KES Information Booklet 2023-2024

Information Booklet 2023 – 2024

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A Welcome From the Head Welcome to King Edward’s.

Our School is the oldest in Southampton, with a long and distinguished history stretching back over 470 years. We are extremely proud of these roots and traditions, but we are prouder yet to be recognised as a vibrant, modern institution, dedicated to providing our pupils with the support and opportunities to thrive in the 21st century.

As a leading co-educational Independent day School, King Edward’s undoubtedly has high academic standards and expectations.

Under the guidance of expert teaching staff, our pupils perform at the highest levels in public examinations, and both GCSE and A level outcomes are consistently exceptional. A summary of these are shown in this booklet.

As a result, the School is often placed within the top 100 Schools in the country, and is widely recognised for its academic provision and breadth. Pupils who attend our Sixth Form regularly gain admittance to the leading universities in this country and abroad: with the overwhelming majority securing places at prestigious ‘Russell Group’ universities, and on medical degree courses.

However, academic outcomes are only one part of our story: we want pupils at King Edward’s to be kind, caring young people, committed to helping others as well as developing their own unique personality, strengths and character. Fundamental to a King Edward’s education is the concept of ‘flourishing’ – making the most of oneself as an individual; as a learner; and as part of the School and wider community. This is facilitated at King Edward’s by a dedicated staff group, who get to know each individual child at the School, and who provide the opportunities and encouragement for the children to build on their precious pool of selfesteem and confidence. Alongside this focus on pastoral support and on nurturing strong relations within the School, we firmly believe that children develop critical life-skills through participation and engagement in School life

beyond the classroom. At King Edward’s, pupils are given unrivaled opportunities to try out new activities and hobbies; to represent the School in sporting, artistic and intellectual clubs and societies; and to explore the wider world through trips and visits. Through involvement in these trips, our pupils’ eyes are opened to all that this world has to offer, giving them an international perspective and a cultural awareness so vital to modern living.

Further, the School is deeply committed to charitable and outreach work, with many pupils giving freely of their time to participate in a wide-ranging fundraising programme, as well as working alongside young people and local communities at schools and charities across the city and region.

It is vitally important to us that we provide class-leading facilities for our children. We want our pupils to be inspired by inspirational surroundings. Over recent years the School has invested heavily in developing each of our sites. As a result, King Edward’s has outstanding facilities both at the main School site, but also at our outdoor learning centre in Dartmoor and at our superb sports grounds at Wellington, which boasts 33 acres of pristine sports fields, netball and tennis courts and an outstanding artificial hockey pitch. In May 2012 we also created a formal link with Stroud School, Romsey, thereby allowing us to build a true 3-18 educational experience for the young people of the region. As part of this ongoing commitment, the School has in recent years built the magnificent Dobson Theatre; has extended and modernised our

fabulous library; has created an innovative Wellbeing Centre at the very heart of the School; and has utterly transformed our Sixth Form common room and our whole school gym facilities.

All candidates who attain the required academic standards and whose parents live within a reasonable distance of Southampton may be considered for admission. The age of entry will normally be at 11 or 13 on September 1, although we do occasionally consider under-age pupils. External applications are also welcomed for places in the Sixth Form.

The School offers a number of bursaries each year, up to a maximum value of 100% of the full fee. Academic and creative arts scholarships and sports awards are also available. Details of our academic and pastoral systems are included in this booklet, along with the routes of our School transport system.

If you would like to register your child for the School, please express your interest via the School website at www.kes.school. Further information may be found in this booklet or on our website: www.kes.school but the best way to get a flavour of the School is to visit it on a working day. Our Registrar, Mrs Sheppard, would be delighted to give you a tour and to answer any questions you may have.

Welcome again – I hope to see you soon!

Neal Parker Head

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A Few Statistics GCSE Examination Results:

97.4 Full results see page 14

of students % achieved A*-C.

“We nurture and support our pupils, so that they flourish and exceed their expectations in their learning, interests, relationships and emotional development”.

Read King Edward’s ethos and objectives in full on page 6

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See the full list on page 20

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700

students are currently using the KES buses every day!

Find your route on page 12

Students have access to

Over

clubs and societies to experience each term

Transport

Find out more about our facilities on page 10

Average class size

46 Acres

of grounds

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Find out more about the curriculum and teaching on page 16

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Contents

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Welcome from the Head

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School Governors

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School’s Ethos & Objectives

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Fees, Scholarships and Bursaries 26

Pastoral Care

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Admissions:

School Sites & Facilities

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- Visit Us

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Transport System

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- Key Dates

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GCSE Examination Results

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- Admissions Exam / Interview

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A Level Examination Results

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History of the School

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The Curriculum

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Sixth Form

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School Activities

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Higher Education and Careers

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Clubs and Societies

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Stroud School

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Previous Overseas Trips

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A Word From Current Parents

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Teaching Staff

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School’s Ethos & Objectives We nurture and support our pupils, so that they flourish and exceed their expectations in their learning, interests, relationships and emotional development. Our goal is that they become intellectually curious, resilient, confident and ready for their next steps.

Flourishing in achievement 1 Laying down a foundation of wellbeing, so that every pupil will exceed their own expectations both in and outside the classroom.

2 Providing a varied, rigorous, balanced and exciting curricular and co-curricular programme to inspire learning and engagement for all.

3 Offering lessons and learning experiences that challenge assumptions, foster creativity and promote independence.

4 Encouraging all pupils and staff to seek to improve and grow in their learning constantly, in the knowledge that this attitude will see them flourish academically.

5 Improving and developing resources and facilities to enable exceptional learning experiences.

6 Excellence in public examinations leading to opportunities in higher education and life beyond school as a consequence of these attitudes and factors.

These outcomes can only be attained if we…

Flourish emotionally 1 Recognise that all progress in education relies upon the good mental health of everyone within our community.

4 Encourage our pupils to relate to the world and their fellow human beings in a tolerant, compassionate and responsible manner.

2 Foster in every pupil a strong sense of self-worth, supported by an outstanding pastoral system.

Flourish in relationships

3 Nurture our pupils so that they engage positively with their emotions, developing emotional resilience.

2 Understand that healthy relationships with others is key to happiness.

4 Help pupils to understand the spiritual dimensions of life, and to be able to make ethical and moral choices.

3 Teach our pupils to empathise with each other.

Flourish with engagement 1 Encourage all pupils to explore their potential in everything they do.

2 Offer opportunities to pupils of all ages to develop their teamwork and leadership skills.

1 Put kindness at the very centre of our community.

Flourish in meaning 1 Encourage our pupils to look beyond material goals and strive to make a positive difference to the world.

2 Develop in our pupils, and role-model as a whole school, an appreciation of our responsibilities to the school community and to society more widely.

3 Recognise the importance of co-curricular activities as a means of promoting positive engagement.

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Pastoral Care The pastoral care of all of our students is a top priority at King Edward’s.

Pastoral Structure Lower School Year 7

Upper School Year 8

Year 9

Tutors The role of the tutor is absolutely vital in this process: they will see your 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 they remain in this tutor group for two years.

This means that the tutor groups include pupils from two year groups, which we believe 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

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Year 10

Sixth Form Year 11

his/her tutor group, meeting them every morning at 8.40. Tutors keep records of attendance and academic progress for each pupil in their group and are also aware of individual circumstances and needs. 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 for the pastoral care involved 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.

Year 12

Year 13

Head of Year 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, Head of Upper School and the Assistant Head (Director of Sixth Form).

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Houses All pupils on admission are assigned to one of six Houses, Capon, Lake, Lawrence, Reynolds, Sylvester and Watts; all named after eminent Edwardians.

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 students. In the Sixth Form each tutor group has approximately twelve students, with a mixture of both year groups. All students in Years 8 to Year 11 inclusive, as well as being a member of a tutor group, belong to a form for their academic studies.

The Wellbeing Centre The Wellbeing Centre connects all the relevant areas of the school for enhancing the students’ wellbeing: learning support, the counsellor, the chaplain, the nurses, and a dedicated wellbeing room. The space has been designed to be a quiet, safe space in the heart of the school, where any student can go, whenever they need to get away from the hustle and bustle of school life, or seek support for something affecting them outside of school.

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

School Counsellor The School Counsellor, who has had specialist training, offers a confidential service to students who wish to consult someone other than their tutor or another member of staff. Students may do this directly or after referral by their tutor.

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 6th Form following their own bespoke programme, and are coordinated by the Head of Wellbeing.

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KES PTA 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 Council is elected at the AGM in the autumn and meets each term.

The main objectives are to promote the school and supplement its facilities. Regular social functions are the New Pupil and Parents’ Evening in September and the Annual Quiz.

As well as organising many social and fund-raising functions, the society runs the OBNO (Outgrown But Not Outworn) secondhand uniform shop.

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School Sites & Facilities Hill Lane The school has occupied the Hill Lane site since 1938. With over thirteen acres it comprises an extensive range of facilities including a number of new additions and major refurbishments completed over the last few years. The site also has games fields, a sports hall, netball courts and a full astro pitch.

Lovaton The Lovaton Rural Study Centre was purchased in 2004. Located near Yelverton on Dartmoor, it has easy access to the moor, and was converted to provide an offsite facility for twenty-four students including accommodation, a refectory, study area and a drying room. It is used as a base for the Duke of Edinburgh Award as well as for academic study weekends and fieldwork.

Wellington Sports Ground Situated in Stoneham Lane, just ten minutes from the main school site, the Wellington Sports Ground was purchased in 2004 from the University of Southampton.

It contains thirty-three acres of grounds, six tennis courts, four netball courts and a water based astro pitch. A large pavilion with eighteen changing rooms, a kitchen and catering facilities for over one hundred students are also available.

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Library The Library is a central hub for the school. In 2019, the Library was extended and renovated, creating a warm, modern and open space for pupils to study, read and learn in. Spread over two floors the library area provides a mix of formal work space and comfortable quiet reading areas, home to over 15,000 books, including fiction, non-fiction, magazines and academic texts.

The Dobson Theatre Opened in 2017, The Dobson Theatre is a modern, versatile space designed to host a diverse programme of events for the school. The Dobson Theatre is frequently used for theatre, music, dance, presentations / lectures.

Classrooms There are 92 classrooms available to students at our Hill Lane site. All classrooms are large and fully equipped with technology and facilities to assist students’ learning, including science labs, dedicated music practice rooms, recently extended and renovated art studios and ICT rooms.

Fitness Suite Every student at King Edward VI School has the opportunity to develop physically through the use of our brand new fitness suite. All students are inducted on how to use age appropriate movements and equipment in the facility and this gives them the opportunity to attend the fitness suite at lunch times and after school.

Students are educated on how to develop their own training programmes, as well as having access to specialist 1:1 advice from the Head of Strength and Conditioning. There are also weekly fitness classes run in the suite that aim to challenge students to ensure they reach their physical ambitions.

Wellbeing Centre The Wellbeing Centre connects all of the relevant areas of the school for enhancing the students’ wellbeing: learning support, the counsellor, the chaplain, the nurses, and a dedicated wellbeing room. The wellbeing room has been designed to be a quiet, safe space in the heart of the school where any student can go when they need to get away from the hustle and bustle of school life. The extra comfy chairs and bean bags are ideal for our Peer Support programme, in which students offer their time to talk to younger students and offer support.

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Transport System At King Edward’s we recognise how important it is to provide suitable transport for our pupils and currently 700 pupils use the KES Transport Bus Service on a daily basis. All of our buses fulfil the latest EU environmental standards and are fully seat belted. We also offer a bus tracking system, accessible through an App on your phone, allowing parents, pupils and the school to know exactly where each bus is, vital information in case of any delays due to traffic.

Places on the buses are allocated in strict order of receipt of the electronic registration form. We do, of course, endeavour to accommodate all requests. The termly fare is payable in advance and appears on the school bill issued by the Accounts Department. If parents wish to terminate the use of the bus, one term’s written notice is required, otherwise a full term’s fare will be charged.

Should you require any further details regarding the operation of KES Transport including the stops and timetables for each route, full details can be found on the school website under Admissions.

Buses are timetabled to arrive at School by 08:30 and buses depart at 16:10 in the afternoon. To accommodate those in after school activities we offer a late bus service, which operates a separate bus service to the daily routines. Late buses do not have all the same drop off points as the daily buses, and are provided to save parents the drive into Southampton during rush hour. Late buses depart at 17:30 however stop times are dependent upon the passenger requirements each day.

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GCSE Examination Results 2023 GCSE Results • 68.7% of students achieved A*-A at GCSE in 2023

SUBJECT

Ent

• 97.4% of students achieved A*-C at GCSE in 2023

A*

A

B

C

D

E

F

9/8

7

6

5/4

3

2

1

A*- A% A*- B% A*- C% A*- D% A*-E% 9-8

9-6

9-4

9-3

9-2

Art

24

6

5

7

6

0

0

0

45.8%

75.0%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

Astronomy

4

0

1

0

2

1

0

0

25.0%

25.0%

75.0%

100.0%

100.0%

Biology

161

95

30

18

13

4

0

1

77.6%

88.8%

96.9%

99.4%

99.4%

Chemistry

160

98

27

10

16

5

3

1

78.1%

84.4%

94.4%

97.5%

99.4%

Classical Civilisation

7

3

0

0

3

1

0

0

42.9%

42.9%

85.7%

100.0%

100.0%

Computer Science

32

13

11

7

1

0

0

0

75.0%

96.9%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

Dance

4

3

1

0

0

0

0

0

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

Design & Technology

53

14

12

17

9

1

0

0

49.1%

81.1%

98.1%

100.0%

100.0%

Drama

19

6

2

8

3

0

0

0

42.1%

84.2%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

Economics

71

21

21

21

7

1

0

0

59.2%

88.7%

98.6%

100.0%

100.0%

English Literature

159

68

46

29

16

0

0

0

71.7%

89.9%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

English Language

162

36

43

53

27

3

0

0

48.8%

81.5%

98.1%

100.0%

100.0%

French

54

30

13

4

5

2

0

0

79.6%

87.0%

96.3%

100.0%

100.0%

Further Mathematics

47

30

10

7

0

0

0

0

85.1%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

Geography

95

29

39

15

9

2

0

0

71.6%

87.4%

96.8%

98.9%

98.9%

German

18

9

4

3

2

0

0

0

72.2%

88.9%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

History

84

37

24

12

9

2

0

0

72.6%

86.9%

97.6%

100.0%

100.0%

Italian

14

4

4

1

2

2

0

1

57.1%

64.3%

78.6%

92.9%

92.9%

Latin

10

7

3

0

0

0

0

0

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

Mathematics

162

94

27

25

15

1

0

0

74.7%

90.1%

99.4%

100.0%

100.0%

Music

17

12

2

2

1

0

0

0

82.4%

94.1%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

Physics

161

80

34

19

20

3

4

1

70.8%

82.6%

95.0%

96.9%

99.4%

Religion & Philosophy

5

4

0

1

0

0

0

0

80.0%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

Spanish

80

19

24

13

22

2

0

0

53.8%

70.0%

97.5%

100.0%

100.0%

Sports Science

41

25

4

9

3

0

0

0

70.7%

92.7%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

TOTALS

1644 743

387

281

191

30

7

4

68.7%

85.8%

97.4%

99.3%

99.7%

2022

1602 844

386

238

120

10

2

2

76.8%

91.6%

99.1%

99.8%

99.9%

2021 (TAG)

1526

897

347

205

73

2

2

0

81.5%

95.0%

99.7%

99.9%

100.0%

2020 (CAG)

1733

918

455

241

115

2

2

0

79.2%

93.1%

99.8%

99.9%

100.0%

2019

1700

831

482

260

114

9

4

0

77.2%

92.5%

99.2%

99.8%

100.0%

Previous Cohort Totals

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A Level Examination Results 2023 A Level Results • 56.5% of all exams taken were awarded a A* or A grade in 2023

• 94.5% of students achieved A*-C at A Level in 2023

SUBJECT

Ent

A*

A

B

C

D

E

U

A*- A%

A*- B%

A*- C%

A*-E%

Art

7

4

1

2

0

0

0

0

71.4%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

Biology

32

9

8

11

4

0

0

0

53.1%

87.5%

100.0%

100.0%

Business

10

1

6

3

0

0

0

0

70.0%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

Chemistry

38

5

14

12

7

0

0

0

50.0%

81.6%

100.0%

100.0%

Classical Civilisation

3

0

1

2

0

0

0

0

33.3%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

Computer Science

10

0

2

1

4

3

0

0

20.0%

30.0%

70.0%

100.0%

Design & Technology

6

1

0

4

0

0

0

1

16.7%

83.3%

83.3%

83.3%

Drama

7

0

2

3

2

0

0

0

28.6%

71.4%

100.0%

100.0%

Economics

29

8

13

4

4

0

0

0

72.4%

86.2%

100.0%

100.0%

English Language

11

4

1

5

1

0

0

0

45.5%

90.9%

100.0%

100.0%

English Literature

12

2

6

2

1

1

0

0

66.7%

83.3%

91.7%

100.0%

French

7

2

2

2

0

1

0

0

57.1%

85.7%

85.7%

100.0%

Further Maths

10

6

4

0

0

0

0

0

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

Geography

8

1

6

1

0

0

0

0

87.5%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

German

4

1

2

1

0

0

0

0

75.0%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

History

13

2

4

7

0

0

0

0

46.2%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

Latin

1

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

Maths

53

18

14

10

6

3

2

0

60.4%

79.2%

90.6%

100.0%

Music

3

0

1

0

2

0

0

0

33.3%

33.3%

100.0%

100.0%

Photography

5

2

0

2

1

0

0

0

40.0%

80.0%

100.0%

100.0%

Physics

27

3

11

5

2

3

3

0

51.9%

70.4%

77.8%

100.0%

Politics

12

3

4

3

2

0

0

0

58.3%

83.3%

100.0%

100.0%

Psychology

23

1

8

9

4

1

0

0

39.1%

78.3%

95.7%

100.0%

Spanish

8

3

3

2

0

0

0

0

75.0%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

Sport Science

8

0

6

0

1

1

0

0

75.0%

75.0%

87.5%

100.0%

TOTALS

347

76

120

91

41

13

5

1

56.5%

82.7%

94.5%

99.7%

Extended Project (EPQ)

14

6

4

4

0

0

0

0

71.4%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

2022

335

124

108

59

31

10

3

0

69.30%

86.90%

96.10%

100.00%

2021 (TAG)

381

132

130

91

22

6

0

0

68.8%

92.7%

98.4%

100.0%

2020 (CAG)

370

123

110

90

37

9

1

0

63.0%

87.3%

97.3%

100.0%

2019

328

65

98

99

49

15

2

0

49.7%

79.9%

94.8%

100.0%

Previous Cohort Totals

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Curriculum 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 two weeks allocated to a subject.

Year 7

Year 8

English

7

English

6

English

6

Mathematics

7

Mathematics

6

Mathematics

6

Junior Science

6

Junior Science

6

Physics

4

Modern Language 1

5

Modern Language 1

4

Chemistry

4

Latin

3

Modern Language 2

4

Biology

4

History

3

Latin

4

Modern Language 1

4

Geography

3

History

4

MFL2 / Italian / Latin

6

Religious Studies

3

Geography

4

Latin

3

Art

3

Religious Studies

3

Classical Civilisation

3

Drama

2

Art

3

History

4

Design Technology

3

Drama

2

Geography

4

Music

3

Design Technology

3

Religious Studies

3

IT & Computing

3

Music

3

Art

3

Physical Education

2

Computer Science

2

Drama

3

Games

4

Physical Education

2

Design Technology

3

Extended Studies

4

Games

4

Music

3

Tutorial period

1

Wellbeing

2

Computer Science

3

Physical Education

2

Games

4

Wellbeing

2

Notes:

Notes: 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.

Pupils choose an additional modern foreign language alongside the continued study of the Language studied in the Year 7.

Class Sizes On entering the Lower School, pupils are taught within classes of, on average, 22. Once in the Sixth Form, classes are smaller still with an average class size of 10 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.

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Year 9

Notes: MFL2 indicates modern language 2. Pupils start a two-year course leading to Religious Studies Short course GCSE at the end of the Year 10. Students choose three subjects from the following: Art, Music, Design Technology, Drama, Latin, Classical Civilisation, or Computing. At least one of these options must be from the four creative subjects.

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Upper School In the Upper School the core is reduced and pupils choose three options of six periods per two weeks to complete their timetable.

Languages must have been studied in Year 9 in order to be opted for at GCSE.

Year 10

Year 11

English

6

Biology

5

As per the Year 10 curriculum,

Mathematics

6

Religious Studies

3

Modern Language 1

6

Physical Education

2

Physics

5

Games

4

Further Mathematics is taken as an extra examination by a proportion of the year group (usually two sets).

Chemistry

5

Wellbeing

1

Plus three of the below. At least one must be a humanities subject.

History, Geography, Economics, Religious Studies, Latin, Classical Civilisation, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Computer Science, Sports Science, Art, Music, Design Technology, Drama.

Those opting for Religious Studies Full course will take the Higher Project Qualification instead of the Religious Studies Short course examination in Year 10.

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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School Activities Sport Athletics Badminton Basketball Cricket Cross Country Dance Football Golf Hockey Indoor Hockey Netball Paddleboarding Rounders Rugby Sailing Skiing Squash Swimming Table Tennis Tennis

Music Big Band Chamber Choir Chamber Orchestra First Year Choir Rock Academy Senior Choir Sinfonia Swing Band Symphony Orchestra Theory Club Various Chamber Ensembles

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Miscellaneous Charities Commission Cyber Ambassadors Digital Leaders Duke of Edinburgh Award Greenpower House Competitions Library Leaders Operation Wallacea Outdoor Learning

Dance

Partnerships POP partnership project PDSA Partnership

Ballet

School Council

Dance Gala

Summer Camp Project

Lower School Dance Club

Sustainability Action Group

Musical Theatre

Theatre Visits

Upper School & Sixth Form Dance Club

Young Enterprise

Tap

Drama Advanced Theatre Club LAMDA Lower School Drama Club Musical theatre- LAMDA Scriptwriting Stage Crew Stage Make up

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Clubs & Societies Art: Biological and Anatomical Drawing Club

Senior Feminist Society

Psychology Society

Art - Character Design Club

Flag American Football Club

RS Clinics

Football Club

Rugby

French Club

Spanish Cinema Club

French Film Club

Sailing Club

French Debating Club

Sanskrit Club

Gardening Club

Scamp Club

Geography Clinic

School Council

Geography Society

Science Club

German Conversation Club

STEM Crest Award

Greenpower

STEM: First Lego League

Historical Society

Sewing Club

Hobbies Club

Shooting Club

Hockey – Indoor

Social Skills Club

Classical Society

Hockey: Boys Junior Club Indoor League

Sustainable Action Group

Classical Greek Club

Italian Bilingual Club

Classical Junior Greek Club

Japanese Club

Spanish Clinic

Curriculum Support Lunchtime Club

Law Society

Coding Club

Library Leaders

Cookery Club

Linguistics Olympiad

Creative Writing

Literature Society – Booker Price

Cyber Ambassadors

Lower School Dance Club

Debating & Public Speaking Society

Mandarin Club

Junior Debating Club

Maths Workshop

Design and Technology: Drop in

Medical Society

Upper School & Sixth Form Dance Club

Doodle Club

Music: Symphony Orchestra

Wargaming Club

Digital Leaders

Music Clubs (various available)

Yoga & Meditation

Digital Aspirants Club

Netball Club

Diversity Society

NFL Club

Drama Club

Paddleboard Club

Economics Society

Photography Club

Economics Discussion Club

Physics Clinics

Electronics Club

Paddleboard Club

Elite Performer: Sports

Podcast Club

English: Creative Writing

Politics Society

Junior Feminist Society

Practical Engineering

Art- Life Drawing Art Clinics Ballet Club Basketball Club Book Club Cactus Club Card Games Club Ceilidh Dance Club Charities Commission Chess Club Senior Chess Club Christian Union

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Spanish Cinema Club Spanish Conversation Club Sports Science Society Stage Crew STEM Club Tap Club Tycoon Competition Ukrainian Club

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Previous Overseas Trips Andalucía Belfast Cologne Florence The French Alps The Galapagos Islands Sri Lanka Honduras India Indonesia Jamaica Milan New York Normandy North Carolina Paris Rome South Africa Spain Tokyo Vienna Vietnam

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Teaching Staff Senior Leadership Team Head

Assistant Head (Registrar)

Mrs EL Sheppard BSc University of Warwick

Mr NT Parker MA St Anne’s College, Oxford, M.Ed Newcastle University, MBA (Open University)

Assistant Head (Co-curricular)

Senior Deputy Head

Assistant Head (Teacher Development & Pedagogy)

Mr AF Dellar BSc University of Birmingham

Miss CE Forsey BMus, PGDip Royal College of Music

Mrs PE Burrows BSc University of Bath, MSc University of Birmingham

Deputy Head (Academic)

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

Assistant Head (Digital Strategy)

Mr OJ Rokison MEng University of Edinburgh

Deputy Head (Pastoral)

Mr WE Collinson BA St Peter’s College, Oxford

Assistant Head (Director of Sixth Form) Dr EL Thomas MChem Somerville College, Oxford, PhD University of Edinburgh

Head of Upper School

Head of Lower School

Mrs HEM Searles BA University of Bristol, MA University of Portsmouth (Senior Staff Leader)

Mrs LC Henderson BEd University of Exeter

Teaching Staff by Department Art Head of Department Mr GL Piggott BA Exeter College of Art and Design (Head of Creative Arts) Miss AP McGinn BA Falmouth University 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 Co-ordinator) Mrs SJ Peterson BA University of Bath Miss C Jones BA Arts University Bournemouthh

Miss HE Crompton BSc University of Exeter (Summer Camp Coordinator) Miss C Cooper BSc University of Southampton Mrs FK Taylor BSc University of Nottingham

Chemistry Head of Department Mrs LA Millington BSc University of Bath (Head of Chemistry) Mr RJ Cross BSc University of Birmingham Mr AJ Smith BSc University of Bristol

Biology Head of Department Dr NC Wortham PhD, MBioChem St Peter’s College, Oxford, University College London.

(Head of Biology) Mr ST Aellen BSc University of Leicester (Head of Science) Mrs JM Barnes-Wardlaw BSc University of Southampton Mrs LC Burnett BSc University of Exeter (Head of Year 7) 22

Dr SD Gamblin BSc, PhD Queen Mary and Westfield College London (Deputy Director of Studies) Mrs EL Sheppard BSc University of Warwick Dr EL Thomas MChem Somerville College, Oxford, PhD University of Edinburgh

Mrs GM Dellar BSc University of Essex

Classics Head of Department Miss I Painter BA University of Durham (Head of Classics) Mr CE Giles BA Newcastle University Mr JC Halls MA University of Edinburgh

Computer Science Head of Department Mr D Cutler MPhys University of Southampton (Head of Computer Science and Digital Literacy) Mr LJ Hall BEng Southampton Solent University (E-Learning Coordinator) Mrs F Price BA King Alfred’s College (Charities Coordinator and E-Safety Coordinator)

Mrs JN Collinson MChem University of Surrey Mr AF Dellar BSc University of Birmingham

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Design and Technology Head of Department Mrs AML Blow BSc Bournemouth University (Head of Design and Technology) Mrs SJ Peterson BA University of Bath Mrs A Herbert BA Nottingham Trent University Mrs S Channer BEng University of Southampton

Drama Head of Department Ms LA Gilmour BA King Alfred’s College, University of Southampton (Director of Drama) Mrs HK Arnold BA Loughborough University (Second in English) Mrs HG Hawker BA University of Kent

Economics & Business Head of Department Mr P Sheppard BSc University of Southampton (Head of Economics) Mr ND Culver BA Jesus College, Oxford Mr MO Laverty BA University of Portsmouth (Coordinator of Business) Mr RP Nichols BA University of Exeter Mrs S Quinn BA University of Nottingham

Ms C Pyne BA MA University of Manchester Ms LS Dara MA Brunel University, MPhil University of Southampton Dr A Wilson Phd University of Essex

Geography Head of Department Ms TL King BA Hertford College, Oxford (Head of Geography) Mrs LJ Gibbs BA University of Southampton (Head of Year - Sixth Form) Dr T Fewtrell BSC, PhD Loughborough University (Sixth Form Futures Coordinator and Head of Lawrence) Mr GP Havers BSc Cardiff University (Head of Year - Sixth Form) Mrs ES Walls MSc University of Leeds (Head of Year - Lower School) Mrs AH Penfold BA University of Exeter (Sustainability Co-ordinator)

History Head of Department Mr NJ Diver BA Wadham College, Oxford (Head of Humanities) Miss JM Barron BA Downing College, Cambridge

Mr S Ritchie BA University of Essex

Mrs AF Leathem MA University of Aberdeen (Lectures Series Coordinator)

English

Mr CMJ Dormehl BA Newcastle University (Head of Year Lower School)

Head of Department Dr AJ Schofield BA University of Warwick, MA King’s College London, PhD University of Southampton (Head of English) Mr WE Collinson BA St Peter’s College, Oxford Miss HL Goodsell MA Durham University (Partnerships Coordinator) Ms EB Rawson BA, MA University of Colorado Mrs HK Arnold BA Loughborough University (Second in English)

Mrs RK Potter BA University of Kent (Politics Co-ordinator) Mrs S Burt BA Somerville College, Oxford, MA University of Southampton (Head of Sixth Form Academic Enrichment) Mr G Potter BA University of East Anglia

Mathematics

Mrs S Evans BA Bath Spa University (Head of Year Upper School)

Head of Department Mr GA Eyssens BEd University of Melbourne (Head of Mathematics)

Mrs JL Gunton BA University of Southampton (Second in English and ITT Tutor)

Mrs CS Asiki BA St Anne’s College, Oxford, MA University of London (Second in Mathematics)

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Mr SE Barley BSc Durham University, MSc University of Bath (Head of Watts) Mr PJ Robinson BEng Nottingham Trent University, MSc University of Southampton, MA Winchester University Mr I Rosenburg Bedford College of Higher Education (Head of Year – Upper School) Mrs LM Matthews BSc University of Portsmouth Mrs JA Thimbleby BSc University of Manchester (Second in Mathematics) Mr MP Willis BEd University of Birmingham Mr RP Nichols BA University of Exeter Mr CJC Jackson BSc University of East London (Head of Wellbeing) Miss ES Ridley BSc King’s College London Ms C Dolan BSc University of Nottingham

Modern Languages Head of Department Mr AJM Sinclair BA Royal Holloway, University of London (Head of Languages) Ms KM Clement MA University of St Andrews (Head of French) Ms MJ Gorbat BA Queen’s College University of Oxford (Head of German) Miss EM Ladislao MA University of Salamanca (Head of Spanish) Mr GSP Lawson BA University College London, MA University of Salford Mr AJ Kendall BA University of Exeter Mrs HX Deng MA Yokohama Commence University Miss V Berrueco Pastor MA University of Alcalá Mrs S Rugge-Price MA University of Edinburgh (Italian Co-ordinator) Mr R Soames BA University College London Miss A Galan PGCE University of Portsmouth Miss LE Breheny BA Université des Antilles et de la Guyane in Martinique

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Teaching Staff Music and Dance Head of Department Mr A Eadon BA Middlesex University (Director of Music) Ms TJ Hayden MA King’s College London, BMusEd Trinity College Dublin (Deputy Director of Music) Miss SJ Barnett BA University of Southampton (Dance Co-ordinator) Mr MJ Kelly BA Durham University Miss B Wu BA King’s College London

Mr AD Penn BA Canterbury Christ Church University (Head of Reynolds, Head of Cricket) Mr A Leathem BA Chichester University, (Head of Academic PE) (Lecture Co-ordinator) Mr AL Powell BSc Brunel University London, MSc Cardiff University (Head of Rugby)

Head of Department

Mrs HML Penn BA Canterbury Christ Church University (Elite Sports Performance and Fitness Coordinator)

Mr D Kent BA University of Surrey (Director of Sport)

Psychology

Physical Education

Mr MG Mixer BSc University of Birmingham (Head of PE and Games) Miss LG Cole BSc University of Bournemouth, Open University Mr CS Crichton BA University of Fort Hare (Head of Capon, Head of Hockey) Mrs LC Henderson BEd University of Exeter (Head of Lower School)

Wellbeing Mr CJC Jackson BSc University of East London (Head of Wellbeing) Mr NT Parker MA St Anne’s College, Oxford, M.Ed Newcastle University, MBA Open University (Head) Mr WE Collinson BA St Peter’s College, Oxford (Deputy Head, Pastoral) Dr EL Thomas MChem Somerville College, Oxford, PhD University of Edinburgh (Assistant Head, Director of Sixth Form) Mrs HEM Searles BA University of Bristol, MA University of Portsmouth (Head of Upper School, Senior Staff Leader) Mrs LC Henderson BEd University of Exeter (Head of Lower School) 24

Miss LA Lister BSc University of Birmingham and University of Buckingham (Head of Netball)

Head of Department Mrs Brindley-Ewan MA Oxon Oxford University (Head of Psychology) Mr MP Miller BSc, MPhil University of Wales, Swansea (Head of Lake) Mr CJC Jackson BSc University of East London (Head of Wellbeing)

Physics Head of Department Mr RS Simm BSc University of Manchester (Head of Physics) Mrs PE Burrows BSc University of Bath, MSc University of Birmingham Mrs C Ribas de Oliveria BSc University of Sao Paulo, MSc University Anhembi Morumbi (Head of Slyvester) Mr DM Lawson MEng Imperial College London (Co-ordinator for the Very Able) Mrs M Mahdavi BSc University of Tabriz Dr MK Mayor MSc University of Gdańsk, PhD University of Aberdeen (Junior Science Co-ordinator)

Religious Studies Head of Department Mr AE Cross MA University of Southampton (Head of Religious Studies) Mrs HEM Searles BA University of Bristol, MA University of Portsmouth (Head of Upper School & Staff Senior Leader) Mr G Potter BA University of East Anglia Mrs RS Kairis BA University of Winchester

Mrs LJ Gibbs BA University of Southampton (Head of Year – Sixth Form) Mr GP Havers BSc Cardiff University (Head of Year – Sixth Form) Mr I Rosenburg Bedford College of Higher Education (Head of Year – Upper School) Mrs S Evans BA Bath Spa University (Head of Year – Upper School) Mrs LC Burnett BSc University of Exeter (Head of First Year) Mrs AF Leathem MA University of Aberdeen (Lectures Series Coordinator) Mrs ES Walls MSc University of Leeds (Head of Year – Lower School)

Curriculum Support Head of Department Mrs Ramshaw BA University of Chichester (Head of Curriculum Support, SENCO) Ms CA Boyle BEd, APC, PG Diploma SpLD, MDG University of Southampton Mrs RL Whitfield BA Portsmouth University, MA (Hons) Goldsmith College, MPhil University of Southampton Miss N Collings BEd Westminster College, Oxford (Charlotte Exchange Coordinator)

Mr CMJ Dormehl BA Newcastle University (Head of Year – Lower School)

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School Governors Patron HM Lord - Lieutenant of Hampshire

Governors Chair: Mr AJ Morgan MA (Oxon), FCA, ATII (7) Vice-Chair: Mr IH Rudland (7) Cllr M Chaloner MA (Cantab) Barrister-at-Law (5) Mr T A M Steele FCA (7) Mr A J Connell BSc (2) Mr R Dhanda (7) Reverend J M Finch (1) Mr D P Geddes (7) Mr J J Gray BSc FCA (7) Mr A Jones (7) Miss P S Kirk B.Ed Cert.Ed (7) Mr A Knibb BA (Hons), B Arch, ARB, RIBA, Vice Chairman Hampshire RIBA (7) Dr J E Mitchell MA (Cantab), MBBS, DRCOG, DCH (7)

Mr AJ Morgan, Chair of Governors 1. Ex officio 2. Appointed by the Old Edwardians’ Association

Mrs C G Musker Chartered MCIPD (7)

3. Appointed by the Hampshire County Council

Mrs H V Nicholson MA (Oxon) MSc (7)

4. Appointed by the Senate of the University of

Cllr N S Penman (3) Miss V C Stuart-Taylor MA (3) Mrs W P Swinn BDS, LDS, RCS (7) Dr A L Thomas MA, PhD (Cantab), CBiol, MRSB (7) Clerk: R V Maher BA (Econ), ACA

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Southampton 5. Appointed by the Southampton City Council 6. A ppointed by the Board of Directors of the Hampshire Chamber of Commerce 7. Co-opted For further information on the Governors’ Committees and Sub-Committees, contact the Bursar: bursar@kes.hants.sch.uk

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Fees, Scholarships & Bursaries Fees The fee, as of Autumn Term 2023, is £19,995 per annum. This is paid via three termly payments of £6,665.

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.

• All societies and clubs, of which we offer approximately 70 each term*.

• Subsidised Curriculum Trips.

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

Optional Extras Healthy school lunches (at £5.70 per day), the school bus, insurance, instrumental tuition, residential trips and tours. *Sailing Club requires a £60 yearly membership fee and Paddleboarding Club is offered on a pay as you go basis.

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 thirdparty payment options.

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Deposit If, in due course, a place is offered, a deposit of £200 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.

Applications A £50 non-returnable fee is charged for an application except when the application to be considered is for a bursary place when the fee is £25.

Lunches For 2023-24, the cost of lunch is £5.70 per day. For that price, students have a choice of salads, soups, sandwiches, hot dinners, vegetables and desserts.

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.

Insurance 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.

Bursaries The school will offer a number of means-tested bursaries each year to pupils entering Year 7, Year 9 and the Sixth Form. Bursaries will have a maximum value of 100% of the full fee. In addition to taking account of all relevant sources of income, the school takes account of relevant capital assets. Applicants should note that subject to your capital assets, if your gross family income is below approximately £40,000 you may qualify for a full bursary. If your gross family income is in excess of approximately £85,000 you would not qualify for any assistance. Between these two figures a sliding scale will operate. This scale is subject to annual review. Once awarded, the entitlement to a bursary will remain with a pupil throughout his or her time at the school and will be reviewed annually.

Academic Scholarships A limited number of scholarships are available to entrants at age 11+ and 13+, valued at up to 10% of the fee per annum. These will be awarded on the results of the Admissions Examination. The scholarships awarded are tenable for one year. There is no need to apply for an academic scholarship as all applicants are automatically eligible.

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Creative Arts Scholarships Creative Arts Scholarships are available at 11+ in Music, Art and Drama and at 13+ in Music only.

These are valued at up to 5% of the fee per annum and are tenable for three years (one year for the 13+ Music Scholarship). 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 Award.

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.

Short-listed 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.

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Drama Scholarships

Sports Awards

The short-listed 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.

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 Awards are available for those applying to join us at both

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.

11+ and at 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 Award as well a Creative Arts Scholarship.

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Visit Us Throughout the year we invite families to come and experience our School, to help decide if King Edward VI School is right for your child.

Open Evening

Taster Mornings

Our annual Open Evening, which takes place in October, provides the perfect, and informal, chance for families to experience life at King Edward’s. During the event, we use the entire school site, allowing families to see all of our impressive facilities, as well as subject areas and classrooms. Visitors will be given a map of the school upon entry, and have the option to be guided around the school by one of our students, who can share their personal experience of settling into life at KES. Students will show you our Sixth Form Concourse and Gym (opened September 2022), as well as our Wellbeing Centre, sports facilities and the Library.

Our popular Taster Morning events are a fantastic way for parents and children to experience the School.

During the event families will have the chance to meet the Head, explore the school and grounds, learn more about King Edward’s and join us for lunch. The format for the event is detailed below.

All staff at King Edward’s will be on-hand throughout the evening, providing families with the opportunity to ask about the curriculum, pastoral support, learning needs, applications, funding, finance and more. Mr Parker, Head, will also be providing a couple of talks from the Dobson Theatre; which families are able to book. The Senior Leadership Team, Heads of Departments and Heads of Year will also be on hand throughout the evening.

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(10.00am) Arrive for refreshments and registration before pupils will experience three short taster lessons* and parents will attend a welcome address from the Head, Mr Parker (10.30am). Parents will then be taken on a tour of the School (11.15am), ending the visit with families joining us for lunch (12.00pm – 12.45pm). *Please note that the actual taster lessons offered will vary in subject from event to event. Subjects cannot be guaranteed in advance.

Dates for these events are published on our website throughout the year.

Parents who would like to be notified when these events become available should make sure to fill out an enquiry form at www.kes.school.

“It was very useful to see the school in action and for my daughter to participate in some lessons. The taster day was really well organised and gave us a great insight into life at KES”.

Taster Morning Feedback Quote 2023

Individual Tours Individual Tours are bookable throughout the year, and are with a senior member of staff. These tours are available for families to take during the school day, providing a real insight into what your child can expect day-to-day. There will be opportunities to drop into lessons, tour the school and ask questions to the member of staff. To enquire about a tour, please email the admissions team on registrar@kes.hants.sch.uk.

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Key Dates 11+ & 13+ Monday 13 Nov 2023

Monday Wednesday 8 Jan 2024 - 17 Jan 2024

Saturday 20 Jan 2024

Closing Date For Applications

Interviews

Admissions Examination

Thursday 25 Jan 2024

Friday 26 Jan 2024

Saturday 27 Jan 2024

Sports Award Assessment Year 9

Sports Award Assessment Year 7

Creative Arts Scholarship Assessment

Tuesday 6 Feb 2024

Thursday 22 Feb 2024

Tuesday 5 March 2024

Admissions Exam Results Emailed

Year 7 & Year 9 Information Evening

Closing Date for Acceptances

Monday 24 June 2024

Tuesday 25 June 2024

Year 8 & Year 9 Induction Day

Year 7 Induction Day

Open Evening

We are holding our Open Evening on Friday 6 October 2023 between 6.00pm and 8.30pm. To book please visit our website.

Taster Mornings

These are by appointment, for more information and to book, please contact Mrs Sheppard at registrar@kes.hants.sch.uk

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Individual Tours

We are providing individual tours around the school for prospective pupils. To book a tour, contact Mrs Sheppard at registrar@kes.hants.sch.uk

Registration

A child may be registered at any age prior to possible admission to the school. An online enquiry form may be found at www.kes.school

Applications for 2024 Application forms for entry in September 2024 will be available from the Registrar from September 2023. Application forms for 11+ and 13+ must be returned by Monday 13 November 2023.

Admissions Procedure

All applicants for entry at 11+ and 13+ will sit entry examinations in English and Mathematics on Saturday 20 January 2024 and interviews between Monday 8 – Wednesday 17 January 2024. The school’s decision about candidates will be emailed on Tuesday 6 February 2024.

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Admissions Examination Format & Content of Admissions Examination 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.

Questions are based on the National Curriculum for each age group.

English 20 minute Reading Comprehension paper 30 minute Writing Paper The Reading Paper requires candidates to answer questions on an extract from a children’s novel. At 11+ it is entirely multiple choice, whilst 13+ 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 students to choose from three titles: they may be asked to write a letter, the words for a speech, a debate, a story, a newspaper article and so on.

Spelling and punctuation are very important, but focus and structure are also rewarded. The best answers are lively, original and full of flair.

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Mathematics 45 minute paper (calculators are not permitted) 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: 11+

13+ (11+ material is assumed)

Addition and subtraction of integers and decimals; long multiplication of integers; or division by one or two digit 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 imperial or 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.

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. Solving a pair of simultaneous equations either graphically or by elimination. 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.

Recognise that angles on a straight line total 180° and the sum of the angles of a triangle is 180°; Simple 2D and 3D shapes; visualise 3D shapes from 2D drawings; reflective and rotational symmetry; translation; finding perimeters, areas or simple volumes; angles. Know how to convert one metric unit to another and know the rough metric equivalents of imperial units in daily use; use units of time – seconds, minutes, hours, days and weeks and know the relationship between them.

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.

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

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. .

Admissions Interview 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-focussed 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.

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History of the School Winkle Street 1553 – 1696 William Capon left money in his will to found a grammar school for poor scholars of Southampton. The King 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. In 1938, purpose-built school buildings were constructed at Hill Lane, and the school have accommodated ever since.

King Edward VI School become Independent 1978 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.

King Edward VI School becomes fully co-educational 1994 In 1994 45 girls joined 86 boys as the first intake.

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Purchased Stroud, 2012 In 2012, King Edward VI School made Stroud School, Romsey its official preparatory school. The school is located on the edge of the market town of Romsey and comprises of Early Years, Key Stage 1, Middle and Senior School, welcoming children from three to eleven years of age. Stroud’s outstanding outdoor environment includes sports fields, woodland, riding stables, a swimming pool, gardens, a nature reserve with a pond and a range of wildlife.

Wellbeing Centre opened, 2021 The Wellbeing Centre connects all the relevant areas of the school for enhancing the students’ wellbeing; learning support, the counsellor, the chaplain, the nurses, and a dedicated wellbeing room. The wellbeing room has been designed to be a quiet, safe space in the heart of the school where any student can go when they need to get away from the hustle and bustle of school life.

If you would like to read more about our history, please visit our timeline on our homepage.

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Sixth Form The Sixth Form is a very important and exciting time in the life of a King Edward’s student.

In terms of the curriculum, many students blossom when they are able to choose and concentrate upon the subjects that really appeal to them. In addition to curriculum time, there are many opportunities for leadership roles, and we look to help students develop their wider skill set through a comprehensive Foundation Studies course and there is a wide-ranging co-curricular programme.

Sixth Form students are taught their lessons throughout the school building, and are an integral part of the community. The students do, however, have their own study and social areas.

Students study three or four subjects in the Lower Sixth, and most will concentrate on three subjects in the Upper Sixth. The Foundation Studies programme is followed by all in the Lower Sixth.

Upper Sixth students taking three subjects to full A Level may take the Extended Project or follow Foundation Studies courses (general studies). In addition, all have Open Forum (our lecture programme) and four periods of Games in both Lower and Upper Sixth, per fortnight.

Available A Levels are: Art and Design - Fine Art

Economics

Mathematics

Art and Design - Photography

English Language & Linguistics

Music

Biology

English Literature

Religious Studies

Business

French

Physics

Chemistry

Further Mathematics

Politics

Classical Civilisation

Geography

Psychology

Computer Science

German

Spanish

Design and Technology

History

Sports Science

Drama & Theatre Studies

Latin

Please see the separate Sixth Form Guide for more information about the Sixth Form at King Edward’s.

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Higher Education & Careers Higher Education Most of our students proceed to university when they leave King Edward’s, with a majority heading to Russell Group universities.

Our Higher Education programme runs for the full two years of Sixth Form and advice and support continues after students receive their A Level results, once they have already left King Edward’s. Much of the HE training and information is delivered through the regular Foundation Studies sessions. In addition, we host, run and organise assemblies, talks, lectures, visiting speakers and workshops, covering everything from studying abroad to degree apprenticeships, taking a gap year and CV writing. Former King Edward’s students are invited back to share their experiences and advise the current Sixth Formers.

We organise Open Day visits to a number of universities and promote a huge variety of university summer courses, taster days and subject-specific sessions. Our dedicated Higher Education team is always available, offering one-to-one advice and guidance for Sixth Form students to help them make the best possible choices for their future success and happiness.

Careers Careers education is delivered in all year groups and the programme is intrinsically linked to the pastoral system and is delivered by tutors, year heads, careers specialists and those in charge of organising the academic curriculum.

King Edward’s students are introduced to various career software programmes at an early age to help make them aware of the breadth and depth of career options available to them.

Advice on academic option selection is delivered to ensure that students’ GCSE and A Level choices match any career plans they may have.

Psychometric testing is introduced in Year 9 and Year 10. These are designed to help suggest career avenues that play to a student’s academic and social strengths, whilst matching their own ideas of what may or may not be important to them in their future careers. Every member of Year 11 also receives face-toface careers advice. This continues into the Sixth Form, where we operate an open-door policy for careers guidance.

Our dedicated HE & Careers Team are on hand to ensure easy access to specialist resources and advice, for all year groups.

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Stroud School, King Edward VI Preparatory About Stroud School, King Edward VI Preparatory In a beautiful setting on the edge of the market town of Romsey, you will find our preparatory school, Stroud.

Stroud welcomes both boys and girls from Nursery to year 6 and offers a unique nurturing school with a strong family feel. Whilst remaining hugely ambitious for children, ensuring each child fulfils their potential and leaves Stroud brimming with confidence and eager to continue their learning adventure.

Stroud school comprises of Early Years, Pre-Prep, Middle Prep and Upper Prep and when you visit, expect to see pupils who are happy, respectful, and honest.

The school ethos and curriculum are centred around the Stroud Spirit values, which provide pupils with a strong sense of community; this character curriculum not only fosters creativity and curiosity, but it equips its children with empathy, celebrates individuality and encourages its

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children to live up to the school motto, in Aeternum Intrepidus – Forever Undaunted – every day.

Stroud are delighted to share some enhanced curriculum offerings, and the addition of some new and exciting curriculum subjects for September 2023 and beyond. These include Science & Engineering, Discovery, Performing Arts, Languages, Computing and Digital Literacy, Art Craft and Design and Wellbeing.

Following the launch of the Head’s Recommendation in the Autumn Term 2022, whereby children at Stroud achieving at the appropriate level in their studies by the end of Year 5 will be given a guaranteed place at King Edward VI for year 7 we are thrilled to share a fantastic 70% of pupils demonstrated the appropriate academic potential and have become the first cohort to be awarded a Head’s Recommendation.

This unique route into KES has meant Stroud children and families have a guaranteed place at the senior school for 2024 entry, without the risk and anxiety associated with the external examination route.

As the feeder to KES, both schools celebrated a significant milestone in its journey at the end of last academic year. After ten years of a highly successful partnership with King Edward VI, Stroud School announced its new name, King Edward VI Preparatory, effective from September 2024. This alignment will strengthen the sense of continuity and progression for students as they transition from the preparatory level to the senior level. It will also reinforce the school’s commitment to delivering an outstanding education and maintaining high standards of academic excellence and pastoral care, 3-18 whilst instilling a deep love of learning.

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To find out more about what makes Stroud special, and to see what our prep school can offer your child, please visit the website www.stroud.kes.school, email registrar@stroud-kes.org.uk or call 01794 513231.

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A Word From Current Parents

“KES pupils are real team players”.

“If I had to make the decision about where to send my children all over again, I’d choose KES without a moment’s hesitation. It has got something for everybody” KES Parent, April 2023

“I just wanted to thank all the teachers and 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. He has got so much confidence now. We are really happy with his overall learning and behaviour. He has truly made us proud and a big credit goes to the school. A big thank you to you and all the teachers!”

Year 7 Parent, May 2021

“Inclusive, high achieving and forward-looking, it’s impressive on all fronts”.

Good Schools Guide, 2023

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For a school prospectus, application forms, further information or to visit the School, please contact: Mrs Sheppard, The Registrar, King Edward VI School, Wilton Road, Southampton, Hants SO15 5UQ Tel: 023 8079 9216

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King Edward VI School . Wilton Road . Southampton . Hampshire SO15 5UQ

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