King Edward VI High School Stafford

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Welcome to King Edward VI High School, a place where we encourage and support all our learners to "be the best that they can be". All schools that provide a high-quality education like King Edward VI not only offers academic challenge and support but also places great emphasis on the personal development and well-being of all pupils. Please browse our website to find out more about our vibrant and

exciting school community. Mr J Christey
Headteacher

The Free Grammar School of King Edward VI was first established in Stafford in 1550 to provide free education to young boys. In 1862 a new building was erected for the school on Newport Road and would serve as the home of the boys' grammar school for well over 100 years. Stafford Girls' High School was established in 1907 as a grammar school for girls and was based at The Oval, just off the Lichfield Road, with some accommodation for students at The Hough Cottage (now an Italian restaurant). The school later moved to a new site off West Way, close to Stafford Castle; the modern home of King Edward VI High School. In 1977 King Edward VI Grammar School and Stafford Girls' High School were amalgamated to create a comprehensive off West Way. The old King Edward VI building on Newport Road remained in education hands and was turned over to Chetwynd Middle School before later becoming what is now known as the Chetwynd Centre, home of the Stafford Collegiate, where many Post-16 subjects are taught as part of an agreement between the Stafford secondary schools and Stafford College of Further Education. The old girls' school buildings on The Oval also remained in education hands, later becoming an art college before being converted into residential apartments

📢 Important Changes to Free School Meals! 🍎🥪Parents and carers, please take a moment to check the information in the ima...
02/09/2026

📢 Important Changes to Free School Meals! 🍎🥪

Parents and carers, please take a moment to check the information in the image below 👇

There are some important changes to Free School Meals in Staffordshire, including details about: ✅ Targeted Free School Meals ✅ Expanded Free School Meals ✅ Who may be eligible
✅ How to apply https://fsm.app.staffordshire.gov.uk/

30/08/2026

Back to School 2026: watch our video with some final reminders about the return to school for all pupils on Thursday 3rd September.

20/08/2026

🌟 CONGRATULATIONS YEAR 11! 🌟

A massive congratulations to all of our incredible students collecting their GCSE and Level 2 results today! 🎉

All the dedication, hard work, and resilience you have shown throughout your time with us have truly paid off. We could not be prouder of your fantastic achievements! 👏✨

Whether you are returning to join our Sixth Form, heading off to college, or stepping into an apprenticeship, we wish you every success as you take this exciting next step.

19/08/2026

📢 GCSE, Level 1/2 and Level 2 Results Day Reminder 🎓

A reminder to all our Year 11 students that GCSE and Level 2 results will be available to collect tomorrow morning (Thursday 20 August) from 9:00 am in the School Hall.

Our staff will be on hand throughout the morning to celebrate your achievements and support you with guidance and enrolment for your next steps into Post-16 studies.

We look forward to seeing you there—wishing all of our students the very best of luck! 🌟

13/08/2026

🎓 CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2026! 🎓

A huge congratulations to all our A Level and Level 3 students receiving their results today! 🎉
We are exceptionally proud of the hard work, dedication, and resilience you have shown throughout your Sixth Form journey. Your fantastic achievements today are so well deserved! 🌟

Whether you are heading off to university, launching a higher apprenticeship, or stepping straight into the world of work, we wish you the very best of luck in your next chapter.

Remember to tag us in your celebration photos today! 📸

12/08/2026

Year 13s! Your A Level and Level 3 Results will be available to pick up from the Main Hall tomorrow (13 Aug 26) from 9am. Staff will be on hand to support you with the next steps.

01/08/2026

🚌 **Free Bus Travel Starts Today!**

Attention King Edward VI High School students, parents, and carers:
As the summer holidays kick off, a quick reminder that the new free bus travel scheme for young people, funded by HM Government, launches today!

Whether our students are heading out to meet friends, exploring local attractions, or taking part in summer activities, this initiative aims to help families stay connected while easing cost-of-living pressures over the break.

Quick Summary:

Eligible Passengers: School-aged children and young people across the local area.

Funding: Fully funded by HM Government as part of the summer holiday support package.

Where It Applies: Participating local bus routes throughout the summer holiday period.

Top Tip: Remember to carry any required student ID or young person’s travel pass when boarding.

To read the full announcement and check specific route details, visit the official GOV.UK announcement or check with your local transport provider.

Wishing the entire King Edward VI High School community a fantastic, safe, and restful August!

29/07/2026

🗓️ **50 DAYS TO GO!** 🗓️
Join us for our Open Evening on Thursday 17th September 2026, from 6:00pm to 8:30pm!

Discover what makes King Edward VI High School such a special place to learn, achieve, and grow within our supportive family ethos. Tour our dynamic facilities, meet our dedicated staff and students, and explore everything KEVI has to offer.

🎟️ **BOOK A PLACE TODAY**
👉 bit.ly/keviopen26

We look forward to welcoming you to our school family!

28/07/2026

**Lost Gates & Hidden Secrets!** 🚪📜

Episode 2 of our **Golden Jubilee** documentary series is officially here! 🎬

Did you know an ancient town gate held the secret to keeping King Edward VI School alive for hundreds of years? In this episode, our student presenter heads down to Greengate Street to uncover how Stafford’s lost medieval defences directly funded our school back in 1550! 🏰

👀 **Watch Episode 2 now to uncover the mystery of The Green Gate!**

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🙌 **BE PART OF OUR GOLDEN JUBILEE!** 📸
As we celebrate 50 years as a comprehensive school in 2026–27, we want to hear from *you*!

Got memories, photos, or old memorabilia from:
🎓 King Edward VI High School
🎓 King Edward VI Grammar School for Boys
🎓 Stafford Girls’ High School
🎓 Chetwynd Middle School

Share your piece of history with us here:
👉 https://bit.ly/goldenkevi

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🎒 **JOIN OUR LEGACY (YEAR 5 & 6)**
Want to be part of a school whose history spans nearly 500 years? Come and see what life at KEVI is all about!

📅 **Open Evening:** Thursday 17th September
⏰ **Time:** 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
🔗 **Book your place: https://bit.ly/keviopen26

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West Way
Stafford
ST179YJ

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 6pm
Tuesday 7am - 6pm
Wednesday 7am - 6pm
Thursday 7am - 6pm
Friday 7am - 6pm

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