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King Edward's School
Independent school · Birmingham
| Address | Edgbaston Park Road, Birmingham, B15 2UA |
|---|---|
| Ages | 11–19 |
| Pupils | 815 |
| Gender | Boys |
| Boarding | No boarders |
| Religious character | Christian |
| Phone | 01214721672 |
| Website | https://kes.org.uk |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Thu 3 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Wed 16 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Wed 6 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Wed 24 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Tue 13 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Tue 8 Jun 2027 | Wed 7 Jul 2027 |
INSET days: Tue 1 Sep 2026, Wed 2 Sep 2026, Mon 4 Jan 2027, Tue 5 Jan 2027, Mon 12 Apr 2027, Mon 7 Jun 2027
Half terms: school closes 3.20pm on the Friday before; terms end 12 noon. Summer half term is Mon 31 May - Mon 7 Jun inclusive, with Mon 7 Jun an INSET day, so pupils return Tue 8 Jun. May Day bank holiday 3 May 2027.
2027-28
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Fri 3 Sep 2027 | Fri 15 Oct 2027 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 1 Nov 2027 | Wed 15 Dec 2027 |
| Spring 1 | Wed 5 Jan 2028 | Fri 11 Feb 2028 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 21 Feb 2028 | Fri 31 Mar 2028 |
| Summer 1 | Tue 25 Apr 2028 | Fri 26 May 2028 |
| Summer 2 | Tue 6 Jun 2028 | Fri 7 Jul 2028 |
INSET days: Wed 1 Sep 2027, Thu 2 Sep 2027, Tue 4 Jan 2028, Mon 24 Apr 2028, Mon 5 Jun 2028
Half terms: school closes 3.20pm on the Friday before; terms end 12 noon. Summer half term is Mon 29 May - Mon 5 Jun inclusive with Mon 5 Jun an INSET day, so pupils return Tue 6 Jun. May Day bank holiday 1 May 2028.
Fees 2026-27
Fees per term (including VAT).
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Tuition fee (including VAT) | £7,695.00 |
| Tuition fee (excluding VAT) | £6,413.00 |
Registration fee: £60.00
Deposit: £400.00
Registration fee £50 (£60 including VAT); £150 (£180 including VAT) for other entry points. Lunch £4.75 per day, compulsory in Year 7. 25% sibling discount on eldest child with three on full fees across KES and KEHS.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Entry points: 11+, 16+
Apply online via the Parent Portal (fee £50+VAT). 11+ candidates sit two one-hour papers in English and Mathematics; a headteacher's report is requested and many boys are interviewed. Results by letter on 11 December 2026. Sixth Form applicants may be interviewed; offers are conditional on GCSE results.
- Entrance exam (English, Mathematics)
- Interview (by invitation)
- Headteacher's report
- Music scholarship auditions
Registration deadline: Mon 21 Sep 2026
Offers scholarships and bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
School bus routes
| Route | Areas served | First pick-up |
|---|---|---|
| Tripable school-only service | Walsall | |
| Zeelo coach (Hagley/Stourbridge) | Hagley, Stourbridge, Halesowen, Quinton, Harborne | |
| Zeelo coach (Solihull) | Solihull, Shirley, Moseley | |
| 1S (National Express West Midlands) | Solihull, Acocks Green, Moseley |
Source: school transport page
School details from the Department for Education's register (Open Government Licence). Term dates from the school's own published calendar; always confirm with the school.