King Edward VI Grammar School

In the late 1960s, I studied A level Chem, Physics and Maths. Many happy experiences particularly sport in those days. Back then the Physics teacher doubled as career advisor. He told me my P & C were ok but my maths was weak. Since I wanted Uni, he suggested Metallurgy, which I’d never heard of. Brunel accepted me and I transformed from a moderate/poor A level student to gaining a First Class Honours Degree. From this I had careers in Technical, Production, Sales and Consultancy. Never had the motivation to thank the teacher who is obviously now deceased.

Use to be a good school - hasnt been for several years now. Head has basically been sacked, many subjects taught by non-specialist teachers, 6th form numbers falling through the floor because the kids vote with their feet. Enrichment usually means kids sitting about doing nothing or doing extra maths. The limited available trips are only for rich kids and PE staff (Disneyland and skiing every year). Staff are unhelpful, unresponsive. The school is shabby and permanently dirty.

I started in 2019 when I was in year 7 and I loved it, the classes are interesting and fun, there's a wide range of school clubs and the teachers are very enthusiastic.