King Edwards VI Stourbridge college

Hi! I'm currently in year 13 at king eds. The college is not as bad as you think. I went to the college not knowing anyone and soon made lots of friends, everyone is so nice and in the same boat. Facilities wise, all subjects provide loads of support in and out of lessons. Most teachers are friendly and really care about you as a person and are willing to help with anything. Going to King eds was the best decision I made

Hi I've had an interview with king edwards Stourbridge, all went well but after the interview my father showed me some threads on this website about how bad the college is and how you don't make friends and how the facilities are terrible.

I'm not going to believe it until I hear from someone there myself, so is it really that bad that you don't make friends? And how are the art and science facilities? To be honest I'm having second thoughts about going there, especially that none of my friends are applying.

I recommend you don't go there but its your choice.

I got into there last year, and it was awful. I pulled out and went back to school, which despite everyone telling me not to, was the best decision I ever made. I left a lot of my friends there and they don't seem to be enjoying it if I'm honest.

For me here was the issues I had with the place:

- Teachers weren't that great, and although you're on a first-name terms with them, there's too many students for you get a 1:1 time with them. Plus if you do ever get 1:1, they don't turn up.

- They make you sign up to all these extra circulars, which look good, but when you're doing your A-Levels you're better off spending that time studying.

- Cramped! It was ridiculously hard to get down the corridors. Then the classrooms are small, yet they pack as many people in as they can. It's very uncomfortable.

- Teachers have been known to take long leaves off, meaning you have to learn by yourself.

I don't want this to sway your judgement entirely, since it has a good reputation. But seriously going for a look round when college is in session, or go to the welcome to college day if possible.

The main reason people go to King Eds is that they want the reputation. My friends who stayed there are really regretting their decision and want to move back to school sixth form or go to a different college. In terms of grades, my friends at sixth form seem to be outperforming my friends that went to King Eds, which is quite surprising but it's worth noting that.

Good luck with your decision. Feel free to ask any questions.

Stourbridge College is not really the best but it's ok.

King Eds in Stourbridge is not as good as it was due to government cuts in 16+ education, but it is still the best in Dudley

aside from Old Swinford.
I would not worry, you will have a great time there I am sure.

Okay, thank you - do you think king eds would be the best option then?

I know this was five years ago and was wondering if you ever went??? I go there now and leave in May and I cannot WAIT ! honestly the worst place of education ever and I can’t believe I didn’t have the power to drop out and go somewhere else when I could. Especially the art department. Since Bethan left they have employed the worst teacher . The college is more favourable towards students who are pro uni and leave the minority who want to choose a different path in the dark... basically the security is shambles (drug dealers being smuggled in) and weird things like people videoing other in the toilets doing oral sex 😭😭😭😂 just wanna know what went wrong cuz I though I would come here because it was a “good college”

i genuinely feel for youuuuu
I went to king Ed's for 3 months last year then moved colleges cause I hated it so much (I'm in year 13 now like you)
I went there cause I thought it was a good college but boy was I wrong

I know this was five years ago and was wondering if you ever went??? I go there now and leave in May and I cannot WAIT ! honestly the worst place of education ever and I can’t believe I didn’t have the power to drop out and go somewhere else when I could. Especially the art department. Since Bethan left they have employed the worst teacher . The college is more favourable towards students who are pro uni and leave the minority who want to choose a different path in the dark... basically the security is shambles (drug dealers being smuggled in) and weird things like people videoing other in the toilets doing oral sex 😭😭😭😂 just wanna know what went wrong cuz I though I would come here because it was a “good college”

Hey, I’m currently a year 12 at king eds and I personally hate it. I’ve got a meeting tomorrow as I want to leave at Easter as I’m going to go to Dudley sixth in September and restart my Alevels. I don’t necessarily think the school is that bad, I just definitley picked the wrong A levels

Awhh sorry to hear that! I would definitely recommend that you leave if you genuinely hate it because even though you only have a year left, it’s not worth it if your gonna be hating it everyday because it could effect you mentally like it did to me I know loads of people that go Dudley sixth and they love it so I hope you do too! Good Luck! Xxx