Admissions FAQs

Applications are now open for students wishing to join King Ed’s in September 2027. Our Equal Consideration Deadline is 28 February 2027. We encourage applicants to submit their application by this date to ensure they receive equal consideration for a place and their preferred programme of study.

Applications received after this date may still be considered, but if you do receive a conditional offer, it will be subject to availability at the time of enrolment. Please see our 2027 Admissions Policy for further information.

No. All applications received by the equal consideration deadline—28 February 2027—are given equal priority when we review them. Submitting early does not give you an advantage, as long as it’s before the deadline.

If you apply after the deadline, your application may still be considered. However, any conditional offer will depend on the availability of places at the time of enrolment in August. Please see our 2027 Admissions Policy for further information.

Once we receive your fully completed application, we aim to make a decision within ten working days. You’ll be notified by email using the address provided in your application.

In your application, you will be asked to list all the qualifications you’re currently studying for, along with your predicted grades for each subject.

For more information on calculating your predicted grades, click here.

We offer conditional places to applicants who we believe will thrive at King Edward VI College, based on the information provided in their application. Conditional offers will outline the entrance requirements you need to meet.

Each year, we hear from students who regret not applying before the equal consideration deadline (28 February 2027). If you’re unsure, we strongly encourage you to apply—you can apply to more than one college, so you’re not committing to a single choice. Please see our 2027 Admissions Policy for further information.

If you have any concerns or questions, our Admissions Team is here to help. Don’t hesitate to reach out for guidance or support.

No—interviews are no longer part of our admissions process. Your application will be assessed based on the information you provide in the form.

Any applicant who was not successful in receiving a conditional offer when applying for a place as part of the initial application cycle (prior to 28th February Equal Consideration Deadline) can appeal to the Principal for their application to be reconsidered. Any appeal should include new information such as school reports or results not available when their original decision took place.

Please see the links below for further information about our appeals procedure.

2027 Admissions Policy (including Appeals Procedure and Oversubscription Arrangements)

Please note that the appeals process does not apply to students who are unable to take up their place to study with us following the publication of GCSE results, because they did not meet the entry requirements stated in their offer.

Yes, we understand that your interests or career plans may change after you’ve submitted your application.

If you’d like to update your subject choices, simply email our Admissions Team at:

admissions@kedst.ac.uk

If you applied before the Equal Consideration Deadline and have met the general College entry requirements (a minimum of 32 points from your best six GCSE subjects), your place to study at the college will be secure — as long as you meet any enrolment deadlines. The Enrolment Team will be in touch during enrolment to discuss choosing an alternative programme of study if you don’t meet the subject-specific entry requirements for your original choices.

If you do not meet the general College entry requirements (a minimum of 32 points from your best six GCSE subjects), we cannot guarantee a place at King Ed’s. However, we advise you to complete enrolment as normal. The GCSE Enrolment Team will review your results and contact you if we are able to offer you a place on an alternative study programme.

Please see our 2027 Admissions Policy for further information.

If you couldn’t attend our Open Events in October, don’t worry! Our Admissions Team is offering a limited number of group campus tours.

During these tours, you’ll have the chance to explore the college and ask any questions you have about college life. Please note, however, that there won’t be an opportunity to meet subject teachers during the tour.

You can book your place on a tour by clicking here.

King Edward VI College does not have a formal dress code. However, we ask all students to dress appropriately and respectfully for a learning environment.

Please note that wearing your college ID card and lanyard at all times on campus is mandatory. This helps us maintain a safe and inclusive community for everyone.