A reputation for academic excellence for all, we pride ourselves on being a fully inclusive and truly comprehensive school built on traditional principles and high standards.

About us

Welcome to our school. The King Edward VI School is a high achieving school, with a reputation for academic excellence for all. We provide for over 1400 students from years 9-13 and have a thriving Sixth Form of around 450 students. We pride ourselves on being a fully inclusive and truly comprehensive school built on traditional principles and high standards.

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Latest news and updates

8th Oct 2021

COVID Update

Firstly, can I please take this opportunity to thank you for your…
6th Oct 2021

Year 8/9 Virtual Open Evening

The King Edward VI School - Virtual Open Evening As your child…
4th Oct 2021

Summer Exams 2022

Full details of the GCSE/A level exams 2022 consultation outcomes are here.…
3rd Oct 2021

Congratulations

On his 17th birthday former student James McConnell, signed a 3 year…
28th Sep 2021

COVID Vaccination Programme Y9-Y11

On Tuesday 14 September the Government announced that children aged 12-15 will…
24th Sep 2021

Reintroduction of face coverings

Unfortunately, following my letter to you last week Covid cases continue to…
23rd Sep 2021

Year 11 Science Assessments

In the week beginning 6 October 2021, all Year 11 students will…
17th Sep 2021

COVID Update - September 2021

Unfortunately we currently have had 27 positive cases within the school community.…
17th Sep 2021

Flu Vaccination Programme

The School Aged Immunisation Team are offering your child the opportunity to…
15th Sep 2021

GNR Junior 4K Success

Congratulations to all of those students who took part in the Great…
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