Congratulations class of 2025 on your A Level & GCSE Results!
27 A Levels to discover
96% of students achieved A*-C grades
21 Clubs & Societies Exclusive to the Sixth Form
Average class size of 8
Award Winning Sixth Form Facilities
Outstanding Pastoral Care
Be part of an alumni network of 12,000 Old Edwardians
Sport at Sixth Form
Creative Arts at Sixth Form

Welcome to the Sixth Form

The years spent at our Southampton-based Sixth Form are an exciting and formative stage for any student, and it is a privilege to watch them grow into confident, knowledgeable, and well-rounded individuals, fully prepared for the next stages of their lives.

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Charlie Aspinall

From Quiet Beginnings to School Leadership

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"Being Head of School was about being a role model for my little sister as much as it was for me the other pupils"

Miss Ribas

One Teacher’s Journey from São Paulo to Southampton

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Getting to know the pupils well allows me to weave their interests into lessons, such as football or Formula One

Orla

From Viking Boats to Rugby Boots

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Lift others’ means to me, be kind and encourage people,

Lucas

Lucas’s Path from KES Prep to KES Senior

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You get to write, imagine and try out ideas. It’s not just about learning - it’s about exploring what you can do with

Kenzie Benali

How Broadcaster Kenzie Benali Turned Passion into Profession

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The support, the friendships, the opportunities - they all played a part in helping me become who I am today.”

Miriam

From Music to the Met

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“I didn’t know then that I wouldn’t follow just one path. But KES opened my eyes to so many interests"

Hari

Hari's Big Adventure: Life as Head Boy at KES Prep

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I liked the idea of the responsibility, I think I’m quite good at public speaking - I’ve done quite already

Miss Cole

Blowing the Whistle on the World Stage

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It is exciting when you come back to school and pupils say ‘oh! we saw you on TV, miss.’

Mr Piggott

The Artist Behind the Lens and the Lessons

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The art studios are a place, even the way they’re designed, they’re different. We are different,

Afjal Chowdrey

A Home Away from Home

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Afjal speaks with genuine affection and gratitude for KES, he describes as a 'home away from home'.

Simon Williamson

From Prep Portacabins to 100 Marathons: Simon Williamson’s Journey of Resilience and Giving Back

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It was all about the group of friends that we had, that we all went on that school journey together.

Sesika

Sesika’s Amazing Journey: Five Years of Growth & Discovery

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KES is exactly the place my parents and I anticipated when we were choosing a school; friendly and empowering
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King Edward VI School at a glance

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46

acres of grounds located in Southampton

50

clubs and societies available to students per term

£9000

raised annually for charitable projects by students

96%

achieved A*-C at A Level