King Edward VI School: Entry is at 11+ and 13+ for boys and girls, both by School's own entrance examination, and at 16+ by GCSE performance. Girls and boys are eligible for admission to the VI Form. Children may be registered at any age.
The School became co-educational in September 1994.
The usual subjects are offered for GCSE plus German, Greek, Latin, Spanish, Economics, RS, Art, Design & Technology, Music and Theatre Studies. Non-examination subjects offered include RE, Games and PE. 85% of pupils stay on to do A Levels which are offered in most GCSE subjects plus Classical Civilization, Further Mathematics, Philosophy and Theatre Studies. Minority courses offered include Foundation Studies (including Information 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 98% of pupils go on to degree courses. Careers guidance is given.
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 and France. A cricket tour to South Africa is planned, as is a Girls' tour to Holland.
There are two orchestras, jazz band, wind band, instrumental groups and a choir which travels extensively. There are over 55 clubs and societies covering a wide range of interests.
