King Edward VI School, Southampton

King Edward VI School is a selective Independent Co-educational secondary school in Southampton, United Kingdom. It was founded in 1553, after the death of William Capon (in 1550), who left money in his will for a Grammar school for the poor.

Pupils usually start at the school at age 11 (Year 7) or in the Sixth Form, although a few places are available at age 13 (Year 9). Pupils are required to sit and pass an admissions examination.

As of 2005, the current headmaster is A. J. Thould

Notable Old Edwardians

• Sir Edward Abraham, biochemist
• Arthur Lake, Bishop of Bath and Wells
• Thomas Lake, statesman
• Joshua Sylvester, poet
• Isaac Watts, minister and hymnalist
• Hugh Mitchell, actor in Harry Potter
• Hugh Whitemore, playwright/script writer

External links

• King Edward VI School, Southampton
• School Counselling Service
• KES People and Planet Group