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King Edward VI School,爱德华国王六世学校 Kellett Road, Southampton, Hampshire SO15 7UQ
Tel: 023 8070 4561 Fax: 023 8070 5937
Website: www.kes.hants.sch.uk
• CO-ED, 11–18 Day
• Pupils 950, Upper sixth 113
• Termly fees £2807
• HMC
• Enquiries/applications to the Registrar

What it’s like
Founded in 1553 under Letters Patent of King Edward VI, it has occupied four different sites. It is now housed in buildings erected in 1938 about 1_ miles from the centre of Southampton. Good playing fields adjoin it and there are a further 33 acres of off-site sports facilities at Swaythling. There have been considerable additions and improvements to the buildings over the years and they are now very well equipped. Founded as a boys’ school, girls were accepted into the sixth form in 1983 and throughout the school from 1994. Pupils of all religious persuasions are accepted, but there is a close association (dating from the 16th century) with St Mary’s, Southampton. Assemblies include worship, and religious education forms part of the curriculum. Academic standards are high and examination results consistently very good. Music and drama are well supported. A broad range of games and sports is provided (including squash racquets, skiing and fencing). Rugby, netball, hockey, tennis and cricket are strong and foreign tours take place. A very large number of clubs and societies (over 50) cater for most conceivable extra-curricular needs and interests.

School profile

Pupils & entrance
Pupils: Age range 11–18, 950 day pupils (600 boys, 350 girls).
Entrance: Main entry ages 11, 13 and 16. Own entrance exam, interview and report; for sixth-form entry, 6 GCSEs at least grade B. State school entry 50% main intake (plus 60% new entrants to sixth form).

Scholarships & bursaries 6 pa scholarships, value 20% of fees: 4 academic, 2 music (3 at 11, 3 at 13). Further awards available for sixth form entry. A limited number of bursaries awarded on financial need.

Head & staff
Head Master: Julian Thould, appointed in 2002. Educated at King’s College, Taunton, and Oxford University (history). Previously Director of Studies at King’s, Worcester, Head of History at Cranleigh, and Assistant Master at Westminster. Also 4 years in management with H P Bulmer PLC.
Teaching staff: 86 full time, 6 part time. Annual turnover 5%. Average age 38.

Exam results
GCSE: In 2003, 137 pupils in fifth year: all gained at least grade C in 8+ subjects. Average GCSE score 73 (74 over 5 years).
A-levels: 116 in upper sixth: 27% passed in 4 subjects; 72% in 3 subjects. Average final point score achieved by upper sixth formers 393.

University & college entrance 95+% of 2003 sixth-form leavers went on to higher education (48% after a gap year), 10% to Oxbridge. 18% took courses in medicine, dentistry & veterinary science, 35% in mathematics, science, engineering and technology, 46% in humanities, social sciences and the remaining 1% went into employment or further study.

Curriculum GCSE, AS and A-levels. 26 AS-level subjects, 22 A-level.
Sixth form: All sixth formers take 4 subjects at AS-level, 3 or 4 at A-level; AS-level general studies an additional option (A-level not offered). 50% take science A-levels; 50% arts/humanities. Key skills integrated into sixth-form courses and activities.
Languages: French, German and Spanish offered at GCSE and A-level. Regular exchanges (France, Germany and Spain).
ICT: Taught both as a discrete subject (foundation course at start of year) and across the curriculum eg spreadsheets in maths, geography and DT. 196 computers for pupil use (8 hours a day), most networked and with e-mail and internet access.

The arts
Music: Over 35% of pupils learn a musical instrument; instrumental exams can be taken. Musical groups include orchestras, wind band, jazz band, madrigal, string and woodwind groups, choir, brass groups with many performances during the year. Regular European musical tours. GCSE and A-level both offered.
Drama & dance: Variety of productions each year eg Grease, Adrian Mole, Henry V, Amadeus with regular student directed shows. Active junior drama club. On average 50 take GCSE drama and 12 A-level. Dance is a popular extra-curricular option.
Art & design: On average, 45 take GCSE, 15 A-level. Design also offered.

Sport & activities
Sport: Rugby, hockey, netball, tennis, cricket compulsory; many other options. Sixth form only: football. 40+ pupils annually gain county honours, several regional, in a variety of sports; national representatives in sailing, hockey, athletics, cricket, swimming. Frequent sports tours abroad.
Activities: Pupils take bronze, silver and gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. World Challenge, community service, charity work locally and abroad. 50 clubs eg aerobics, chess, Christian Union, cookery, debating, essay, film, astronomy, photography, stamp.

School life
Uniform: School uniform worn throughout.
Houses & prefects: Competitive houses. Head boy/girl, head of house and prefects, appointed by the Head Master.
Religion: Attendance at non-denominational assembly.
Social: Exchanges (Europe and USA); classical tours, ski trips, choir and sports tours (cricket, hockey, netball, rugby). Pupils allowed to bring own car, bike or motorbike to school. Meals self-service. School shop. No tobacco or alcohol allowed.

Discipline A high standard of conduct and good manners is expected of all pupils, on and off school premises. Any pupil in breach of school regulations or failure to complete homework assignments will be liable to be given an appropriate detention. Any pupil found to be supplying or in possession of illegal substances whilst under school jurisdiction must expect serious action to be taken.