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Shanghai 2024
We are beyond thrilled to welcome back students and staff from the Shanghai Yangjing Juyuan Experimental School! This is their first visit to King Edward VI School since 2019, and we are so excited to continue the incredible partnership we’ve built over the past 15 years. On Saturday 28 September, our visitors safely touched down in the UK, and were welcomed by Miss Tomkins at Heathrow Airport. We can’t wait to kick off this unforgettable week! Click here to read more about their trip.
Well done to everyone at King Edwards for a great set of GCSE results. Year 11 should all be exceptionally proud of the hard work and endurance shown in the long period of GCSE exams. Some of our students have also overcome significant personal challenges and we offer special congratulations for them for what they have managed to achieve.
The head girl Elodie Barnard says, ‘Everyone should be proud of what they achieved due to the hard work and long process of sitting 20-30 examinations each.’
The head boy Nathan Abu says, ‘It’s been an amazing journey and now this chapter of our life has come to an end. I’d like to thank our teachers as they have been so supportive of everyone.’
Welcome…
As Headteacher I am extremely proud to welcome you to King Edward VI School website and would like to take the opportunity to explain why this is such a great school.
King Edward VI School has been focused on providing world class education for nearly 500 years and mixes a strong history of academic excellence with a deep commitment to helping every child achieve. We are proud of every student in the school and work tirelessly to nurture and guide them so they can grow into happy, successful young adults who take pride in what they know and have confidence in what they do. As an 11-16 school we are specialists in child development for this critical period of ‘growing up’ and experts in preparing students for GCSE success.
Embedded deep within the community of Bury St Edmunds we have long standing links within the area which create educational opportunities way above what is normally possible. We are proudly part of a local partnership which provides high quality education for children from 3-18 years, working closely with many local primary schools as well as Abbeygate Sixth Form and West Suffolk Colleges.
With amazing sports facilities, including access to a floodlit athletics arena and cutting-edge performing arts provision we provide our students with great opportunities. For us, at King Edward VI, learning is not just about passing examinations but experiencing a rich education beyond the classroom. We believe this is critical for developing the character, emotional intelligence and life skills which will ensure our students are set up for success throughout their lives.
Part of our core mission comes from our Church of England foundation which is committed to ensuring that standards in the school are exemplary, while supporting their spiritual and ethical development.
Everything we do is underpinned by our values of Curiosity, Care, Courage and Creativity. It is through living these values together that we are the vibrant learning community which supports our students and help them build the exciting futures which they deserve.
Thank you for taking the time to learn about our wonderful learning community. If, after exploring this website, you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to get in contact and one of our staff will get back to you. We would also relish the opportunity to show you around our school if you are interested in sending your child here.
Deri O’Regan
Headteacher
Safeguarding
If you are worried about the safety of a young person then please contact our Safeguarding Officer, Sue Sweny: 01284 761393 (ext 287) / SCS@king-ed.suffolk.sch.uk or Tom Spillane, Designated Safeguarding Lead: 01284 761393 (ext 203) / SP@king-ed.suffolk.sch.uk.
If you have a concern outside of school hours, about any young person please do not hesitate to contact the Suffolk Safeguarding Partnership, please click here.
Information for Yr 10 & 11 regarding subject revision and support, online learning, pastoral care, and more can be found on our Key stage 4 Success page.
To all our Year 11 and former Students (Alumni)
We would love you to stay in touch with our school so that we can keep you informed of future events and news and, of course, celebrate your next steps and future achievements.
We always welcome former students at King Edward VI (KEVI) and the opportunity for you to share your experiences and inspire students who follow you.
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