King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford

The school's website states: 'Our overarching mission is for all KEGS students to be nurtured as uniquely talented individuals, finding fulfilment through their love of learning and the exploration of the furthest reaches of their intellectual, creative, physical and emotional capabilities.

Our students will be guided and challenged to become principled global citizens, committed to making a contribution to the communities in which they live, to economic and environmental sustainability, and to tackling poverty and intolerance.

Enabled by a philosophy of ‘learning without limits’ students will be central to their own learning, striving to achieve at the highest possible level in an environment of mutual trust and respect that allows the ‘KEGS spirit’ to flourish. Students will develop as independent life-long learners, creative risk-takers and innovators.

 They will be leaders and team-players, as well as confident individuals who set themselves challenging personal and professional life goals.'

KEGS is proud of its range of lunchtime and after-school clubs and activities. There are orchestras and choirs, ensembles, concerts, musicals and plays. There are regular fixtures at local and national level against other schools for all age groups in the major team games (rugby, cricket, football, tennis, athletics, basketball, badminton and table-tennis).

Diverse activities offered include a flourishing Combined Cadet Force (CCF), the KEGS Corps of Drums, the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme and the Young Engineers Club. There are numerous other clubs and societies, such as chess, quiz teams, language clubs, community service, fundraising for charity, debating club, arts clubs and local, national and international visits and trips and foreign exchanges. KEGS has partner schools around the world and its close proximity to Europe means that the school has a particularly strong programme of cultural and educational activities abroad.

Please see the school's website for further information (direct link below in 'Useful Links').

NB: whilst every care has been taken to ensure accuracy of data please check with the school or county for up to date information.