welcome to our virtual open day

WELCOME TO OUR

VIRTUALOPEN DAY

King Edward VI Grammar SchoolChelmsford


WELCOME TO KEGSWe are one of England’s leading state grammar schools, and have a history dating back to our foundation in 1551, and origins prior to that. Our reputation is built on sustained outstanding examination results, an ethos of equality and an openness to students of all social and ethnic backgrounds who gain a place here. We have a deep concern to support young people in developing their personal talents and interests and in learning to work with others. We mix a traditional emphasis on courtesy, personal conduct and respect for others, with a modern interest in the latest educational methods and research.

Introduction Headteacher’s Presentation KEGS tour


DEAR PARENTS AND CARERSThank you for your interest in KEGS and for visiting our Virtual Open Day today.

The challenging circumstances we all find ourselves in have made this year’s tours impossible to hold in the normal way but we have tried to find a replacement to being able to see us in action.

The first few pages show our academic performance compared to other schools, our exam results since 2012 and a guide to the likely 11+ score needed to secure a place at KEGS.

The remaining pages will guide you virtually around the school, giving you a taste of what we can offer your son.

I do hope that you will like what you see.

Tom CarterHeadteacher



OUR EXAM RESULTS – WHAT THE RECENT GOVERNMENT DATA TELLS YOU

Attainment 8 measures students’ grades across 8 GCSE subjects. Our Attainment 8 score is the 10th best score in the country out of 6530 secondary schools


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Progress 8 measures how well students have progressed academically during their time in secondary school from Y7 to Y11. Our Progress 8 score puts us in about the top 1.5% of schools for progress

OUR EXAM RESULTS – WHAT THE RECENT GOVERNMENT DATA TELLS YOU



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The English Baccalaureate (Ebacc) is set of subjects at GCSE• English Literature & Language• Maths• The Sciences• Geography or History• A Language


Our A level results – percentage of results at different grades

% results 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

A*-B 88.6 85.6 81.2 89.5 89.5 84.3 85.4 87.1

A*-A 61.5 61.3 58.0 63.4 68.9 62.5 62.8 65.6

A* 22.0 25.1 24.9 23.4 22.9 21.8 27.2 27.0

NOTESIn 2019, the average UCAS points per entry at A level was 47.1, where an A is worth 48Students typically take either 3 or 4 A levels

Average number of full GCSEs per pupil in 2019 was 12.5 (in addition pupils do a short course GCSE in RE)

Our GCSE level results – percentage of results at different grades

% results 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

A*/A/7/8/9 80.3 84.5 85.8 84.9 81.2 86.0 89.8 85.8

A*/8/9 44.1 46.1 50.1 49.0 47.9 56.2 67.3 68.3



On 2 March 2020, the KEGS cut-offs were actually approximately:346 (in area) and 375 (out of area) – typically these will fall a little by September.

These were very similar to the March 2019 cut-offs and we expect that scores in future are likely to be around this level.

GUIDANCE ABOUT 11+ SCORES FOR 2020 ENTRY TO THE SCHOOL

Lowest score Everyone in Will almostfor entry in last 4 years certainly ensurelast 4 years got in with this a place

Inside 12.5 miles 334 345 350

Outside 12.5 miles 360 373 380



TOUR OF THE SCHOOLAlthough we cannot welcome you in person at the moment, the following pages will guide you around the school and show you the wonderful facilities that we offer.

Behind our traditional frontage is a 21st century school offering well equipped academic spaces, amazing sports facilities, a brand new state-of-art theatre, and purpose built hubs for technology, art and music.



THE HALLThe Hall is at the heart of the school and is where we come together every week for whole school assemblies.

It is home to our major drama productions, music concerts, our annual prizegiving and parents evenings and briefings.

Throughout the year we hold many special events too, such as our Charities Week, House Music, House Drama and whole year group days like our Apprentice-style Enterprise Day in Year 9. Pictured is our Careers Carousel where older students receive careers advice from experts in their fields.



CLASSROOMS Our classrooms are the engine rooms of the school and are located together in subject areas.

Each room seats 30 students and are equipped with projectors and screens which enable teachers to call on a wide range of materials to enrich the learning experience.

On arrival in Year 7, students are allocated a form group and they have the majority of their lessons in these groups up to the end of Year 9.

Pictured is one of our Language classrooms. Students are allocated either French or German in Y7 and take their GCSE in Year 9. They can then add a second language in Y9.



COMPUTER SUITESKEGS has five computer suites with all PCs recently updated to Windows 10.

Students study ICT in Year 7, and we offer Computer Science at GCSE and A Level. Many other lessons are timetabled in the computer suites, enabling students to work with IT programs or access online materials.

We also offer lunchtime IT clubs such as Python programming and students are allowed into the suites at lunchtime under supervision.



SCIENCE LABORATORIESKEGS has 10 science laboratories, specialising in Biology, Chemistry & Physics.

Students study a broad Science curriculum in Years 7 & 8, before moving on to the separate subjects in Year 9. All students then study the 3 sciences to GCSE level, with many opting to continue their studies at A level.



DESIGN, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERINGPractical subjects are very important at KEGS and all students have DT lessons from Years 7 to 9 in our purpose built workshops. We offer both DT, and Electronics, at GCSE and A Level.

We have a thriving Young Engineers Club for Years 8-13, and club members have the opportunity to take part in national competitions such as the First Lego League, the Faraday Challenge, Longitude Explorer and CyberCenturion – KEGS students have enjoyed a lot of success at these events.



FOOD TECHNOLOGYWe have a very large cookery classroom where Year 7s learn basic cooking skills under the expert guidance of our teacher who is a professional chef.

Some students also have the opportunity to study Food Preparation & Nutrition as an additional GCSE which takes place at an after school club.



THE DUFFIELD LIBRARYThe Library is in the oldest part of the school and was originally the school hall.

All students are issued with a library card, and can borrow up to 6 books.

Students in Years 7 & 8 have a regular English lesson in the Library. Everyone is welcome to use the Library for reading or silent study at lunchtime and there are computers for silent use too.



THE ART CENTREThe Art Centre was opened in 2014 by one of our most famous alumni, Grayson Perry.

It comprises four large art studios, one of which is reserved for our A Level artists.

All students have art lessons from Years 7 to 9 and we offer GCSE and A Level.

Students are encouraged to explore their inner artist in a range of media and our annual art exhibition showcases work from across the whole school.



THE McCALLUM-RICH THEATREOne of our very newest facilities, the high-spec McCallum-Rich Theatre is our drama studio and opened in 2019. Students have lessons in Drama in Years 7 & 8, and we offer GCSE and A Level.

Drama is a well developed subject at KEGS, and as well as our annual whole school productions (recent shows have included Les Miserables, Miss Saigon and West Side Story) we have a well attended Junior Drama Society which puts on an annual show, a yearly ‘Night at the Musicals’ extravaganza and smaller productions staged by our GCSE and A Level students.



THE MUSIC SCHOOLWe take our music seriously at KEGS. Our purpose built Music School houses a large rehearsal room which doubles as a recital hall (seating 200) and classroom. There is also a second classroom, a recording studio and five practice rooms available for individual music lessons.

Students have music lessons in their form groups for Years 7 to 9, and can then study at GCSE and A Level.

We run a range of extra curricular music activities too which include Junior & Senior Orchestras, Wind Band, Choir, Trebles and a Jazz Club. Our musicians showcase their talents at three orchestral and choral concerts each year.



THE NIGEL FANSHAWE SPORTS HALLOpened in September 2018, the Nigel Fanshawe Sports Hall is home to all of our indoor sports facilities.

Students have one PE lesson a week and one double lesson of Games at our off-site playing fields, Bedford Fields.

The sports hall is open before and after school and at lunchtime for sports clubs, which, at different times of the year, include football, rugby, badminton, basketball, table tennis, fitness, athletics, cricket & tennis.

The next slides show the centre in detail …



INSIDE THE NIGEL FANSHAWE SPORTS HALL The main part of the building is a huge sports hall, the size of five badminton courts, which is also laid out for basketball, volleyball, tennis, cricket, netball and football. It is overlooked by a viewing balcony, allowing spectators to see all of the

sporting action.



THE FITNESS SUITEOur large fitness suite, with static bikes, treadmills, cross trainers, rowing machines and weights is used for lessons, and is also available for supervised lunchtime sessions from Year 8 upwards.



THE GYM STUDIOThe large Gym Studio is used for gymnastics and table tennis.



TENNIS COURTSThe tennis courts were refurbished in 2019 with a new playing surface, nets and fencing. This area is also the playground for Years 9 to 11.



YEAR 7 & 8 PLAYGROUNDYear 7s and 8s have their own dedicated playground as well as use of Westfield (see next

slide).



WESTFIELDLocated at the side of the school this area is open to students at breaktimeand lunchtime outside of the winter months. Games of football are positively encouraged!

Some PE lessons take place here and a new long jump pit was installed in 2019.



BEDFORD FIELDSBedford Fields is our 30 acre playing field located near Broomfield Hospital. During the autumn and spring terms it comprises 6 rugby pitches and 6 football pitches. In summer there is 1 grass cricket square with 4 wickets, 2 artificial cricket wickets, a 400m running track, 110m hurdles, long jump, high jump, shot put, discus and javelin. There is also a pavilion and changing facilities on site.

Students travel here by private bus once a week for a double lesson in rugby, football or cross country in the winter and athletics and cricket in the summer.



THANK YOU FOR VISITING

We hope you have enjoyed your virtual visit.


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