Welcome to The King Edward VI School
Welcome to KEVI sixth form, a place where your learning journey can continue to thrive. Whether you’re a prospective student eager to begin your journey with us or a familiar face from our lower school ready to continue your KEVI experience, we are enchanted that you’re considering our sixth form for the next phase of your learning journey.At KEVI, you’ll have the opportunity to dive deep into three or four subjects of your choice, exploring your interests and passions with dedication and focus. You’ll get to be taught by enthusiastic, specialist staff. During your non-contact periods, you get the independence to choose between a variety of inviting study spaces, from our Learning Resource Centre for silent work to our Advanced Study Centre and vibrant Café for a more social work environment.The KEVI Sixth Form experience is designed to be holistic, encouraging you to not only excel academically but also to embrace the richness of life outside the classroom. Our school boasts a highly active music and drama department, successful sports teams, and frenzied debate society, fostering a culture of creativity, teamwork, and critical thinking. Additionally, our fully equipped gym and dedicated pastoral team are here to support your well-being and personal growth.While we take pride in our academic achievements, the heart of KEVI lies in the welcoming atmosphere, dedicated staff, exceptional facilities, and the vast array of opportunities we offer. We believe that your final two years in mandatory education should be nothing short of enriching and rewarding, leaving you with cherished memories of your time at KEVI and setting you on a path for a successful future.
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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
Academy converter
Suitable Ages
13 to 18
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
1,340 Total
No. of Boys
643 (48.0%)
No. of Girls
697 (52.0%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
21.6%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
15.25%
A*/A grades
35.39%
Leavers' Destinations
Destinations after GCSEs
Staying in education
89%
School
79%
England
Apprenticeships
4%
School
3%
England
Further education
School sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
48%
School
1%
England
Apprenticeships
8%
School
19%
England
Higher education or training
Further education
Employment
Not sustained in education/employment
Courses
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Admissions Process
Start ApplicationKey Dates & Deadlines
Nov 20, 2025
Sixth Form Open Evening 2025
Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays
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Alumni Stories
Show all storiesLauren Gilhom
September 2018
University
Lauren Gilhom, A-level Art & Design/Photography class of 2020, has been awarded the prestigious Michael Ormerod Photography Travel Award. Lauren is currently studying Photography at Newcastle University and is the first ever Level 4 student to win the award. Lauren pitched her photo-shoot proposal to the panel of judges, including all the financial and logistics involved, and created the artwork during Summer 2021 in Scotland. We are all very proud of Lauren on her achievement and look forward to seeing the work in person in her exhibition at Mandela Gallery, Newcastle University.
Lisa
September 2021
Apprenticeship
Upon leaving Sixth Form, Lisa joined South Shields Marine School (who continue to support our KEVI Inspires events) destined for a career at sea. At college Lisa studied a range of theory, including celestial navigation along with more practical elements. Lisa passed her exams at South Shields Marine College and was lucky enough to have three Cadetship offers – all from cruise companies.
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