King Edward VI School

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Head Master: Mr A J Thould, MA Bursar: Mr R V Maher, BA (Econ) Admissions: Mr R J Putt, BSc - Registrar

21 October 2009 - Sixth Form Information Evening 13 November 2009 - Open Evening 23 January 2010 - 11+ and 13+ Admissions Examination 27 February 2010 - Sixth Form Interviews

A Word from the Head

King Edward VI School: Admissions at 11+ and 13+ for girls and boys. Entry requirements include examination, interview and report. At 16+, admission into the Sixth Form is based on GCSE performance and interview. Children may be registered at any age.

The usual subjects are offered for GCSE plus German, Greek, Latin, Spanish, Economics, RS, Art, PE, Design and Technology, Music, Sports Studies and Theatre Studies. Non-examination subjects offered include RE, Games and PE. Over 70% of pupils stay on to do A and AS Levels which are offered in most GCSE subjects plus Classical Civilization, Further Mathematics, Philosophy, Computing, Business Studies, and Music Technology.

Reports are sent out twice a year. One Parents' Evening a year is held for each year group, and other meetings can be arranged by appointment.

About 99% of pupils go on to degree courses, with over 80% going to the Russell Group Universities. Extensive careers guidance is provided with opportunities for work experience and visits to universities.

Sports include Cricket, Tennis, Netball, Hockey and Rugby. Others available include Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Skiing, Squash, Table Tennis and Swimming. Sporting tours have taken place to Australia, Canada, South Africa, Spain, France, Malta, Germany the Caribbean and New Zealand.

There are many musical groups including orchestras, a jazz band, swing band, brass group, instrumental groups and a choir that travels extensively. We have a fully equipped theatre and many productions take place each year. Art is very important with examples of student work displayed throughout the School.

Transport to School is available from most areas of South Hampshire.

In addition to the recently purchased Rural Studies Centre on Dartmoor, a new Pavilion and Technology centre has been built, and 20 science laboratories have been refurbished. Academic facilities also include 2 large libraries, ICT centre, a recently refurbished and extended Sixth Form centre and music school on site. Sports facilities include a sports hall, fitness centre, astro pitch, netball, squash and tennis courts. Off –site there are a further 33 acres including a second astro and more netball and tennis courts.

In addition to over 50 clubs and Societies, there are numerous opportunities for leadership, community service, and the Duke of Edinburgh award. There are International Expeditions alongside many excursions abroad ranging from regular exchange visits with schools on the continent and the USA to sports tours across the world. There are also strong links and visits to charitable projects in both Romania and South Africa.

Age range: 11 - 18

Day pupils: 600 boys and 375 girls

Annual day fees: £10,875 - £10,875

This school does not offer flexi-boarding.

TOTAL PUPILS: 600 boys and 375 girls, including 150 boys and 110 girls in the 6th form

Staff numbers: 90 full time and 10 part time

Method of entry: Entry test or exam, Interview, Report from previous school

Accreditations and affiliations: HMC, AGBIS

Religious affiliation: Non-denominational

Teaching languages: English

Please note that as most schools offer the core subjects, such as Maths, Geography, Sciences, History, Art and Religious education, these are not included as searches.

Academic	Languages	Sport	Activities	Music	Miscellaneous
Business studies Classics Design technology Drama/Theatre Economics Painting/Sculpture Philosophy/Ethics Photography	Ancient Greek English French German Greek Latin Mandarin Spanish	Athletics Badminton Basketball Cricket Cross-country Fencing Football Golf Gymnastics Hockey Martial arts Netball Rounders Rugby Squash Swimming Table tennis Tennis	Astronomy Canoeing Chess Cycling Dance Drama productions Duke of Edinburgh Award Language club Outdoor pursuits/Adventure trg Public speaking/Debating Sailing Skiing	Band/Orchestra Brass Choir Guitar Jazz Keyboard Organ Percussion Singing Strings Woodwind	Before school/Breakfast club Particular diets Rail/Airport services School bus service Significant experience of gifted children

The school offers: Other bursaries, Drama, Academic, Art, Music, 6th Form

Curriculum, exams and 6th form

Exam boards: Edexcel Foundation, AQA, OCR, Edexcel International, IGCSE, AS Level, GCSE

% pass rate at grades A* to C (exams at age 16): 99.5%
% pass rate (exams at age 18): 100%
25 courses are offered for age 18 exams
100% of pupils went on to Higher Education or took a Gap Year

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