• King Edward VI High School for Girls is scholarly, ambitious and inspiring, putting the joy of learning at the centre of school life.

• Will suit academically ambitious families seeking a girls' day school where scholarship, confidence and intellectual energy are central.

Admissions at King Edward VI High School for Girls are clearly competitive and academically focused, with a formal 11+ process and the chance to express interest in assisted places or music scholarships from the outset. This is a school for girls who actively want intellectual stretch rather than a softer, less exacting senior-school experience.

Scholarships and assisted places are a visible part of the admissions picture here, particularly for families seeking high academic ambition with financial support where relevant. Even so, the core attraction is the school's scholarly culture and girls-only academic environment.

The overall picture is strongest when read through the school's academic seriousness and its own language about the joy of learning and scholarship. Parents should still visit to judge whether the culture feels inspiring and humane as well as high performing.