King Edward VII School is the most popular Sixth Form in Sheffield. We have students from over 40 feeder schools with 65% of the students attending other schools for their GCSEs. Students can choose from 35 courses that include AAQs, BTECs and A Levels. We are a Local Authority School (not an academy) and are truly comprehensive with students from all ethnicities and backgrounds. It is a real privilege to work with young adults who join us. 

We have a long and successful history of educating young adults. Every year over 200 students apply to higher education. Nearly 100 of our students progress to Russell Group universities every year and we have had 26 progress to Oxbridge in the last five years.

The mix of motivated, committed and aspirational students at King Edward VII School supports success. We have experienced and enthusiastic members of staff who teach Post 16 students. They are passionate about their subjects and will share their enjoyment of their subject with you. They won’t just stick to the syllabus, expect to be challenged in your learning. They will give you the skills to evaluate evidence, ask questions to challenge your understanding and help unlock the difficult concepts that you will encounter.

What students can expect from King Edward VII School:

• Experienced teachers who enable students to achieve their potential. In 2025 over half of the students obtained A*- B grades
• A dedicated learning environment
• Facilities for independent learning including a text book for all subjects, the Library, two Independent Learning Centres (ILC 1 and ILC2) and break-out spaces
• Weekly voluntary exam/question practice sessions in the hall
• Support plans for students struggling to organise their work
• Pastoral support if students are struggling to cope or finding school difficult for some reason
• Meetings with a form tutor in a small subject based tutorial group. Initially every day at the start of year 12, moving to once per week
• Guidance and support for Post 18 progression e.g. university and apprenticeship applications
• Adult Life Skills lessons. Covering topics like healthy relationships, budgeting and living independently, online safety, coping with stress etc

What we expect from our students

• Enthusiasm for learning and a willingness to engage
• Students should attend and be punctual for all timetabled lessons and apply themselves to achieve their potential
• Four to five hours per subject of independent study
• Students should attend their tutorial and ensure that they are well informed about what is happening in School by checking e-mail and the weekly bulletin
• Students should show respect to staff and to other students and the facilities provided
• Students should remember that they are the senior students and set a good example
• Students should dress appropriately for the School environment
• Part-time work is encouraged but this should be at a reasonable level so as not to impact negatively on school work
• Students need to ensure that they do not book holidays in school time and that appointments and driving lessons are arranged outside their lesson times