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King Edward’s School commended in the Independent School of the Year 2026 Awards

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.

Final KES IB cohort celebrate outstanding results and exciting futures ahead

The final cohort of pupils studying for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma at King Edward’s School, Birmingham are celebrating excellent results, opening doors to an...

Foundation Awards recognition for KES staff

The third annual Foundation Awards, held earlier this month, honoured staff from King Edward's School for their exceptional contributions. From innovation to teamwork and community...

KES hosts ICC Women’s T20 World Cup training day

On Friday 12 June, King Edward’s School was proud to support the Pakistan and India women’s cricket teams as they prepared for their opening match...

A journey through ancient Sicily

Over the May half term, a small number of pupils from the Upper Middles and Fourths together with a group of KEHS Sixth Form Classicists,...

Visit of Sir Ian Bauckham CBE

Last week, we were delighted to welcome Sir Ian Bauckham CBE, Ofqual’s Chief Regulator, when he visited KES and KEHS....

475 years of community: belonging in a fragmented world

As King Edward’s School looks forward to its 475th anniversary, Chief Master & Principal Kirsty von Malaisé reflects on the legacy of nearly five centuries...

Exciting news for 2027: 475th anniversary of King Edward’s School

2027 marks a wonderful milestone for King Edward’s School as we celebrate our 475th anniversary....

Tolkien Lecture: Cricket as Business, Culture and Entertainment

On Tuesday 28 April, the Ruddock Performing Arts Centre was the venue for the second Tolkien Lecture since the series resumed following its pause due...

Festival of Colour

On the 24th of April 2026, the KES/KEHS Hindu forum organised a Holi celebration for the two schools on the KEHS field....

Introducing our new catering partner from September

King Edward’s School is pleased to announce that, for the first time, it will be working with an external partner for school catering.   Thomas Franks has been appointed to...

CCF Annual General Inspection

The KES CCF once again celebrated the work that cadets and staff have enjoyed over the last 12 months....

Neurodiversity Week 2026

Our school proudly took part in Neurodiversity Celebration Week, a global initiative designed to recognise and value the many different ways people think, learn, and...

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