The short version
77% capacity.
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 276
- Capacity
- 77%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Mrs Rebecca Smith (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Highwood House, Highwood Lane, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 9ZH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHalterworth Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Cupernham Infant School
Primary · 1.4km away
Cupernham Junior School
Primary · 1.4km away
The Mountbatten School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Romsey Primary School & Nursery
Primary · 1.8km away
North Baddesley Infant School
Primary · 2.7km away
North Baddesley Junior School
Primary · 2.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is King Edward VI Preparatory School a selective school?
Yes. King Edward VI Preparatory School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
How many pupils attend King Edward VI Preparatory School?
King Edward VI Preparatory School currently has 276 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does King Edward VI Preparatory School take?
King Edward VI Preparatory School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
Where is King Edward VI Preparatory School?
King Edward VI Preparatory School is in Romsey, SO51 9ZH, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does King Edward VI Preparatory School have a sixth form?
No, King Edward VI Preparatory School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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