King Edward VI School (Stratford-upon-Avon)
11+ Admissions Guide 2026

How to get into King Edward VI School (Stratford-upon-Avon)

Grammar SchoolWarwickshire, West Midlands15 days until registration opensOfsted: Outstanding

Gender

Boys

Exam Board

GL Assessment

Places (Year 7)

87

Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio

17.5:1

Healthy

About King Edward VI School (Stratford-upon-Avon)

King Edward VI School in Stratford-upon-Avon is a boys' grammar school with a mixed sixth form, where pupils are encouraged to be the very best they can be. The curriculum is ambitious and inspiring, spanning seven years and including subjects like Latin and Mandarin, with teaching that extends well beyond exam requirements to foster genuine curiosity and deep understanding. Beyond academics, the school offers an exceptional range of extra-curricular activities—from jazz and astronomy to debating and robotics—with almost every pupil involved. The sixth form welcomes new students warmly, and all commit to voluntary work in the community, developing into confident, well-rounded young adults ready for ambitious futures.

Subjects Tested

MathsEnglishVerbal ReasoningNon-Verbal Reasoning

Ages & Pupils

869

Total pupils

Ofsted Rating

Outstanding

Overall effectiveness

Inspected 30/11/2021

Quality of Education

Outstanding

Behaviour & Attitudes

Outstanding

Personal Development

Outstanding

Leadership & Management

Outstanding

Sixth Form Provision

Outstanding

Academic Performance

Attainment 8

83.3

Average GCSE score across 8 subjects

National average46.2

GCSE Grade 5+

100%

Achieving Grade 5+ in English & Maths

National average45.3%

School Profile

School Size
869 pupilsSmall
Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio
17.5:1Healthy
Consortium
Warwickshire

Admissions

Published Admission Number
87 places
Out of Catchment
Accepts students from outside catchment area
Catchment Area
Priority circles: 13 miles (inner) and 16.885 miles (outer) from Fountain in Rother Street, Stratford-upon-Avon

Student Demographics

2.2%

Free School Meals

9.6%

English as Additional Language

0.35%

EHCP

11.39%

SEN Support

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