THE KING EDWARD VI GRAMMAR SCHOOL, LOUTH in Lincolnshire, Louth

Education Centre Information: The King Edward VI Grammar School, Louth:

Establishment Type:Foundation School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Lincolnshire
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: None
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 813
Number of boys: 402
Number of girls: 411
Admissions: Selective
Age Range: 11-18
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

The origins of The King Edward VI Grammar School, Louth can be traced back to 1276. Nearly £4 million has been spent on new buildings in the last 20 years. Extra-curricular provision includes exchanges and cultural visits abroad, sports, the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme, and concert tours abroad by the school choirs and orchestras. The school encourages its pupils to become involved in voluntary activities outside the classroom. It has an excellent reputation for musical and dramatic provision, with more than 200 musicians taking part in musical activities each week; annual production at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Success in sports such as netball, hockey, football for boys and girls, basketball, rugby, tennis and cricket. Flourishing Combined Cadet Force. Specialist science college status from September 2003. Over-subscribed, with more than two applications per place. Sportsmark (2003); DfES achievement award (2003). Ethos: 'We value academic success and we aim to offer every pupil an all-round education, developing a range of talents, skills and qualities that will make them a responsible citizen of the future'.