King Edward VI School Southampton

Save the date! Our Open Evening is just eight weeks away.

Join us on Friday 2 October to discover life at King Edward’s and see what makes our school such a special place for pupils aged 11–18.

Come along to explore our facilities, meet our staff and pupils, and find out more about the opportunities available across our Senior School and Sixth Form.

Whether you’re considering joining us in Year 7, Year 9 or Sixth Form, we look forward to welcoming you.

📍 King Edward VI School, Southampton, SO15 5UQ

Book now: https://senior.kes.school/948/open-evening

How well do you know King Edward's? 👀

Swipe through to discover nine things you might not know about our school. Which fact surprised you the most?

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Swipe through to see how King Edward's has changed over the past 26 years. From our buildings and classrooms to sport, the arts and school life, these images show just how much has evolved since 2000.

While many things have changed, our commitment to providing an outstanding education and helping every pupil thrive has remained the same.

Today is International Day of Friendship 💙

From cheering each other on, to working together in the classroom, to sharing plenty of smiles along the way, friendship is at the heart of King Edward's life.

Here's a selection of some of our favourite moments from the past year that capture the friendships that make our school so special.

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More unforgettable moments from South Africa! 🇿🇦

Our sports tour has continued to deliver incredible experiences both on and off the field.

Over the past few days, our hockey, netball and rugby teams have all been in action, taking on local opposition and picking up some impressive results. Away from the fixtures, pupils have explored South Africa's history with a visit to the Apartheid Museum, enjoyed an unforgettable safari and river cruise, spent time with pupils at a local school and rounded off the experience with a traditional South African braai.

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What a fantastic few days at our annual Charities Summer Camp! ☀️

Nineteen of our Sixth Form students spent three days last week alongside 19 young carers from schools across Hampshire, giving them the chance to enjoy a well-deserved break, make new friends and experience the great outdoors at Avon Tyrrell in the New Forest.

Throughout the year, our Sixth Formers have worked incredibly hard to fundraise for the camp through events including Battle of the Bands and the Year 7 Disco. Their efforts made a memorable week possible, filled with adventures such as visiting Longdown Farm, exploring Highcliffe Beach, barbecues, games at Moors Valley, a talent show and plenty of fun together.

A huge thank you to our Sixth Form volunteers, who represented the school with kindness and enthusiasm. You are a real credit to the school. This trip was in association with Southampton City Council.

Find out more about the school's charity work here - https://senior.kes.school/124/charities

Day 3 in South Africa! 🇿🇦✈️

Our sports tour is well underway, with more than 100 King Edward's pupils and staff enjoying the start to the trip.

After arriving safely in Johannesburg on Sunday evening, our girls' hockey team opened their tour with a win and a draw, while the rugby squad have been putting in the hard work on the training pitch ahead of their fixtures.

Today, our pupils stepped away from sport to visit the aha Lesedi Cultural Village, where they learnt about South Africa's rich tribal heritage and took part in traditional drumming and dancing.

We'll be sharing more updates from their trip this summer.

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An evening filled with exceptional music, energy and unforgettable performances 🎷

Our annual Jazz Night last month once again transformed the Dobson Theatre, as talented musicians from across the school took to the stage alongside Saints Brass for a spectacular evening of live music.

From classic swing to contemporary jazz, every performance showcased the musical talent of our pupils. Congratulations to everyone who performed and thank you to our staff and guests for making it such a memorable night.

One week on from an unforgettable Sports Day finale! 🏆

From record-breaking performances to incredible team spirit, it was the perfect way to round off another fantastic academic year. It was wonderful to see so many pupils, staff and parents cheering from the sidelines and creating such a brilliant atmosphere throughout the day.

Congratulations once again to Watts, who claimed the Allan Grant Trophy as overall House Champions for 2025/26. The countdown to next year's battle for the title starts now... 👀