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King Edward VI School is a selective Independent Co-educational Day School of about 970 boys and girls aged 11-18 years.

The normal points for admission are at 11+ (Year 7) with about 130 places available, 13+ (Year 9) where approximately 25 additional places are offered and in the Sixth Form.

Candidates for 11+ and 13+ are interviewed during the first three weeks of January prior to the Admissions Examination. A confidential report will be requested from the Headteacher of the candidate's current school.

Candidates for 16+ are interviewed by senior staff and subject specialists during the second half of the Spring Term. A confidential report will be requested from the Headteacher of the candidate's current school.

2014 Entry Schedule

Early October 2013

11+, 13+ and 16+ application packs available

Wednesday 23 October 2013     Sixth Form Information Evening 7.00 pm
Friday 15 November 2013 Open Evening: 6.30-9.00 pm

Tuesday 10 December 2013

Tea for Prospective Sixth Form Students 3.00pm

Wednesday 11 December 2013 Closing date for 11+ and 13+ Applications
Monday 13 January 2014 11+ and 13+ Interviews start
Saturday 25 January 2014 Admissions Examination (morning)
Friday 31 January 2014 Closing date for Sixth Form Applications
Saturday 1 February 2014 Creative Arts Scholarships Assessments (morning)
Wednesday 12 February 2014     Admissions Examination (11+ and 13+) Results mailed
Saturday 1 March 2014 Sixth Form Interviews (morning)
Friday 7 March 2014 Sixth Form Results mailed
Friday 7 March 2014 Closing date for accepting places at 11+ and 13+
Friday 21 March 2014 Closing date for accepting Sixth Form places
Late June/Early July 2014 New 11+ and 13+ Parents and Pupils Visits

Admissions policy 

Information Booklet