.7%

100.0%

Geography

52.4%

85.7%

100.0%

German

50.0%

100.0%

History

45.0%

95.0%

100.0%

Italian

100.0%

Mathematics

63.9%

83.6%

91.8%

100.0%

Music

100.0%

Photography

42.9%

85.7%

100.0%

Physics

50.0%

70.0%

93.3%

100.0%

Politics

47.1%

94.1%

100.0%

Psychology

22.7%

59.1%

95.5%

100.0%

Religious Studies

40.0%

80.0%

100.0%

Spanish

66.7%

100.0%

TOTALS

405

137

116

53.3%

82.0%

95.8%

100.0%

Extended Project (EPQ)

92.1%

100.0%

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What our Parents Say I just wanted to thank all the teachers and the School for all the hard work they put in with our children. My son is a different boy since he joined KES and that is for all good reasons. - Current KES Parent

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We absolutely love KES – the School has brilliant facilities and the teaching is outstanding - Current Year 7 Parent

I have watched my daughter blossom over the 5 years she has been at KES, ever since her first day in Year 7, she has thrived in the School’s friendly, hardworking and ‘go-getting’ environment. I look forward to seeing what she continues to achieve when she joins the Sixth Form in September. - Current Year 11 Parent

My son is much happier at KES. The School is wonderful and the pupils have all been amazingly welcoming and kind! - Current Year 9 Parent

The teachers at King Edward’s are fantastic, I know that whenever my children need extra help in the classroom, their teachers will be supportive and provide thorough feedback that is suitable for their age group. - Current Year 9 Parent

We have been consistently impressed and blown away by the children, the passionate staff, the School’s ethos and Mr Parker’s leadership - Prospective Year 7 Parent

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Sport

a path of commitment, preparation and hard work Sport plays a central role within the life of King Edward VI School pupils. This successful department is committed to providing opportunities for all pupils to participate in sporting activity at all levels and to challenge and support pupils to achieve their sporting potential, whatever that may be.

The School’s main team sports are Rugby, Hockey, Netball and Cricket. We are proud that over 70% of the school community represent the School at some stage of the School year and this rises to over 95% in Years 7 and 8. All teams have

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regular training sessions and these are an important part of our teams’ development. All practices are open to all pupils with team players being expected to attend.

Sports should be enjoyed Physical activity is one of the most important parts of a child’s health, wellbeing and learning. We aim to help pupils incorporate sports into their life, to keep their bodies strong and to grow their minds. We understand some pupils will naturally gravitate to sport, whilst others will have less interest. We endeavour to make sport fun so that exercise becomes an integral part of life, both in school and beyond. A King Edward’s pupil will get involved in inter-house tournaments. These are competitive, yet light-hearted games that allow pupils to compete against their

classmates, and contribute points to their allocated houses. We organise an inter form athletics event where pupils are able to get involved in traditional athletic activities and our annual Sports Day is just one of many examples of a fun day for the School.

Sport as a challenge We encourage all pupils to work to develop their skills and take pride in representing the School. There are opportunities for all those who wish to compete for KES and we challenge these pupils to work to push the boundaries of what they think they can achieve. Our record in competition at local, regional and national level is testament to the hard work and commitment demonstrated by both pupils and staff.

Talented Athlete Programme There are over 125 pupils across the School with over 50 in the Sixth Form who are competing in their chosen Sport at a regional level or higher. The Talented Athlete Programme aims to provide these pupils with an additional support system, to assist them in achieving their potential in their sporting field whilst also fulfilling their academic goals. Pupils who are invited on to the programme will receive mentoring support that works alongside the whole School pastoral system as well as access to the fitness facilities, tailor-made training programmes (if required) and an invitation to a series of talks from visiting speakers that cover a wide range of topic areas that are relevant to sports performance at a high level. Pupils will also have the chance to present to younger pupils in the School about their sporting achievements. Our Talented Athletes are fortunate to receive expert Strength and Conditioning advice in the form of a series of workshops and personalised 1:1 sessions. Pupils are taught how to move effectively in Strength and Conditioning sessions, the sessions also provide the athletes with a personalised training programme. The Talented Athlete Programme supports our Talented Athletes in achieving both their sporting and academic potential, through:

Curricular Sports Programme The curricular sports programme is split into two components: the Physical Education curriculum whereby pupils receive a breadth of experience which supports physical development taught in

a single lesson, and the Games programme where the focus is on the main team sports of rugby, hockey, netball and cricket. This is delivered in a double lesson once a week and complemented by the co-curricular sporting practice and fixture programme.

• Assisting our Talented Athletes in managing their time between training, competing, resting and studying • Liaising with their coaches • Communicating with their subject teachers and making them aware of their commitments to their sport throughout the week and at weekends • Assisting in their short term and long-term goal setting • Offering pupils Strength and Conditioning workshops to help minimise risk of injury • Supporting the Talented Athletes throughout their potential rehabilitation processes • Increasing awareness of sporting issues through a series of talks and visits

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The Creative Arts

expanding intellectual curiosity Dance, Music, Art and Drama are our Creative Arts Opportunities abound for pupils to pursue creative interests both within the curriculum and through the extensive co-curricular programme. Superb facilities supported by expert tuition provide the backbone for excellence within which pupils’ individual talents are nurtured and challenged.

The KES production of Legally Blonde

Dance

Music

King Edward’s has a vibrant and expanding department that aims to celebrate the many dance styles our pupils have passion for. We aim to promote inclusivity by offering opportunity to all abilities in a fun and welcoming environment.

Our co-curricular programme is rich and varied with many ensembles to enjoy.

The co-curricular programme for dance is continuously evolving depending on the interests of our pupils. Currently, our Ballet Club and Dance Clubs for different year groups welcome all abilities from beginners through to advanced dancers.

Many of our young musicians perform with county and national level ensembles. There are many opportunities for pupils to perform in concerts at School and in the wider community.

Dancers are provided opportunity throughout the year to participate in professional workshops, visit the theatre, as well as perform in our annual Dance Gala, whole School productions, assemblies and concerts.

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We have three orchestras, three choirs, swing band, big band, rock academy, flute choir and a large number of chamber music ensembles.

Trips to concerts and operas are frequent and professional musicians are invited into the department to lead a range of workshops and master classes. 300 pupils have one-to-one tuition, provided by a team of 17 visiting music teachers. Lessons are offered in all orchestral instruments, voice, guitar, music technology, kit percussion, classical and jazz piano. The School is a centre for ABRSM music examinations.

The KES Junior Spring Concert

containing over 3,000 titles, Darkroom for processing and printing 35mm and 120mm formats. The Atrium gallery regularly has exhibitions of our pupils’ work including the annual prestigious Art Summer show.

Drama

Art The Art Department is a busy one at King Edward’s. Pupils enjoy Art through clubs such as Character Design Club and Life Drawing. Our purpose-built studios are designed to facilitate an open and interactive learning environment, operating an ‘open door’ policy throughout the School day. The department comprises of: a Painting Studio, a dedicated Art Computer Suite (running Adobe Creative Cloud using the latest Apple iMacs), Printing Studio, Sixth Form Studio, Kiln Room, a subject Library

The Dramatic Arts are truly valued at KES. The productions are popular and are performed at a very high standard. All productions are auditioned in front of a casting panel.

The KES production of Around the World in 80 Days

There are also opportunities for lunchtime drama clubs: the Lower School Junior Drama Club, the advanced Theatre Club. There are also professional workshops for GCSE and A Level pupils to attend. Theatre trips are in place for both Lower School and Upper School, with further Theatre trips provided to support the GCSE and A Level curriculum.

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Clubs & Societies something to suit everyone

Outside the classroom, pupils are encouraged to involve themselves in a wide range of cocurricular activities, clubs and societies. These opportunities can be both teacher and pupil led, enriching organisation and leadership skills for anyone with a passion for enrichment. Pupils have 100+ different clubs and societies to choose from, providing the perfect springboard from which to form new friendships, develop new interests and hone existing skills. If pupils would like 30

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to suggest or run their own club, this too can be arranged. We are always excited to hear from pupils with club suggestions. The range of opportunities increases as the children move through the School. By the end of Sixth Form, young people leave us for higher education full of confidence and experience, excited and prepared to make the most of life’s opportunities.

Charities Charities Commission: (Upper School & Sixth Form) and (Year 7 & Lower School)

Languages & Culture Ancient Greek for Beginners Ancient World TV Club Greek Myth Club Booker Prize Challenge Creative Writing KES Life Magazine French Fun Club German Club Japanese Club

Darts Club Esports: Rocket League Esports: Tournaments Football Club Golf Club Sailing Events Shooting Club Wargaming Club Dungeons & Dragons Quiz Club Table Tennis

Mandarin Club

Cryptic Crossword Club

Linguistics Olympiad Club

Pokémon Club

Hispanic Club

Creative Arts Character Design Club Biological Illustration Life Drawing Dance Company Contemporary Dance Collective Ballet Club Drama Club Technical Theatre Club Chamber Orchestra Year 7 Choir Chamber Choir KES Choir Rock Academy Chamber Ensembles Flute Choir Sinfonia Symphony Orchestra Big Band Swing Band Grade V Theory Club

STEM Societies & Futures

Physics Project Club

Business Society

Code Club

University Entrance Preparation

Digital Leaders

Debate Societies

Digital Aspirants

Economics Society

Student Robotics

English Society

GreenPower

Feminist Societies

Lego League

Model United Nations

Junior Science Club

Law Society KES Model Railway Society KES Pride Society (LGBTQAI+) Mind Society KES Around the World Vinyl Society Coundley Historical Society

Sustainability & Community Charity: Every Girl Deserves a Dress Charities Commission Sustainability Action Group Gardening Club

Politics Society Geography Society

Wellbeing

Lunar Society

Christian Union

Medical Society

Journalling Club Cactus Club

Sports & Games

Cookery Club

Enterprise & Business Club

American Football NFL Game of the Week

Origami Club

Geography Club

Flag American Football

Rubik's Cube Club

History Podcast Club

Badminton Club

Yarn Club (Knitting & Crochet)

History Film Club

Chess: NOSCL/ESCC Teams

Sewing Bees

Philosophy Club

Chess: Online Battles

Model Painting Club

Philosofix

Chess Club

Mindful Moments

Humanities

Doodle Club

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Travel & Trips

learning outside the classroom We never stand still at King Edward’s and have an exciting calendar of trips for our pupils. Each curriculum subject offers pupils the chance to consolidate learning outside of the classroom with academic visits, events, day or residential trips. Pupils might visit the National Portrait Gallery with Art, the theatre with Dance or Drama, Milan with Italian, Washington USA with History and Politics, plus many more.

Previous Overseas Trips Andalucia Belfast Cologne The French Alps Florence The Galapagos Honduras India Indonesia Jamaica Milan New York

Outside of subject based trips, there are other opportunities for pupils to enrich learning, such as:

Normandy

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Ski and Snowboarding Trip

Rome

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Duke of Edinburgh Expeditions

South Africa

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Water Sports

Spain

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Sports Tours

Sri Lanka

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Charlotte Country Day School USA Exchange (Year 9)

Tokyo

North Carolina Paris

Vienna Vietnam

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There are also plenty of trips closer to home, for example, our Art pupils have visited the Harry Potter Studios in London and Drama pupils make frequent visits to the Mayflower Theatre in Southampton.

“My buddy’s family and my family keep in touch and have already started planning when I will go back. The Charlotte Exchange has been my favourite School trip, and I would recommend it to anyone.” Year 9 pupil, Charlotte Exchange 2024 Watch highlights from Charlotte Exchange 2025

The Duke of Edinburgh Award The Duke of Edinburgh programme is hugely valued at King Edward’s and plays a big part in the co-curricular programme.

We actively encourage pupils to engage with the scheme, to stretch and challenge themselves in ways that help them develop personal qualities that will serve them well throughout adult life. Our Duke of Edinburgh Managers facilitate pupils’ progress providing training and support to participants throughout the school year.

There are three levels of the Award Programme: Bronze, Silver and Gold. For the expedition section of the award the pupils explore the New Forest at Bronze, Dartmoor and the Brecon Beacons at Silver and venture into the Lake District and Wales for Gold.

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Outdoor Learning

Opening minds through exploration and adventure Inspiring a love of the outdoors, the Outdoor Learning Programme at King Edward’s encourages pupils to develop their skill set and wellbeing through outdoor activities and engagement.

experience at King Edward’s with a day of outdoor pursuits such as high and low ropes at a local activity centre. From a pupil’s first attempt at orienteering and fire lighting in Year 7 right the way to an expedition camping in Tanzania by Sixth Form, we encourage our pupils to engage with opportunities to grow their love of the outdoors.

Key developmental and social skills such as teamwork, resilience, growth mindset, confidence, problem solving, creative thinking and independence are embedded in a positive Outdoor Learning experience.

Outdoor Learning Opportunities (further up the School):

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Year 7 Outdoor Learning Programme includes: •

Team Building Day (land)

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Extended Studies Course

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Year 7 Camp

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Team Building Day (water)

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Watersport Trip (Barcelona Trip 2024)

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Opwall (Indonesia 2024)

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Summer Camp (with a young carer group, overseen by Southampton City Council)

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International Expedition in partnership with True Adventure (Morocco 2025)

“Pupils really enjoyed the experience as they got to work with people they would not usually team up with, so you got to know others in the group far quicker. It also challenged them to face fears and overcome challenges with the support of their peers, via communication and support” Tutor Feedback, Year 7 Tile Barn Trip.

Spotlight on Sustainability At King Edward’s we are committed to empowering future generations to live sustainably and make positive changes. Our goal is for our pupils to understand that we are taking the challenges that the world is facing seriously and that we are acting to make a change. Becoming carbon neutral is our longerterm sustainability ambition and we are striving to do this by considering the wider

implications of our decision making and actions. The Sustainability Action Group is a dedicated pupil-led forum for action and initiative. Pupils from any Year Group are welcome and the group has grown over the last few years. We have engaged the School community through the assembly programme, and campaigns to pupils and staff about key environmental issues, and by doing so, encouraged them to take an active role in environmental projects. Events take place each term including opportunities for community benefit and awareness raising such as: clothing swaps and upcycling workshops,

an electric vehicle show, sustainable food tasting and waste-not-want-not recipes, ocean conservation awareness and model making, encouraging OBNO (King Edward’s second-hand uniform shop run by KES PTA) for uniform reuse, sustainable Christmas workshops, gardening in the King Edward’s allotment and more.

Read more about sustainability at KES online at kes.school

Sustainability Action Group Upcycling Workshop 2025

Charities a cornerstone of life at King Edward’s “Our pupils are at the heart of driving action, ideas and change.”

Our Charities Commission is made up of pupils from Year 7 to Sixth Form. Pupils can nominate their chosen charities and these are then voted on and supported by a range of events.

King Edward’s strives to enable pupils to become role models and to take on responsibilities contributing to the School and local community.

An extensive range of activities takes place across the academic year to support charities, examples include themed sales, sports competitions, poppy selling, Year 7 Toy Appeal Fun Run, collections for Refugees, and much more.

Fundraising for charities, raising awareness of local initiatives and supporting our local community is truly a whole community approach at King Edward’s.

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Admissions & How to Apply We are delighted that you are considering King Edward’s for your child. Our main entry points are Year 7, Year 9 and Sixth Form, but we do accept applications for other Year Groups depending on availability.

Examinations Each 11+ and 13+ candidate is tested in two areas: English and Mathematics. No special preparation is expected or required for the tests and past papers are not published for tests at any level. Children will answer all our exams on paper (unless your child has access arrangements which permit them to use a computer for their written answers). They are not computer-based tests.

English Exam 20 minute Reading Comprehension Paper 30 minute Writing Paper All our admissions exam papers are unique to KES; the question papers are set each year by our Head of English, and we do not provide past papers. The Reading Paper requires candidates to answer questions on an extract from 36

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a children’s novel. For Year 7 entry it is entirely multiple choice, whilst the exam for Year 9 entry also requires written answers. Initial questions involve understanding of basic plot, later ones might ask for interpretation or analysis of language. The Writing Paper requires pupils to choose one option from several choices: they may be asked to write a letter, the words for a speech, a debate, a story or a newspaper article. Spelling and punctuation are very important, but focus and structure are also rewarded. The best answers are lively, original and full of flair.

integers; addition, subtraction and multiplication of simple decimals; making sensible estimates of everyday objects; simplifying fractions; finding fractions of quantities; simple percentages; use of common metric units in context. Recognising number patterns; knowing prime numbers and square numbers up to 10 x 10; Cartesian co-ordinates; using simple formulae; understand the meaning of factor and multiple; use correctly the symbols <, > and =; understand the use of brackets to determine the order of operations.

Mathematics Exam

Recognise that angles on a straight line total 180o and the sum of the angles of a triangle is 180o. Simple 2D and 3D shapes; visualise 3D shapes from 2D drawings; reflective and rotational symmetry; translation; finding perimeters, areas or simple volumes; angles. Use units of time – seconds, minutes, hours, days and weeks and know the relationship between them.

45 minute paper (calculators are not permitted) All our admissions exam papers are unique to KES; the question papers are set each year by our Head of Mathematics, and we do not provide past papers. This paper checks basic numerical skills, algebra, measurement, geometry and statistics. Candidates are also expected to demonstrate problem solving skills and mathematical reasoning. Questions may be set from the following:

Year 7 Entry: Addition and subtraction of integers and decimals; long multiplication of integers; division by one or two digit

Interpretation of statistical diagrams (bar charts, pie charts, etc.); estimation of probability on the scale of 0 to 1; mean, mode and range of a set of data.

Year 9 Entry: (Year 7 Material is assumed) The four basic operations applied to fractions; ratios, calculations with decimals, use of estimation to check calculations. Generating sequences using formulae; co-ordinates in all quadrants; solving simple equations or inequalities; simplifying algebraic expressions; substituting numbers into a formula. The graphical representation of simple linear equations. Understanding the meaning of square, square root, cube and cube root; use index notation and know the laws for multiplying and dividing positive integer powers.

Enquiry Form By completing the enquiry form, you can register your interest in the School and tell us which point of entry and year you are considering. We can then keep you informed about relevant information, key dates, events and reminders.

Please visit kes.school to access the enquiry form.

Application Forms

2D and 3D shapes; area of plane shapes or volumes of simple solids; types of quadrilaterals; Pythagoras’ Theorem. Find an exterior or interior angle of a regular polygon. Transformations: Rotation, Reflection, Translation and Enlargement.

Application forms were sent out in June 2026 for those wishing to join us in September 2027. Families will need to pay a non-refundable fee of £120 to apply. There is no application fee for bursary applicants.

Probability; outcomes of combining two independent events. Have a basic understanding of correlation and be able to use a line of best fit.

This application includes: •

Application form

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Bursary Application Form*

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Creative Arts Scholarship Form*

Interviews

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Sports Scholarships Application Form

In addition to the examinations, applicants will attend an interview at King Edward’s as part of the application process. Our interviews are a lovely opportunity for us to get to know your child, and to find out who they are as an individual. Unlike the examinations, the interviews are not academically focused and are likely to involve a discussion of your child’s interests both in and outside School. They last for approximately 15 minutes, and children will be interviewed by a member of the teaching staff. These interviews also provide an opportunity for your child to find out about us and to ask any questions they may have. There is no preparation required for the interview.

* (Year 7 & Year 9 applications only)

Please note, everyone that applies is automatically considered for the academic scholarship. There is no need to apply.

Contact our Admissions Team: Our Admissions Team are happy to answer any questions you may have about applying to our School. Email: admissions@kes.school Call: 023 8079 9216

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Your journey to joining King Edward’s Application Timeline

KES Open Evening

Interviews

Sports Scholarships Assessment (13+)

FRIDAY 2 OCTOBER 2026

TUESDAY 5 – FRIDAY 8 JANUARY 2027

MONDAY 18 JANUARY 2027

FRIDAY 30 OCTOBER 2026

SATURDAY 16 JANUARY 2027

FRIDAY 22 JANUARY 2027

Closing Date for Applications

Admissions Examination

Sports Scholarships Assessment (11+)

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Creative Arts Scholarship Assessments

New Pupil & Parent Information Evening

Year 7 Induction Day

SATURDAY 23 JANUARY 2027

TUESDAY 9 FEBRUARY 2027

MONDAY 21 JUNE 2027

TUESDAY 2 FEBRUARY 2027

WEDNESDAY 3 MARCH 2027

TUESDAY 22 JUNE 2027

Admissions Exam Results Emailed

Closing Date for Acceptances

Year 8 & Year 9 Induction Day

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Admissions FAQs We understand that applying for a School place is often a completely new experience for parents, and you’re bound to have many questions. Our admissions team have answered some of the most common questions they get asked by parents.

What does the entrance exam consist of? Our entrance exam tests each candidate in two key areas: English and Mathematics. See pages 36-37 for more information.

What preparation is required for the admissions exams? No special preparation is expected or required for the tests. For 11+ and 13+ entry, questions are based on the National Curriculum.

Are past papers available? Past papers are not published for tests at any level.

How much are the fees at King Edward’s? Information regarding the fees can be found on page 42.

What is included within the School fee? The School fees are all-inclusive, with a 5% reduction available for siblings who are not receiving bursary awards. Most day trips, sports, sports fixtures, societies and clubs are included within the fee. Exceptions are in Sailing and Shooting Club, which require a fee when signing-up and optional subject enrichment trips such as theatre visits. Optional extras are available, including: School buses, lunches, instrumental oneto-one music lessons and residential trips.

What clubs and societies do you offer? At KES, clubs and societies form a key part of School life. We usually have around 100+ clubs running each term, providing pupils with plenty of opportunities to gain skills, make friends and try something new. A full list of available clubs can be found on page 31.

Is there a Saturday School? There is no Saturday teaching at King Edward’s. However, there are almost always sport practices or sport fixtures for pupils to take part in.

Do I still have to apply to a state School? You do not have to apply to a state School, and King Edward’s operates completely independently from the state School admissions system. However, we always advise parents to have a backup option in place. If you wish to apply to other Schools (state or private) you will need to arrange this separately.

Can we defer a place? Deferring a place is not possible. Should you choose not to accept your child’s place for the offered School year, and subsequently apply for a different year, your child will need to sit the admissions examination for the correct Year Group.

Do you offer scholarships? How do you apply for these? We are extremely proud to offer an array of scholarships at King Edward’s. Full details on our scholarship programme and the scholarships offered can be found on page 43. All applicants are automatically considered for Academic Scholarships, which are awarded based on the entrance exam. For Creative Arts Scholarships and Sports Scholarships, parents can find the relevant forms to complete in the admissions pack.

Do you accept international applications? We are always delighted to welcome applications from pupils who are currently studying overseas, either in British/ international Schools or in local Schools. Please be aware that we are a day School with no boarding facility and as such we do not arrange or sponsor visas for children; families will need to arrange their own visas and ensure that they comply with all UK entry requirements. For more information please contact admissions@kes.school.

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Fees Fees

Optional Extras

Deposit

The termly fee, as of September 2026 is £8,570. This includes our final 3% increase rollout as per our VAT strategy. Please see our website for further information on VAT and school fees with the 2024 policy change: www.kes.school/vat.

Healthy School lunches, the school bus, insurance, instrumental tuition, residential trips and tours.

If, in due course, a place is offered, a deposit of £400 will be payable when the offer is accepted. This deposit will be repaid, without interest, within three months of the pupil leaving the School less any sums due to the School on leaving.

Included within the fees: • All sports through your child’s time with us. •

All sports fixtures, which take place every Saturday term time, both home and away.

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All societies and clubs, of which we offer 100+ each term (except Sailing and Shooting).

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Subsidised Curriculum Trips.

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Use of a personal locker, during their time at the School.

Fees in Advance Scheme We are offering a Fees in Advance Scheme where the cost of your child’s education at King Edward’s can be reduced by making an advance lump sum payment dependent on the agreed number of terms to which the advance payment applies. If you are interested in finding out more about the scheme please email billing@kes.school.

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Most day trips, sports, sports fixtures, societies and clubs are included within the fee. Exceptions are in Sailing and Shooting Club, which require a fee when signingup and optional subject enrichment trips such as theatre visits.

Lunches For 2026-27, the cost of lunch is £6.75 per day. For that price, pupils have a choice of salads, soups, sandwiches, hot dinners, vegetables and desserts.

Family Reduction We offer an all-inclusive 5% reduction for siblings who are not receiving any bursary awards.

Payment Payments are by direct debit on the first day of term unless an alternative arrangement has been agreed. Third party companies provide monthly payment options, details of which will be forwarded with the Autumn Term fee account. Parents are advised to take independent financial advice should they wish to use any third-party payment options.

Applications A £120 non-returnable fee is charged for an application. This includes VAT. There is no charge for bursary applicants.

Withdrawal One term’s notice in writing of the intention to withdraw a pupil from the School must be given. Without such notice a term’s fee in lieu of notice is due.

Insurances Fees cannot be refunded for absence and parents are advised to take advantage of the School fees remission scheme, details of which are forwarded when a pupil enters the School. Parents are also invited to consider insuring the payment of School fees in the event of the death of the fee payer. Parents are advised to take independent advice should they wish to use any third-party insurance options.

Scholarships Academic Scholarships A limited number of scholarships are available to entrants at age 11+ and 13+, valued at 2.5% of the fee per annum. These will be awarded upon the results of the Admissions Examination. The scholarships are awarded at 11+ and 13+ and are tenable for one year. There is no need to apply for an Academic Scholarship as all applicants are automatically eligible.

Creative Arts Scholarships Creative Arts Scholarships in Music, Art, Drama and Dance are available at 11+ and 13+. These are valued at 2.5% of the fee per annum and are tenable for one year. Candidates may apply for one Creative Arts Scholarship only. The successful candidates would be expected, during the tenure of their award, to make an important and continuing contribution to the Creative Arts at the School. Candidates applying for a Creative Arts Scholarship may also apply for a Sports Scholarship.

Music Scholarships Candidates at 11+ should have reached approximately the standard of grade 5 in one instrument (grade 6 for 13+ candidates). The ability to sing or some competence in a second instrument would be regarded as an additional, though not essential, qualification. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to audition and asked to play two prepared pieces of contrasting styles. Candidates may offer singing, the piano or any orchestral instrument. Both pieces may be played on the same instrument:

alternatively, where two instruments are offered, one piece may be played on the candidate’s first instrument, the other on the second. Candidates will also be asked to play a piece of sight-reading on the first instrument.

Drama Scholarships The shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend individual auditions, interviews and a group workshop. Auditions will take place in front of the Head of Drama, another member of the Drama Department and the other auditionees. In addition, each child will have a short, informal interview about their performance, experience and their interest in Drama. The final session will be a whole group workshop in which the children may be asked to work on various games, improvisations and sketches together.

Art Scholarships Candidates should prepare a portfolio of their own work. Candidates must display both a flair for, and an interest in, the subject. From the portfolios we receive, a shortlist of candidates will be drawn up and invited to attend a workshop. The morning will consist of an interview with a member of the department where candidates will have the opportunity to discuss their work and interest in art. There will be two set tasks whereby candidates can demonstrate their talents in observational drawing, imagination and three-dimensional skills.

Sports Scholarship At King Edward’s we value sport and it is a very important part of the School’s ethos. Each year a number of Sports Scholarships valued at 2.5% of the fee per annum are available for those applying to

join us at both 11+ and 13+. In addition to the receipt of an award, the recipient will be a member of the Elite Sports Performer Programme in which we support the individual’s sporting development within the whole School environment. We invite applications from children with a passion for sport who have achieved, or shown the potential to achieve, a high level of sporting performance in at least one of the School’s major sports; hockey, netball and cricket for girls, and hockey, rugby and cricket for boys. A shortlist of applicants will be invited to attend a selection day. This will involve a morning of fitness assessment and an afternoon of team sport coaching sessions that will focus on competitive sporting performance. Candidates may apply for a Sports Scholarship as well as a Creative Arts Scholarship.

Dance Scholarships Candidates should demonstrate strong potential, creativity and enthusiasm for dance, together with technical ability, artistic expression and a clear commitment to the subject. Previous training and experience in dance will be taken into consideration. As Dance is primarily offered as part of the co-curricular programme in the Lower School, scholars will be expected to participate fully in the cultural life of the School through clubs, workshops and performances. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an audition and informal interview.

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EPA Bursary Award

Bursary Awards KES can provide the financial support to

Our School was founded help you to fulfil your ambitions. on the principle of Thanks to a generous gift from the Frank Misselbrook Foundation, 100% Bursary creating educational Award holders are eligible to receive opportunities in support with extra costs. This includes: • £300 for uniform Southampton. This • School lunches founding ethos remains • Travel on school buses, when living as important to us as more than two miles from the School ever. We are proud • A device for learning (usually an iPad) • A £2,000 allowance to spend on to offer a number of school trips at any time whilst at KES Bursary Awards every year and we currently Awarding Criteria have 57 Bursary Award The School offers a number of Bursary every year to external applicants holders at King Edward’s. Awards at 11+, 13+ and Sixth Form. In the 2027-28 A Bursary Award either completely or partially covers a pupil’s school fees. They are awarded to pupils who perform strongly in our entrance examinations and would not otherwise be able to access a King Edward’s education. If you have the motivation to succeed, a Bursary Award at

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academic year, subject to your capital assets, if your gross family income is below £46,000 you may qualify for a full Bursary Award, covering 100% of fees. Between £46,000 and £97,000, a sliding scale operates for partial Bursary Awards. This scale is subject to annual review. We aim to assist as many families with

Thanks to the generous support of the EPA Cephalosporin Fund, we are pleased to offer the EPA Bursary Awards. These science bursaries are in memory of Sir Edward Penley Abraham (EPA), who studied at King Edward’s from 1924-32 and went on to become a noted biochemist. They are designed to support promising young scientists who would like to study at KES, but may not have the financial means to do so.

bursaries as possible. However, there is always significant demand and we are not usually able to offer support to all of those who are eligible. To apply for a Bursary Award, please contact our Admissions Team, who will send the application form to you. In assessing eligibility of the Bursary Award, we partner with Bursary Administration Limited. They will request information on all relevant sources of income and capital assets and pass this to the School. Once awarded, the entitlement to a Bursary Award will remain with a pupil throughout his or her time at the School, subject to financial circumstances being reviewed annually and appropriate behaviour and engagement.

Read more about bursary awards at kes.school

Afjal (KES 17-24)

My first exposure to KES was with the partnership programme that was running with my primary school. I came along with my class and took part in Science, Art and Philosophy sessions and my Head Teacher subsequently encouraged me to apply for a place. The day I found out that I had passed the entrance exam and had been offered a full bursary place was a happy and emotional one for me and my family. We held a big party to celebrate and I was even prouder when I first started in Year 7 when the Head, Mr Thould, came up to me and told me, “Your paper is one of the best that I’ve read”. In my final year at KES, I studied four A Levels in Maths, Further Maths, Computing and Physics. I was delighted to achieve four A*s and am now studying

Mathematics with Mathematical Computation at Imperial College London. For now, I am uncertain about the specific direction I want to take with my career. I am currently exploring creative paths outside of pure STEM, an area that I really enjoyed in school, with hopes to incorporate these somehow into my career. I envisage myself somewhere in the likes of academia, AI, or entrepreneurship: all I can say is, watch this space! Alongside working hard on my academics, I was heavily immersed in co-curriculars at KES, attending somewhere in the region of 30 different clubs over the seven years. I found these to be a really valuable opportunity to delve into my interests outside of the curriculum, and to see practical applications of my classwork. Greenpower was a highlight for me, and we built and designed a kit car that we raced at Goodwood. I was also an active member of Lunar Society, delivering several maths-themed lectures, and I served as Head of Sustainability in my Upper Sixth year. KES was instrumental in helping me get to where I am today. Being surrounded by so many like-minded people within

my peer group under the guidance and nurture of my teachers was my favourite part of KES. It provided me with the perfect forum to explore my passions and develop my intellectual curiosity. This spark is something that has somewhat contagiously caught on in my sisters and other family members too, with the effects of me going to a school like KES echoing well beyond my own individual growth. I would encourage anyone thinking of applying for a bursary to attend KES to ‘Go for it’. Although it might all seem a little daunting, joining a brand new school, and leaving behind a lot of your friends, there were so many benefits to coming to KES, some that I’m only realising now, and I can’t imagine myself having been anywhere else. I am truly grateful to all those who have supported bursaries at King Edward’s. I want you to know that your generosity fuels success stories, cultivates a community where diverse perspectives converge, and empowers all individuals to thrive. I’m so pleased to be giving back to the School as a Boundless Futures Campaign Ambassador and I can’t wait to see what our community can achieve together.

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Uniform Uniform at KES Our uniform helps pupils feel part of the King Edward’s community from their very first day. Redesigned in 2022, it was created to be smart and practical, ensuring pupils can wear it with confidence and pride. Most uniform items, together with our PE and Games kit, are available through our official supplier, Stevensons, or our second-hand uniform shop, OBNO (Outgrown But Not Outworn), offering families affordable and sustainable options. We encourage all pupils to wear their uniform with pride, helping to create the positive learning environment and strong sense of community that define life at King Edward’s. Four non-school uniform days are held each year, raising funds for charities nominated by our pupils.

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Sixth Form Dress Code Sixth Form students do not wear a uniform but follow a smart business dress code that reflects the greater independence and responsibility of Sixth Form life. As role models for younger pupils, they are expected to maintain high standards of dress and set a positive example within the school community.

Getting to School We recognise how important it is to provide suitable transport for our pupils and therefore offer an extensive tracked transport service covering many parts of Hampshire, and further afield.

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Currently, around 700 pupils are transported to and from School on a daily basis. Buses are timetabled to arrive at School by 08:30 and leave the School site at 16:10 at the end of the school day. To accommodate our popular co-curricular and after School activities, we offer a late bus service which operates separate bus routes to those offered in the day time. The late buses stop only if requested by passengers as they board the bus. Late buses depart at 17.30.

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Our Teachers We are proud to have a teaching body who are highly qualified and skilled within their fields. We are committed to providing the very best education for our pupils, with subject specialists delivering teaching across all areas of the curriculum.

Teaching Staff by Department Art Head of Cultural Arts Mr GL Piggott BA Exeter College of Art and Design | Head of Art Mrs J Corbett BA, MA University of Portsmouth | Vilnius University Academy of Arts Mrs A P Kidman BA Falmouth University | Head of Reynolds Mr ET Lewis BA Central Saint Martins | University of the Arts London Mrs NA Moxon BA (Hons) University College of Ripon and York | Extended Studies Coordinator

Biology Mr ST Aellen BSc University of Leicester | Head of Science Head of Biology Dr NC Wortham MBioChem, PhD University College London | St Peter’s College, University of Oxford

Miss HE Crompton BSc University of Exeter | Acting Head of Dance | Head of Lake Mrs H Fletcher BA, MRes Wadham College, University of Oxford | Lancaster University Mrs FK Taylor BSc University of Nottingham | ITT Tutor

Chemistry Head of Chemistry Mrs LA Millington BSc University of Bath Mrs JN Collinson MChem University of Surrey | Head of Curricular Wellbeing Mr AF Dellar BSc University of Birmingham | Director of Compliance & Whole School Operations Mrs GM Dellar BSc University of Essex Dr SD Gamblin BSc, PhD Queen Mary and Westfield College London | Deputy Director of Studies | Acting Head of Chemistry

Head of Computer Science and Digital Literacy Mr D Cutler MPhys University of Southampton | Staff Senior Leader Mr LJ Hall BEng Southampton Solent University | Charlotte Exchange Coordinator | Digital Safeguarding and Wellbeing Coordinator Mrs F Price BA King Alfred’s College | Digital Learning and Innovations Coordinator | Partnerships Coordinator | Charities Coordinator

Design and Technology Head of Design and Technology Mrs AML Blow BSc Bournemouth University Mrs S Channer BEng University of Southampton Mrs KB Andrews BA Royal Holloway, University of London Mrs SJ Peterson BA (Hons) Kent Institute of Art and Design

Dr S Haslam BSc, PhD University of Southampton

Mr OJ Rokison MEng University of Edinburgh | Chaplain

Mrs EL Sheppard BSc University of Warwick | Head of Year Sixth Form

Dance

Mr AJ Smith BSc University of Bristol | Sixth Form Enrichment Coordinator Dr EL Thomas MChem, PhD Somerville College, Oxford and University of Edinburgh | Assistant Head | Director of Sixth Form

Classics Head of Classics Miss I Painter BA University of Durham

Mrs LC Burnett BSc University of Exeter | Head of Year 7

Mr JC Halls MA University of Edinburgh

Miss C Cooper BSc University of Southampton | Sailing Coordinator

Mr NS Lobo BA, MA University College London | University of Sheffield

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Computer Science

Head of Dance Miss SJ Barnett BA University of Southampton Miss O Challand BA, MA University of Chichester

Drama Director of Drama Ms LA Gilmour BA King Alfred’s College, University of Southampton Mrs FC Bailey BA Middlesex University | Lead Practitioner

Economics & Business Head of Economics Mr P Sheppard BSc University of Southampton

Head of Business Mr MO Laverty BA University of Portsmouth | Teaching and Learning Lead Practitioner | ITT Coordinator Mr RP Nichols BA University of Exeter Mr S Ritchie BA University of Essex Mr JL Philpott BSc Swansea University Mr IC Bassett BA Open University Mrs AM Sparkes BSc, MA University College London | University of Southampton | Head of Futures

English Head of English Mrs JL Gunton BA University of Southampton Mrs HK Arnold BA Loughborough University | Second in English Mr WE Collinson BA, MPhil St Peter’s College, University of Oxford | Deputy Head (Pastoral) | DSL Ms LS Dara MA, MPhil Brunel University | University of Southampton Mrs S Evans BA Bath Spa University Ms C Pyne BA, MA University of Manchester | Second in English Miss CM Nicholson BA University of Southampton Miss GE Stevens BA University of Leeds Ms EB Rawson BA, MA University of Colorado Dr AJ Schofield BA, MA, PhD University of Warwick, King’s College London | University of Southampton

Geography Head of Geography Ms TL King BA Hertford College, Oxford Dr T Fewtrell BSc, PhD Loughborough University | Head of Year Upper School

Mrs SPL Kopitsa BSc University of Southampton | ITT Tutor | Head of Year - Upper School

Mrs LM Matthews BSc, PGDip University of East Anglia | University of Portsmouth | Second in Mathematics

Mrs AH Penfold BA University of Exeter | Sustainability Coordinator

Mr RP Nichols BA University of Exeter

Mrs ES Walls BA, MSc University of Leeds | Head of Year (Lower School) Dr BM Waymark BA, MA(Ed), EdD University of Southampton | Deputy Head (Academic) Miss CL Davies BSc Cardiff University

History

Mr I Rosenburg BEd (Hons) De Montfort University | Head of Upper School Mrs EA Mehta-Smith BSc University of Bath Mrs JA Thimbleby BSc University of Manchester | Second in Mathematics Mr MP Willis BEd University of Birmingham

Head of Humanities Mr NJ Diver BA Wadham College, University of Oxford | Head of Humanities

Ms Y Tang MSci King’s College London

Mr G Potter BA University of East Anglia | Head of History | Coordinator KS4 Elevate

Head of Languages and Communications Mr AJM Sinclair BA Royal Holloway, University of London

Miss JM Barron BA Downing College, University of Cambridge

Miss V Berrueco Pastor MA University of Alcalá

Mrs S Burt BA, MA Somerville College, University of Oxford | University of Southampton | Head of Academic Enrichment

Miss LE Breheny BA Université des Antilles et de la Guyane in Martinique

Ms A Gilbert BA University of Southampton | ITT Tutor Miss MA Breed BA Royal Holloway, University of London Mrs AF Leathem MA University of Aberdeen | Head of Year - Sixth Form Mrs RK Potter BA University of Kent | Head of Politics

Mathematics Head of Mathematics and Technology Faculty Mr GA Eyssens BEd University of Melbourne Mrs CS Asiki BA, MA St Anne’s College, Oxford | University of London | Head of Mathematics Mr SE Barley BSc, MSc Durham University | University of Bath | Head of Year - Lower School

Modern Languages

Ms KM Clement MA University of St Andrews | Head of French Mrs HX Deng BA, MA Yokohama Commerce University, Japan | Teacher of Mandarin Miss A Galan BA Université Paris-Est Créteil Miss EM Ladislao MA University of Salamanca | Head of Spanish Mr GSP Lawson BA, MA University College London | University of Salford | Coordinator for the Very Able Ms FG Quinn BA The University of Salford | Summer Camp Charities Coordinator | Head of Watts Mrs S Rugge-Price MA University of Edinburgh | Head of Italian Mr R Soames BA University College London | Head of German

Ms C Dolan BSc University of Nottingham

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Music Director of Music Ms TJ Hayden BMusEd, MA Trinity College Dublin | King’s College London

Mr JA Ferguson MEng University of Southampton

Mr AJ Smart BA Assistant SENCo

Careers Ms K Raley BA Careers Coordinator

Mrs JK Seaby BM Cardiff University

Mr DM Lawson MEng Imperial College London | Deputy Director of Studies

Miss CE Forsey BMus, PGDip Royal College of Music | Assistant Head (Co-Curricular)

Mrs M Mahdavi BSc University of Tabriz

Mr WE Collinson BA, MPhil. Deputy Head Pastoral | DSL

Dr MK Mayor MSc, PhD University of Gdańsk | University of Aberdeen | Head of Junior Science | Sixth Form Futures Coordinator

Mrs JN Collinson MChem Head of Curricular Wellbeing

Physical Education Director of Sport Mr D Kent BA University of Surrey Miss LG Cole BSc University of Bournemouth Miss CL Hackett BSc Swansea University

Mrs C Ribas de Oliveira BSc, MSc University of Sao Paulo | University Anhembi Morumbi | Head of Sylvester

Philosophy and Religion

Mr CS Crichton BA University of Fort Hare | Head of Hockey

Head of Philosophy and Religion Mr AE Cross BA, MA University of Southampton

Mr DC Shirazi BA Solent University | Head of Cricket

Mrs ZE McDonald BSc University of Southampton

Mrs LC Henderson BEd University of Exeter | Head of Lower School

Mrs HEM Searles BA, MA University of Bristol | University of Portsmouth

Psychology Head of Psychology | ECT Tutor Miss EC Ewan MA Hertford College, University of Oxford Miss MM Littlehales BSc University of East Anglia | Head of Reynolds

Physics Head of Physics Mr RS Simm BSc University of Manchester Mrs PE Burrows BSc, MSc University of Bath | University of Birmingham | Director of Learning & Innovation 50

Mr C Dirkzwager BA, MA Gonville and Caius College, University of Cambridge

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Curriculum Support Mrs L Fort BA, MA Head of Curriculum Support (SENCo) Miss A Benacha MA Learning Support Assistant Mrs L Goodhead BSc Learning Support Assistant Mrs A Howell BA, PGDip ELSA & Learning Support Assistant Ms A Rayner BA (Hons), PGDip Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Pastoral Team

Mrs RC Boyes Pastoral Wellbeing Manager Mrs LC Burnett BSc Head of Year 7 Mrs ES Walls MSc Head of Year – Lower School Mrs LC Henderson BEd Head of Lower School Mr SE Barley BSc, MSc Head of Year – Lower School Dr T Fewtrell BSc, PhD Head of Year – Upper School Mrs SPL Kopitsa BSc Head of Year – Upper School Mr I Rosenburg BEd (Hons) Head of Upper School Mrs AF Leathem Head of Year - Sixth Form Mrs EL Sheppard BSc University of Warwick | Head of Year - Sixth Form Dr EL Thomas MChem PhD Assistant Head | Director of Sixth Form Mr NT Parker MA, M.Ed, MBA Head

Senior Leadership Team Head Mr NT Parker MA, M. ED, MBA St Anne’s College, Oxford | Newcastle University | Open University

Bursar

Mr J J Gray BSc FCA Miss P S Kirk B.Ed Cert.Ed Mr A Knibb BA (Hons), B Arch, ARB, RIBA, Chairman Hampshire RIBA Mrs J Mitchell BSc (HONS), PGCE, MSc Mr A J Morgan MA (Oxon), FCA, ATII Mrs H V Nicholson MA (Oxon) MSc Mr R Nicholson M.A. (Oxon.), A.R.C.O., P.G.Cert., Q.T.S.

Group Leadership Team Principal Mr NT Parker

Bursar Mrs NJ Slowey

Mr D Robertson

Director of Compliance & Whole School Operations

Deputy Head (Academic)

Mr T A M Steele FCA

Mr AF Dellar

Dr BM Waymark BA, MA(Ed), EdD University of Southampton

Mrs W P Swinn BDS, LDS, RCS

Director of Estates

Deputy Head (Pastoral)

Mr O Wylie BSc (Hons)

Clerk: Mrs D M Hummerstone MA

Mr N Baker

Mrs NJ Slowey MBA, ACMA Henley Business School

Mr WE Collinson BA, MPhil St Peter’s College, Oxford

Assistant Head (Co-curricular) Miss CE Forsey BMus, PGDip Royal College of Music

Assistant Head (Director of Sixth Form)

(Hons) PgDL, PgDLP

Director of Learning & Innovation Mrs P Burrows

For further information on the Governors’ Committees and SubCommittees, contact the Bursar: bursar@kes.school

Director of External Relations Mrs E Bushell

Director of HR Mrs J Sinclair

Dr EL Thomas MChem PhD Somerville College, Oxford | University of Edinburgh

Senior Staff Leader Mr D Cutler MPhys University of Southampton

Governors Patron HM Lord-Lieutenant of Hampshire Chair: Mr G C B Davies BSc FCA Vice-Chair (KES Senior): Mr I H Rudland Vice-Chair (KES Preparatory): Mrs C G Musker Chartered MCIPD Vice-Chair (Prince’s Mead): Mr C Lowe Mrs J Bainbridge LLB(Hons), LLM Mr M Chaloner MA (Cantab) Barrister-atLaw Mr A J Connell BSc Dr M Evans MB BS, BSc, MRCP, MRCGP, MA. Mr D P Geddes KES Prospectus 27/28

Home of independent education in Hampshire The KES Group offers a seamless educational journey from Nursery through to Sixth Form, supporting children from age 2 to 18 within a connected family of schools. As the leading coeducational day school group in the region, with extensive transport links across Hampshire, we make an outstanding education both accessible and continuous for our families.

Prince’s Mead Nursery | Prep Age 2-11

Winchester

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Southampton

King Edward VI Preparatory School Nursery | Prep Age 2-11

King Edward VI School Senior | Sixth Form Age 11-18

Ne w Fo r e s t Portsmouth

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The KES Group Journey Ages 2-18 Ages 2-4

Nursery Our Nurseries provide a joyful and nurturing first step into education, open for 51 weeks of the year with wraparound care and early years funding available. Children learn through purposeful play and every child is supported to explore, discover and develop in the way that suits them best. As part of the wider school community, Nursery children benefit from regularly experiencing the preparatory setting which supports a smooth and confident transition into the next stage of their education.

Ages 3-11

Preparatory School Our Preparatory Schools provide exceptional foundations for future success, combining academic ambition with a happy, well-rounded childhood. Set in stunning rural locations, they benefit from extensive grounds and facilities that enrich everyday learning and play. A broad curriculum and vibrant co-curricular programme ensure that talents and passions are nurtured, build strength of character and inspire a lifelong love of learning.

Through our Head’s Recommendation Pathway, pupils who demonstrate the appropriate academic standard and would thrive at King Edward VI Senior School are given a guaranteed Year 7 place – providing a more secure, less stressful transition.

Ages 11-16

Senior School At King Edward VI School pupils progress into a stimulating and ambitious academic environment where they are encouraged to think deeply, challenge ideas and fulfil their potential. A broad and rigorous curriculum is complemented by an extensive co-curricular programme, enabling pupils to develop confidence, resilience and a strong sense of purpose both in and beyond the classroom.

Ages 16-18

Sixth Form Sixth Form at King Edward’s is a time for specialisation, independence and ambition. Students study in small classes taught by subject specialists, encouraging debate, critical thinking and intellectual exploration in both breadth and depth. A rich co-curricular programme, alongside opportunities at home and abroad, enables students to grow as confident, well-rounded individuals ready for life beyond school. KES Prospectus 27/28

Get in Touch Admissions Team 023 8079 9216 admissions@kes.school Wilton Road Southampton SO15 5UQ www.kes.school

Visit us

Throughout the year, we invite families to visit and experience our School, to help decide if King Edward VI School is right for their family. Our open events and individual tours provide the perfect opportunity to gain an insight into what life at King Edward VI School is like. Please visit our website for information on our upcoming open events and how to register. We look forward to welcoming you to our School soon. View the most up-to-date event information at kes.school

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