King Edward VI School
Founded in 1553, King Edward VI School is among the oldest in Southampton and remains an academically focused independent day school for boys and girls aged 11 to 18. Its most recent ISI inspection judged the school excellent for both education quality and pupil personal development, with compliance requirements met. A favourable pupil-to-teacher ratio of around ten supports the close attention that runs through the school's nearly thousand pupils, while a sixth form of 242 gives it a substantial senior presence. The school offers means-tested bursaries at several entry points, which may widen access for families who would otherwise find the day fees of up to £24,030 a year out of reach.
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
73%
National average 23%
A-level A*-A
51%
National average 28%
A-level A*-B
85%
National average 55%
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 29 April 2025
Teaching & academics
Results sit at the stronger end: 73% of GCSE entries reach grades 9 to 7, and at A-level just over half are graded A* or A, rising to 85% at A* to B. The sciences, mathematics and economics feature prominently among popular sixth-form choices, alongside humanities and creative subjects such as drama and design and technology. An EPQ is offered for students wanting to pursue independent research beyond the standard curriculum.
Languages
GCSE subjects
Head · Neal Parker
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 242
A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Beyond the classroom
Sport is a visible part of school life, with rugby, hockey, netball and cricket among the main games. Scholarships in music, drama, art and sport, in addition to academic awards, point to genuine breadth beyond the classroom.
Main sports
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 1553
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 21.47%
- EHC plans
- 0.1%
Mobile phone policy
Children allowed to bring phones to school as majority travel by school bus. Younger children (years 7-9) not allowed phones out during school day.
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £24,030
- Bursaries up to
- 100% of fees
Means-tested bursaries available for entry to year 7, year 9 and sixth form
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.