King Edward VI Aston School is leading State Secondary school in Birmingham. This is a Selective school for kids age 11 to 18 years. Gender - Boys
They are one of the twelve schools in Birmingham that are supported by the charity, the Schools of King Edward VI in Birmingham. The school has been part of the Aston community since 1883 and has strong links with many local schools and organisations primarily through the work of the school’s Sports Partnership. They have the highest expectations of our students, not only in their academic performance, but in their commitment to extra-curricular activities be it in sport, drama, music or wider community service. By the age of eighteen we expect all Aston students to be articulate, well-educated young men, capable of independent thought with the confidence and flexibility to face future challenges. Our latest Ofsted inspection report described our provision as outstanding across all areas of the judgement.
Key stage 3
In years 7, 8 and 9, all pupils study the full breadth of the curriculum including lessons in Art, Fine art and Photography, Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Technology(Design, Food and Engineering, English with drama, Geography, History, Mathematics, Music, Physics, Physical education and Games, PSHE, Religious education and two languages chosen from French, German and Mandarin. A discrete lesson of PSHE is taught in form groups once per week and delivered by the Head of year in Year 7 and a PSHE specialist teacher in Years 8 and 9.
Key Stage 4
In years 10 and 11 all students study the core subjects of Physical education, Games, and PSHE; and the GCSE subjects of English language, English literature, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Religious education. They also have a choice of an additional three GCSEs from French, German, Mandarin, History, Geography, Art, Photography, Music, Computer Science, Design technology and PE. A discrete lesson of PSHE is taught in form groups once per week and delivered by a PSHE specialist teacher in Years 10 and 11.
Key stage 5
All of the A Level courses follow a two-year linear format with the final assessment taking place at the end of the course. They offer flexible option groups to allow students to combine study of arts and sciences. In addition to subjects offered at GCSE, Economics, Further mathematics, Psychology and Philosophy can be studied to A Level.
Sixth Form
They are proud of the thoughtful, hardworking and well-rounded young men that we nurture. Our students are able to pursue a range of subjects that they love, ably guided and instructed by passionate and knowledgeable staff. Alongside academic prowess, our students can gain invaluable extra- and supra-curricular experience. There are a plethora of house competitions, music ensembles, enrichment opportunities, sports and clubs to enhance the Sixth Form experience, as well as numerous roles to enable them to develop their skill sets.
Extra-curricular
Extra-curricular activities are a key feature in a student’s time at Aston. They play an important role in broadening his personal and cultural development. There are numerous extra-curricular opportunities for students to participate in before school, during lunchtime or after school for all ages and all abilities. Students are encouraged to participate in a wide variety of activities outside of their timetabled curriculum lessons. Each year this includes trips, sports competitions, residentials, visiting speakers, STEM experiences and theatre companies, as well as weekly clubs which are advertised to the student every term. From sporting and creative activities to academic societies there is something to interest everyone.
Sport
The importance of regular physical education and sporting opportunity is recognised at Aston. The PE and games curriculum provides opportunity for all pupils to develop mentally, physically and socially. Students grow in confidence, acquire leadership skills and learn lifelong healthy lifestyles and habits. The PE department aims to provide opportunity for all students, of all abilities, to represent the school in a variety of sports.
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