King Edward VI School
URN: 116580 • Southampton SO15 5UQ
Overview
- Name
- King Edward VI School
- URN
- 116580
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 50.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Neal Parker (since 2025) , Head Master
- Telephone
- 02380704561
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Wilton Road, Southampton SO15 5UQ
Summary
King Edward VI School, located in Southampton, is an independent mixed school catering to a diverse student body of 992 pupils, with a capacity for 1,010. The school offers a comprehensive educational journey from nursery through to sixth form, ensuring a seamless transition at every stage of development.
The curriculum at King Edward VI School is designed to foster academic excellence while promoting personal growth and social responsibility. The school prides itself on providing a supportive environment where students are encouraged to explore their interests and develop their talents. With a focus on holistic education, the school aims to prepare students not only for academic success but also for their future roles in society.
Community engagement is an integral part of the school's ethos, with various initiatives that encourage students to contribute positively to their local area. King Edward VI School strives to create a nurturing atmosphere that values inclusivity and collaboration, helping students to thrive both academically and personally. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at http://www.kes.hants.sch.uk.
The curriculum at King Edward VI School is designed to foster academic excellence while promoting personal growth and social responsibility. The school prides itself on providing a supportive environment where students are encouraged to explore their interests and develop their talents. With a focus on holistic education, the school aims to prepare students not only for academic success but also for their future roles in society.
Community engagement is an integral part of the school's ethos, with various initiatives that encourage students to contribute positively to their local area. King Edward VI School strives to create a nurturing atmosphere that values inclusivity and collaboration, helping students to thrive both academically and personally. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at http://www.kes.hants.sch.uk.
Useful links
- Senior School (sen)
- Sixth Form (sen)
- Prep School (other)
- Nursery (other)
- Prince's Mead Prep (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Rosewood Free School (70.2)
- Great Oaks School (64.1)
- Springwell School (63.1)
- Marchwood Park Hospital School (62.7)
- Southampton Hospital School (62.7)
Key details
- LA
- Southampton
- Age range
- 10 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1010
- Pupils
- 992
- Boys
- 583
- Girls
- 409
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1995-11-11
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hampshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 992 | 583 | 409 | 1010 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 987 | 574 | 413 | 975 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 960 | 546 | 414 | 975 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 960 | 546 | 414 | 975 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 969 | 553 | 416 | 975 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 966 | 566 | 400 | 975 | 0.00 |
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