Address: King Edward’s School, North Road, Bath BA2 6HU
Website: kesbath.com
Founded: 1552
Pupils: 1,194, coed aged 3-18
Termly Fees: £3,495-£6,040
Head Teacher: Mr Martin Boden MA
Religious Affiliation: Non-denominational
Entrance Procedure: Non-selective early years; then via assessment and interview
School Visits: Whole school open days in autumn and spring, with individual visits available
Contact: [email protected] or 01225 820 399
The Curriculum
A broad and engaging curriculum with the results to prove it, as KES is consistently among the top five independent schools in the south west (based on A level results), according to The Sunday Times Parent Power Survey.
Sport & The Arts
The school’s eclectic and wide ranging cocurricular provision is ‘outstanding’, notes the ISI, and reflects the school’s stated aim to encourage pupils to acquire a lifelong passion for knowledge, discovery and adventure. From Lego robotics to esports and yoga to Model United Nations, there is something for everyone.
Pastoral Care
King Edward’s is a happy school, where the social and emotional wellbeing of pupils is central. Staff get to know pupils well and build open and trusting relationships so that they can flourish, succeed and develop into spirited, thoughtful and confident young adults. The school values tolerance and kindness, and works hard to develop resilience and independence.
Exit Destinations
Over 50 percent of students go on to the UK’s top 20 universities, with 70 percent heading to Russell Group. Pupils attend Oxford and Cambridge as well as destinations in the US. Among the most popular university destinations are Exeter, Manchester, Leeds, UCL, Bristol, Edinburgh and King’s College London. Other notable university destinations include Imperial College London, St Andrews, LSE, Durham, Southampton, Warwick, Birmingham, York and Wiltshire College.
Head Teacher’s Philosophy
To encourage all pupils to play as hard as they work and to make the most of all the wonderful opportunities here, both in and out of the classroom, that enable them to grow and thrive within a supportive and caring framework. We set the bar high, but we also give our pupils all the tools that they need to reach those ambitious standards. We aim to foster talent in all its forms and to open doors to enquiry and discovery. Independent-mindedness and creative spirit are strong suits, but so too is the sense of community that seeks to respect and value all its members.
