A joint statement from Dr Katy Ricks, Chief Master of King Edward’s School and Kirsty von Malaisé, Principal of King Edward VI High School for Girls:
“The KEHS and KES community is deeply saddened by the death of Her Majesty The Queen. Hers was a life lived in service to others: an example to all of us. Our thoughts are with His Majesty The King and the Royal Family.”
We are proud to share that KES has been announced as a finalist in the Independent Boys’ School of the Year category at the Independent Schools of the Year Awards 2026.
Fifth Form pupils at King Edward’s School are celebrating a phenomenal set of GCSE results that show remarkable increases in top grades to take them to record-breaking heights.
We are saddened to learn of the death of Old Edwardian Bill Oddie OBE (OE 1959). William Edgar Oddie attended King Edward’s from 1954 – 1960,
King Edward’s School has been commended in the Independent Boys’ School of the Year category in the Independent School of the Year Awards 2026, recognising the school’s continued excellence in academic achievement, pupil development and community spirit.
Year 7 entrance exam registration open
Registration for September 2027 entry closes on Monday 21 September at 12noon.
