King Edward VII School is a confident, ambitious learning community where a culture of high expectations exists for students, staff and governors.

King Edward VII School has a large and very successful Sixth Form. The School is incredibly diverse and this is something that we value and see as a unique strength in that young people experience, first hand, a special, harmonious learning community that acknowledges differences, enhances tolerance and prepares them well for life in a global world that is becoming increasingly challenging.

We aim to provide high quality teaching, learning and assessment to ensure that all students have access to the same demanding opportunities, and support, to help them to succeed in the School regardless of their different starting points.

Post 16 study

Studying for A Levels and BTECs/AAQs is very different from studying GCSEs. You are able to select subjects to study which interest you, are linked to further study and perhaps to your future career. This is an exciting opportunity. There are a number of key things that you need to be aware of to ensure that you make the best of your opportunities;

• All the subjects that you choose to study have their own disciplines. The focus is not on what you know but how you use what you know. You will be given, and need to do, lots of practice of examination style questions.
• You will be expected to take responsibility for your own learning. You will need to discuss issues with teachers if you don’t understand something and you will need to ask for, and discover, extra material to develop your understanding
• You will be expected to work hard. Subjects will set homework which must be completed and handed in for marking and feedback. You should be aiming to complete around four to five hours of work a week, per subject outside of class
• You will need to learn and revise all of the material in your chosen subjects, but to access top grades you will also need to develop a very clear writing style and skills of analysis. This takes practice and the ability to learn from mistakes

Whilst studying at Post 16 is hard work it is also very rewarding. Students are enthusiastic, involved and inspired by their experiences and by their teachers.