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| King Edward VI Preparatory School | |
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| Address | |
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Highwood House, Highwood Ln, , , SO15 9ZH England | |
| Coordinates | 50°59′42.106″N 1°27′35.972″W / 50.99502944°N 1.45999222°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Private day school |
| Motto | Dieu et mon droit (God and my right) |
| Established | 1926 |
| Department for Education URN | 116528 Tables |
| Head teacher | Rebecca Smith (Prep) |
| Staff | approx. 30 |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Age | 2 to 11 |
| Enrolment | 274 |
| Houses | Stroud House, Highwood House and Zeals House |
| Former pupils | Old Edwardians |
| Website | https://prep.kes.school |
King Edward VI Preparatory School (formerly Stroud, also known KES Prep) is a selective co-educational private day school founded in Romsey, England. It serves as a feeder school to King Edward VI School, Southampton.
History
[edit]The school is based at Highwood House [1], a red brick building constructed in 1850 by Captain Suckling, a relative of Lord Nelson. The 22-acre site includes playing fields, a heated swimming pool, tennis courts, an all-weather riding arena, stables, woodland, a river, a natural pond, and landscaped gardens. Pupils primarily come from southern Wiltshire and Hampshire, including Romsey, Southampton, Winchester, Salisbury, and the New Forest.
Originally known as Stroud School, it was established in 1926 at Stroud House in Grayswood, Surrey. By 1936, the school had grown to approximately 28 boys under the leadership of Mr. Woodall. That year, Mr. and Mrs. Molony took over management, overseeing the school through the Second World War, during which enrollment increased.
In 1946, the school relocated to Zeals House near Mere, Wiltshire, and in 1953 moved to its current site at Highwood House in Romsey. In 1958, it became a Limited Company and came under the governance of a Board of Governors.
The Sanger-Davies family assumed leadership of the school in 1960. A landmark decision in 1975 allowed the admission of girls, transforming the school into a co-educational institution. Mandy Keegan, the school’s first Head Girl, assumed her role in 1982 and visited recently as an alumna to share her experiences.
The school became co-educational in 1975, admitting girls alongside boys. In 2012, the Sanger-Davies and Dodds families transferred the school to King Edward VI School, Southampton. This integration provided additional stability and resources. In September 2024, the school was renamed King Edward VI Preparatory School, signifying its closer alignment with King Edward VI School while retaining its historical identity.
The legacy of Stroud School lives on, proudly carried forward into this exciting new chapter.[2]
Educational Approach
[edit]King Edward VI Preparatory School provides education for children aged 2 to 11.[3] The curriculum emphasizes academic achievement while integrating outdoor learning, creative arts, sports, and extracurricular activities. From Year 3, cricket is included in the sports curriculum for all pupils, regardless of gender.[4] The school also celebrates multiculturalism. [5]
The school places significant emphasis on pastoral care, aiming to foster a supportive and inclusive environment. Its educational philosophy balances academic rigor with the development of personal skills such as confidence, communication, and teamwork, preparing pupils for secondary education and life beyond school.
Notable Alumni
[edit]Rishi Sunak - Former British Prime Minister, Member of Parliament [6]
References
[edit]- ^ "King Edward VI Preparatory School".
- ^ "The History of Our School | About Us | KES Prep| Southampton".
- ^ "King Edward VI Preparatory School on Tatler Address Book".
- ^ "King Edward VI Preparatory School, Romsey - Hampshire & Isle of Wight | Muddy Stilettos".
- ^ "Romsey: King Edward VI Preparatory School holds Language Day". Daily Echo. Southampton: Newsquest. 18 November 2024. Retrieved 6 February 2025.
- ^ "Meet the chancellor: the real Rishi Sunak, by the people who know him best". The Times. London. 16 September 2020. Retrieved 6 February 2025.
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