Our admissions team have answered some of the most common questions they get asked by parents.
We understand that applying for a school place is often a completely new experience for parents, and you’re bound to have many questions! We encourage you to read through the frequently-asked questions below, and welcome you to call or email our Registrar, Mrs Sheppard, should you want to chat about anything further.
Our entrance exam tests each candidate in two key areas: English and Mathematics. Full information about the exam, can be found here.
No special preparation is expected or required for the tests. For 11+ and 13+ entry, questions are based on the National Curriculum.
Past papers are not published for tests at any level.
Information regarding the fees can be found on this page.
As of Autumn 2024, the cost of lunch is £6.25 per day per day. For that price, students have a choice of salads, soups, sandwiches, hot dinners, vegetables and desserts. We cater for all dietary requirements.
The school fees are all-inclusive, with a 5% reduction available for brothers and sisters who are not receiving bursary awards.
All day trips, sports, sport fixtures, societies and clubs are included within the fee. The only exception is Sailing Club, which requires a £50 yearly membership fee.
Optional extras are available, including: school buses, lunches, instrumental 1-2-1 tuition and residential trips.
At KES clubs and societies form a key part of school life. We usually have around 70 clubs running each term, providing students with plenty of opportunities to gain skills, make friends and try something new. A full list of available clubs can be found here.
There is no Saturday teaching at King Edward VI School. However, there is almost always sport practice or sport fixtures for students to take part in.
You do not have to apply to a state school, and King Edward’s operates completely independently from the state school admissions system. However, we always advise parents to have a backup option in place. If you wish to apply to other schools (state or private) you will need to arrange this separately.
Deferring a place is not possible. Should you choose not to accept your child’s place for the offered school year, and subsequently apply for a different year, your child will need to sit the admissions examination for the correct year group.
We are extremely proud to offer an array of scholarships at King Edward VI School. Full details on our scholarship programme and the scholarships offered can be found here.
All applicants are automatically considered for academic scholarships, which are awarded based on the entrance exam. For creative arts scholarships and sports awards, parents can find the relevant forms to complete in the admissions pack.
We are always delighted to welcome applications from students who are currently studying overseas, either in British/international schools or in local schools. Please be aware that we are a day school with no boarding facility and as such we do not arrange or sponsor visas for children; families will need to arrange their own visas and ensure that they comply with all UK entry requirements. For more information please contact the Registrar, Mrs Sheppard, at registrar@kes.hants.sch.uk.
