King Edward VI Chelmsford School
Overview:
King Edward VI Chelmsford School
Established in 1551, King Edward VI Grammar School in Chelmsford, Essex, is a prestigious institution exclusively serving boys aged 11 to 15, with a co-educational Sixth Form. The school prides itself on offering a comprehensive and inclusive curriculum, ensuring students are well-prepared for the dynamic modern world. Core subjects like economics, electronics, English, food technology, and geology form a robust foundation, with the added option for students to study either German or French.
Complementing its academic excellence, the school boasts a lively extracurricular program held during lunchtime and after school. Popular clubs, including coding, Mandarin, orchestra, drama, and fitness, offer diverse opportunities for skill and knowledge development. The school is committed to nurturing talent, fostering a love for learning, creativity, and physical prowess. Encapsulated by the motto "learning without limits," King Edward VI Grammar School encourages students to embrace risk-taking, innovation, and a commitment to lifelong learning.
Renowned for its exceptional academic standards and notable alumni, the school holds an "Outstanding" rating from Ofsted, solidifying its reputation as a top-tier educational institution.
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Catchment:
>100
Boys Grammar
Essex
The priority catchment area for King Edward VI Grammar School in Chelmsford is described as the vicinity within a 12.5-mile radius from the school, where the child has been residing since September of Year 6.
Number of places in Year 7:
1000
Total number of students:
150
Competition:
7 applicants for every place.
King Edward VI Grammar School, Broomfield Road, Chelmsford CM1 3SX, UK
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11+ Exam Details:
Exam Board/Format:
The 11+ exam for King Edward VI Chelmsford comprises two tests:
1. Mathematics - centering on topics derived from the KS2 National Curriculum.
2. English - encompassing comprehension, applied reasoning, and creative writing.
King Edward VI Grammar School is a member of the CSSE Consortium, which implies that all schools within this consortium follow the same examination format.
The exam consists of two papers:
Paper 1 is a 60-minute free-response Mathematics Paper.
Paper 2 is a 1-hour and 10-minute English paper. Section 1 involves 40 minutes dedicated to comprehension, Section 2 includes 10 minutes for applied reasoning, and Section 3 encompasses 20 minutes for continuous writing.
Exam Date:
Registration Starts:
Registration Closes:
21st September 2024
24th April 2024
21st June 2024 at 4pm
The following four points provide insight into how the 'cut-off' score fluctuated between March 1, 2023, and September 1, 2023. In cases where a student is offered a place on March 1 but declines, the spot is offered to the next person on the waiting list. Consequently, the 'cut-off' score on September 1 may not precisely match the 'cut-off' score on March 1.
On March 1, 2023, among candidates offered a place for September 2023, the lowest score attained by an 'in area' applicant, not eligible for the Pupil Premium payment nor classified as a looked-after child, was 346.6.
On March 1, 2023, among candidates offered a place for September 2022, the lowest score achieved by an 'out of area' applicant, not eligible for the Pupil Premium payment nor classified as a looked-after child, was 366.0.
For students commencing Year 7 at KEGS in September 2023, the lowest score obtained by an 'in area' applicant, not eligible for the Pupil Premium payment nor classified as a looked-after child, was 345 (rounded to the nearest whole number).
For students commencing Year 7 at KEGS in September 2023, the lowest score achieved by an 'out of area' applicant, not eligible for the Pupil Premium payment nor classified as a looked-after child, was 364 (rounded to the nearest whole number).
To safeguard their identity, the scores of KEGS students have been rounded.
How to prepare:
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