Independent school · Birmingham
King Edward's School
- Ages 11–19
- Boys
- £6,413–£7,695/term
- Term dates checked
- School bus
Term dates
From the school's own calendar, checked 2026-10-16.
2026/27
2027/28
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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
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
Fees 2026/27
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
Work out the total cost
An estimate from the school's published fee. Increases are a guess: schools usually raise fees each September. Extras such as lunches, trips and uniform are not included.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
- 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.
Assessments
- 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
About and location
- Ages
- 11–19
- Pupils
- 815
- Gender
- Boys
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Religious character
- Christian
- Phone
- 01214721672
- Address
- Edgbaston Park Road, Birmingham, B15 2UA
- Website
- kes.org.uk
School details from the Department for Education's register of schools (Open Government Licence). Dates, fees, admissions and bus routes are from the school's own website. Report a correction.