Charity Christmas Concert
King Edward
XMaS Scientist Experience 2017
Students Laura and Charlotte entered the competition Xmas Scientist Experience 2017. The competition was launched to encourage young women to consider Science careers. Students were asked to write a two page …
Students receive award for the Nuffield Research Placement
Charlotte, Joshua and Laura all completed the Nuffield Research Placement over the summer holidays. Charlotte Jackson My Nuffield project was to use code to create a catalogue of all the …
Forensic Science lecture at Coventry University
Students attended Coventry University and had a lecture on what is forensic science and how it can support crime investigation. They then went through some basic crime scene information around potential scene security, …
A vibrant workshop on improv comedy
On Monday 2nd October, a group of drama students participated in a vibrant workshop on improv comedy, led by local arts group, Fat Penguin Improv. This high energy workshop helped …
Reformed A levels a success for Sixth Form College
King Edward VI College in Nuneaton has achieved a 100% pass rate in the new linear A level subjects this year. This year shows the first set or results for …
Art Show
Creative Arts Trip
On Friday 9th June a collective of Dance, Drama, Music Tech and Art students went on an inspiring trip to Walsall Art Gallery and Birmingham Museum. These first year arts …
Meet Ruby, the college therapy dog
Ruby is a 17 month old Cockapoo who belongs to Student Support Manager Shirley Axon. “I started to bring Ruby into college at the end of September 2016. She has …
New York Trip
Art students took a trip to New York last term. The group of students stayed in the middle of Manhattan at the Hotel Pennsylvania and visited Empire State, the Statue …
XMaS Scientist Experience
Two of our students, Charlotte Jackson and Laura Burn, have won a trip to Grenoble in July after entering the XMaS Scientist Experience 2017. Both students wrote an essay about …
AoC Sport National Championships 2017
Jack Cooper has qualified to represent King Edward VI College and the region at the AoC Sport National Championships 2017, which take place next month. The squash athlete fought off …
Theatre experience to London’s West End
On Wednesday 15th March, Drama students from King Edward VI College embarked on a theatre experience to London’s West End for three nights. On the first day we saw the …
King Edward VI College Student Wins Aberystwyth University Award
A student from King Edward VI College in Nuneaton has been successful in Aberystwyth University’s Entrance Scholarship competition. This year, the University awarded 65 Scholarships and a number of Merit …
Zoes Place Charity Event Saturday 29th April 2017
College Students Look Through ‘Windows into Work’
Students at King Edward VI Sixth Form College in Nuneaton were given the chance to take a closer look at a range of professions at a ‘Windows into Work’ event …
Spotlight Awards 2017
This is an event designed to celebrate the academic and personal achievements of our students. Not only will we recognise educational achievements within specific subject areas, we also believe that …
FREE Trip to Warwick University Science Gala Wednesday 25th January 2017 3.45pm – 9.00pm
FREE Trip to Warwick University Science Gala Wednesday 25th January 2017 3.45pm – 9.00pm – A great opportunity to explore careers in STEM (Science, Technology Engineering and Maths) subjects, take …
Want to find out more about apprenticeships?
There are 3 Sessions running on Thursday 19th January 2017 delivered by local apprenticeship providers to give you further information about securing an apprenticeship after you have completed your college …
Nuneaton Sixth Form College goes from Strength to Strength
King Edward VI College in Nuneaton has cause to celebrate again this year with another fantastic set of results. The college was proud to announce the pass rate for A …
Higher Sports Leaders – (HSLA)
The Higher Sports Leaders Award (HSLA) is a level 3 leadership course offered by Sports Leaders UK, in order to develop the coaching and leadership abilities of young people. This …
Talented student shortlisted in National Writing Competition
A talented student from King Edward VI College has been shortlisted for an award ceremony being held in London in May. Finlay May is a second year student from Sapocte …
Young Photographer Award for College Students
A level Photography students from King Edward College have been awarded in a local photography competition specifically for young people. Emily Rogers, a first year student from Nuneaton who previously …
New App for KEC
King Edward VI College in Nuneaton has launched an App specifically for students who are interested in joining the college in September. The app, named KEC, has been designed with …
KEC students wins WJEC Moving Images Award 2015
Former King Edward VI College student Matt Sedgley, from Bedworth, has won best Music Video 2015 and Overall Winner 2015 at the WJEC Moving Images Awards held in London last …
Local Author visits sixth form students
Author Ann Evans, who lives in Coventry, visited King Edward VI College to talk to students about writing and becoming an author. Ann began writing as a hobby when her …
Former College Student set for Award
A former King Edward VI College student from Bedworth has been shortlisted for the WJEC’s Moving Image Awards. Matthew Sedgley from Bedworth entered his music video after his Film Studies …
Laura Smyth – Oxford University
Laura lives in Birmingham and went to The Coleshill School. She studied Economics, History, Law and Government & Politics. After achieving an A*,A,A,A grades, Laura is now studying History and …
College student one step nearer to dream career
A second year student from King Edward VI College in Nuneaton was selected to attend a Marine Biology Summer School at Southampton University this summer. Jade Wallace, who is 17 …
King Edward VI College appoints new Principal
King Edward VI College in Nuneaton is delighted to announce the appointment of their new Principal, Uly Lyons, this month. With an excellent track record of success in the Sixth …
Results 2015
Another record breaking year for Sixth Form College. This year has been one to remember for King Edward VI College in Nuneaton. The college was awarded an Ofsted Good in …
Enrolment Days
All 1st year Enrolment appointments for Monday 24 or Tuesday 25 August were sent out via e-mail on Thursday 16 July. If you haven’t received yours please check your ‘junk’ mailbox, …
Student Art Exhibition open to public
This week art students at King Edward VI College are exhibiting their work to the general public in the Art Block at the King Edward Road site. A level art …
King Edward VI College Principal Retires after 34 years in education
The first woman to lead NUNEATON’S oldest college, dating back to 1552, Dr Esther Maughan, is retiring from her post of Principal following 7 years in the post and 34 …
Students provide memorable day for Oakwood School
Twelve students from King Edward VI Sixth Form College have been devoting hours of their time to help coach sport in the community and develop their skills by completing the …
Are small school sixth forms facing extinction?
Closures ‘inevitable’ as funding cuts bite, warn post-16 institutions Scores of small school sixth forms face closure as a result of the government decision to lower the rate of funding …
Ofsted Joy for Sixth Form College
Staff and students at King Edward VI College are celebrating after a glowing report from Ofsted Inspectors this month. Warwickshire’s only Specialist Sixth Form College based at King Edward Road …
Jake Croft – Oxford University
Jake lives in Nuneaton and went Exhall Grange School. He studied Classical Civilisation, History, Extended Project and Government & Politics. After achieving A*, A*’, A, A grades, Jake is now …
Students fundraising in aid of DEC Nepal Appeal
A large group of students from King Edward VI College in Nuneaton have been fundraising all week in aid of the Disaster Emergency Committee Nepal earthquake appeal. With 4% of …
What the election result means for sixth form colleges
This is from the SFCA in London, an organisation that represents all SFCs in the country.
Emma Gittings – Warwick University
Emma lives in Nuneaton and went to Hartshill School. She studied Biology, Chemistry, History and Maths. After achieving A*,A,A grades, Emma is now at Warwick University studying Law.
Sarah Garrett – Bristol University
Sarah lives in Nuneaton and went to Higham Lane School. She studied Media Photography and Sociology. After achieving A*,A,A grades, Sarah is now at Bristol University studying Photography.
Nishant Patel – KPMG Apprenticeship, London
Nishant lives in Coventry and went to King Henry VIII School. He studied Accounting, Economics and Maths. After achieving A,A,B grades, Nishant now has an apprenticeship in Accounting at KPMG …
Students elected as Deputy Members of Youth Parliament
Two students from King Edward VI College have been elected as Deputy Members of Youth Parliament in the Youth Parliament Elections. Natalie Payne and Humayrah Hussein, both first year students, …
Students produce mural of historic college building
A mural displayed in the reception area at King Edward VI College was created by fourteen art foundation students. These students give their own account of the experience and have …
College students trip to Berlin
The History department at King Edward VI College have taken a group of students to Berlin this month. Students are currently studying the Cold War as part of their A …
Can you offer college students the chance to kick start their careers this summer?
King Edward VI College is appealing to local businesses to offer their students the opportunity to take the first steps onto the career ladder this summer, by offering a four …
Sixth-form colleges: we are an endangered species
Chris Thomson, head of a highly successful sixth-form college in Brighton, has become rather good at arithmetic in recent years – particularly subtraction. A lean streak of a man, Thomson …
Growing support to fund post 16 students on an equal footing with younger pupils
12 Feb 2015 Labour announces protection for 0-18 education funding Responding to an announcement by Labour Party leader Ed Miliband on protecting funding for education from 0 to 18, Martin …
Art student takes part in Speaking Competition
King Edward VI College student Laura Evans took part in the ARTiculation prize regional heats recently at the IKON Gallery in Birmingham. The Roche Court Educational Trust’s competition aims to …