TheKingEdmundSchool - 16 Sep 2025
Welcome to KES
Our aim is to be the school of choice for our community and one of the most remarkable schools in Essex — delivering excellence for every student, every day, in the classroom, on the pitch, in the studios, and on the stage, through leadership, community, kindness, ambition, and achievement.
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TheKingEdmundSchool - 16 Sep 2025
Year 7 Team Building Day!
On Friday, all our Year 7 students came off timetable to take part in our annual Team Building Day!
They enjoyed a range of activities designed to build teamwork, boost confidence, and have fun together.
Well done to everyone for their energy, enthusiasm, and great team spirit!
TheKingEdmundSchool - 16 Sep 2025
Pre-Loved School Uniforms Now Available!
Looking for affordable, sustainable school uniforms?
Our pre-loved shop will be open on the 18th September.
Find gently used uniforms, save money, and help the planet .
Come visit us and give these uniforms a second life!
📍School Yard Cabin
🕒 2.30-3.30pm
TheKingEdmundSchool - 11 Sep 2025
Last week, our new Year 7s took part in a lively Guess the Career assembly, asking guests thoughtful questions to uncover their jobs.
On just their second day, they showed amazing curiosity and were already linking school to future opportunities.
Huge thanks to our guests for inspiring the next generation – what a fantastic start to Year 7!
TheKingEdmundSchool - 9 Sep 2025
Current Year 6 parents and carers, living in both Essex and Southend, are warmly invited to experience our vibrant school community by joining a school-day tour and attending our Open Evening.
See how we inspire every student to thrive, meet our new Headteacher, explore our impressive new building, and discover our bold vision to become the school of choice for our community — and one of Essex’s leading schools.
Open Evening will be held on Wednesday 8th October 2025, from 4.30–7.00pm.
In addition, we are running school-day tours from Monday 22nd September – Friday 3rd October 2025, at various times during the school day.
To book your place on a tour, please email: admissions@kes.essex.sch.uk
We can’t wait to meet you!
https://www.kes.essex.sch.uk/parent-information/announcements/item/43/year-6-school-day-tours-and-open-evening
TheKingEdmundSchool - 8 Sep 2025
🚴♂️ Huge congratulations to Brett in Year 13 who recently completed a 100km cycle ride to raise funds for Fairleigh Hospice.
Out of over 100 participants, Brett impressively finished 2nd, in 3 hours and 26 minutes which is a truly outstanding achievement!
So far, he’s raised £300 for the hospice and we are hoping to build on that total.
We are incredibly proud of Brett’s dedication, determination and generosity.
👏 Well done Brett!
TheKingEdmundSchool - 8 Sep 2025
This week, we asked some of our newest staff members to share their first impressions of life at KES, and here’s what they had to say.
From the warm welcome to the strong sense of community, their reflections remind us what makes KES so special.
And for one of our teachers, returning as a former student, it’s been an especially meaningful homecoming.
Watch the video below to hear their thoughts!
TheKingEdmundSchool - 8 Sep 2025
School Photo Days – This Week!
We’re excited to welcome Kittle Photographic to our school for the annual student photographs:
📅 Tuesday, 9th September – Years 7 to 10
📅 Wednesday, 10th September – Years 11 to 13 (including tutor group photos for Years 11 & 13)
On the day, students will receive a slip with their unique QR code and step-by-step instructions on how to order photos online via Kittle’s website.
Make sure uniforms are neat and smiles are ready!
TheKingEdmundSchool - 3 Sep 2025
Lost Property – PE Bags
Over 40 unnamed PE bags have been handed into our lost property.
If your child is missing any items, please remind them to visit Room A11 before Friday 5th September.
From Monday 8th September, all unclaimed items will be donated to our preloved shop or a local charity.
A gentle reminder: Please make sure all school items are clearly named before the start of the new school year. This helps us return belongings to their rightful owners much more quickly.
Thank you for your support!
TheKingEdmundSchool - 2 Sep 2025
Today we welcomed our new Year 7 students to KES. It was wonderful to see so many smiling faces as they took their first steps into secondary school life. The day was filled with new friendships, opportunities, and a real sense of excitment for the journey ahead. Our Year 7s have already shown that they are ready to Dream, Believe, Achieve - and we can't wait to see all they accomplish in the years to come.
TheKingEdmundSchool - 22 Aug 2025
Huge congratulations to our Year 11 students! We’re incredibly proud of your achievements and the hard work you’ve put in to reach this milestone. Yesterday’s results were a true testament to your dedication—well done!
📚 Interested in joining our Sixth Form? If you haven’t enrolled yet but would like to, you are warmly invited to our Second Enrolment Day on Tuesday 2nd September between 11am and 1pm. Our friendly team will be ready to help you explore your subject options and answer any questions you may have.
📧 For any enquiries ahead of our enrolment day, please contact Mrs Ilett, our Head of Sixth Form, at claireilett@kes.essex.sch.uk, or Mrs Ramdin, our Sixth Form Administrator, at charlotteramdin@kes.essex.sch.uk.
✨ We can’t wait to see what the future holds for you—come and be part of it with us!
TheKingEdmundSchool - 21 Aug 2025
We're proud to share that we’re celebrating a fantastic year of GCSE results, with students across the year group showing strong academic progress.
This year, we saw a significant increase in the number of students achieving the highest grade nines – a clear reflection of the dedication, resilience, and hard work shown by both our students and staff.
Students were buzzing with excitement as they collected their results in the brand-new school hall - marking their first time in the Hawthorn Building.
Acting Headteacher Marc Feeley said: “We are incredibly proud of this year’s GCSE cohort. These results are a reflection of our students’ hard work, the unwavering support of our staff, and the vital encouragement from families across our school community. It’s particularly rewarding to see consistent progress in core subjects and an overall uplift in performance and we welcome the return of the majority of students to our Sixth Form.”
