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King Edward’s School/Birmingham 爱德华国王学校, Edgbaston Park Road, Birmingham B15 2UA
Tel: 0121 472 1672 Fax: 0121 415 4327
Website: www.kes.bham.sch.uk
• BOYS, 11–18, Day
• Pupils 860, Upper sixth 124
• Termly fees £2460
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• Enquiries/application to Admissions

What it’s like
Founded in 1552 by royal charter of Edward VI. It moved from the city centre to its present site at Edgbaston in 1936 to occupy a purpose-built establishment of pleasing design in a big area of parkland and spacious playing fields. Recent developments range from new laboratories and a design centre to an indoor swimming pool and improved social areas for the sixth form. The site and a number of facilities are shared with King Edward VI High School for Girls and the two schools have the same governing body. There is some joint teaching in the sixth form and extra-curricular collaboration between them. High academic standards are needed for entry and the school welcomes academically able boys regardless of financial circumstance. Academically it is one of the leading schools in England and examination results are consistently excellent. Virtually all pupils go on to degree courses at top universities, including many to Oxbridge. It is strong in music, drama and the visual arts. It also has an excellent all-around record in sports and games, with many recent successes.

School profile

Pupils & entrance
Pupils: Age range 11–18; 860 day boys.
Entrance: Main entry ages 11, 13 and 16. Own entrance exam used; for sixth-form entry, 6 GCSEs at least grade B in academic subjects (grade A in sixth-form subjects). A high academic standard required for entry; no religious requirements.

Scholarships, bursaries & extras Up to 15 pa academic and music scholarships, value 12%–50% fees. Up to 15 means-tested assisted places. Parents not normally expected to buy textbooks.

Head & staff
Chief Master: Roger Dancey, in post since 1998. Educated at Lancing and Exeter University (economic history and government). Previously Headmaster of City of London School and of King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys.
Teaching staff: 65 full time, 18 part time, Annual turnover 5%.

Exam results
GCSE: In 2003, 124 in upper fifth, all gained at least grade C in 8+
subjects. Average GCSE score 72 (77 over 5 years).
A-levels: 126 in upper sixth: 15% passed in 5+ subjects; 83% in 4 subjects. Average final point score achieved by upper sixth formers 494.

University & college entrance 99% of 2003 sixth-form leavers went on to a degree course (17% after a gap year, preferably working abroad), 22% to Oxbridge. 14% took courses in medicine, dentistry & veterinary science, 41% in science & engineering, 7% in law, 35% in humanities & social sciences, 3% in art & design.

Curriculum GCSE, AS and A-levels. 20 AS/A-level subjects.
Sixth form: Most sixth formers take 4 subjects at AS-level, 3 at A-level; in addition, all take AS and A-level general studies. On average, 45% take science/engineering A-levels; 45% arts and humanities; 10% both. Key skills integrated into sixth-form courses, particularly general studies.
Vocational: Work experience available.
Languages: French, German and Spanish offered at GCSE and A-level. Over 75% take GCSE in more than 1 language. Regular exchanges (France, Germany and Spain). Economics study trip to Paris.

ICT: Taught both as a discrete subject (1 lesson/week in Years 7 and 9) and across the curriculum. 220 computers for pupil use (9 hours a day), all networked and with e-mail and internet access.

The arts
Music: Over 30% of pupils learn a musical instrument; instrumental exams can be taken. Some 15 musical groups. Strong representation in the Birmingham Schools Symphony Orchestra.
Drama: Drama offered and GCSE may be taken. Many pupils are involved in school productions and some in house/other productions.
Art & design: On average, 30 take GCSE, 15 A-level. Design, pottery also offered.

Sport & activities
Sport: Athletics, basketball, cricket, rugby, swimming, gymnastics compulsory. Optional: fives, fencing, tennis, orienteering, cross-country, water polo, archery, hockey, squash, badminton, table tennis, sailing, golf. England U19 water polo players.
Activities: CCF and community service optional at age 14. Up to 30 clubs, eg Shakespeare, mathematics, dramatic, scientific, Graphic Universe. Reached national quarter finals in chess, basketball and rugby in 2004.

School life
Uniform: School uniform worn throughout.
Houses & prefects: Competitive houses with pastoral function. School prefects.
Social: Many activities with King Edward’s Girls School. Expeditions to Borneo and Ecuador; regular ski trips to France, Austria or Switzerland. No tobacco or alcohol allowed.

Discipline Any contact with drugs may result in expulsion.