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KES receives outstanding ISI inspection report with ‘significant strength’

King Edward’s School was inspected in November 2025, meeting standards in all areas and being awarded the rare distinction of a “significant strength” for the way in which pupils develop a strong sense of belonging.

Making the most of a Travel Scholarship

Thinking we were still Christopher Columbus, swimming in a mud-based basin seemed very appealing. Burning my feet on the walk back to the moped was...

Junior Production – Oliver Twist

The company also gave it their all to make it the spectacular performance it was written to be, bringing the workhouse, Fagin's den and the...

KES named the region’s highest performing day school for boys

King Edward’s School, Birmingham (KES) has once again been named the highest performing day school for boys, either independent or state, in the West Midlands....

King Edward’s School named among UK’s Top 100 Cricket Schools for 2026

King Edward’s School (KES) has once again secured its place among the UK’s Top 100 senior schools for cricket in The Cricketer magazine....

‘Creating Reacher’ exhibition celebrating global author Lee Child OE (1973) opens at New Street

Commissioned by Central BID Birmingham and curated by art historian Ruth Millington, the exhibition showcases rare, never-before-seen material from Child’s personal archive and the Lee...

Remembrance Day Ceremony 2025

On Remembrance Day, King Edward's School stood united in honouring the courage of those who have served. We held the Remembrance Ceremony on the Parade...

Shells’ Castleton Trip

The experience was like no other; we traversed through the cave, wading through puddles, and we even had an outstanding experience of cave diving. We...

When the Queen came to school

Remembering a Royal visit to our School - 3 November 1955...

King Edward’s School featured in Tatler Schools Guide 2026

King Edward’s School has been recognised among the country’s leading independent schools, with a glowing review in Tatler Schools Guide 2026. The feature highlights the...

Founder’s Day 2025

On Wednesday 15 October 2025, we gathered to celebrate our annual Founder’s Day ceremony. A cherished tradition at King Edward’s School, this special event shines...

Honouring the Legacy of Major Charity Adams and the 6888 Battalion

Last Friday, King Edward’s School was honoured to welcome Stanley and Judith Earley, the son and daughter of Major Charity Adams, who visited the campus...

Strong GCSE results reflect breadth and depth of learning at KES

King Edward’s School is thrilled to announce another year of excellent GCSE results, showcasing our pupils’ hard work, ambition and breadth of achievement....

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