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King Edward VI School is a private secondary-stage school in Southampton, Hampshire, with a published age range of 10-19.
Private school Co-ed Ages 10-19 Sixth form No boarders
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 10-19
- ISI ?
- Standards met
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
King Edward VI School
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At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 10-19
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
- Route check
- Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
- ISI ?
- Standards met
Overview
Overview
Founded in 1553 and occupying its present site since 1938, King Edward VI School combines a long Southampton history with selective co-educational day schooling. The senior years run from 11 to 16, followed by a Sixth Form from 16 to 18, and the school has no boarding. Its identity is separate from Birmingham's girls-only King Edward VI High School for Girls.
The senior curriculum ranges across science, languages, mathematics, humanities, art, music, drama, dance, design technology, computing and extended studies. The i3 learning philosophy links curiosity, independence and application. In the Sixth Form, 27 A levels and the EPQ sit alongside 21 clubs and societies reserved for Sixth Form students, giving enrichment a defined place beside subject study.
The setting includes 46 acres and the Wellington Sports Ground, with co-curricular activity spanning sport, creative arts, trips, outdoor learning, the Duke of Edinburgh Award, clubs and houses. Admissions has separate Year 7, Year 9 and Sixth Form routes, with entrance assessments, scholarships and bursaries. The senior route is selective, so the assessments and reference requirements are substantive parts of the application.
Key points
Key points
- Assessment route
- Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
- Places and demand
- Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
- Catchment
- Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
- Results
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths and 15.9 Attainment 8
- Sixth form
- Sixth form available with 35.8% AAB or better.
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Southampton and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 15.9
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 0%
- EBacc APS
- 0.21
- EBacc entry
- 0%
Attainment 8 trend
Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Southampton and England.
School Local authority England
School details
School details
- Sector
- Private school
- School type
- Other independent school
- Funding
- Independent fee-paying
- Application
- Apply direct to school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Age range
- 10-19
- Head Master
- Mr Neal Parker
- Pupil roll
- 989 pupils
- Sixth form
- Yes
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- Wilton Road, Southampton, Hampshire
- Postcode
- SO15 5UQ
- Area
- Southampton
School leadership
- Head Master
- Mr Neal Parker
School contact
- School phone
- 02380704561
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions phone
- 02380704561
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 10-19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Day fees
- Check school fees page
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Check school site
- Entrance details
- Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Admissions note
- GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
Oversubscription and eligibility
Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.
Exam and test format
Exam and test format
Entrance route and assessment
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Assessment route
- Apply direct to school
Application
Application
How to apply
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Apply direct to the school
Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
Check school admissions
Results
Results
Attainment snapshot
- Attainment 8 ?
- 15.9 Attainment 8
- GCSE results
- 0% grade 4+ in English and maths
- Grade 5+ English and maths ?
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths
- EBacc average point score ?
- 0.21 EBacc APS
- A-level results
- 35.8% AAB or better
- A-level average points
- 45.21 A-level points per entry
Inspection
Inspection
Standards met
Latest inspection: Not yet verified
- Leadership, management and governance
- Standards met
- Quality of education, training and recreation
- Standards met
- Physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing
- Standards met
- Social and economic education and contribution to society
- Standards met
- Safeguarding
- Standards met
Quick summary
- Latest ISI report: Routine Inspections 2025 is the latest report listed by ISI. The report says the relevant standards were met.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does King Edward VI School handle admissions?
King Edward VI School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to King Edward VI School?
1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
When are the key dates for King Edward VI School?
Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.
What does the latest inspection picture look like for King Edward VI School?
King Edward VI School is currently rated Standards met.