King Edward's School
Bath and North East Somerset, South West · BA2 6HU
Founded in 1552, King Edward's School traces a long history in Bath and North East Somerset, where it now educates around 873 pupils across an unusually broad 3-18 age range. As one of the larger independent schools in its area, it earned an "excellent" judgement from the ISI for both education quality and pupil personal development, with compliance standards met. Roughly £1.3 million in bursary funding sits at the centre of the school's ethos, opening the doors more widely than fees alone might suggest. With a sixth form of 246 and academic scholarships on offer, the school caters to families seeking continuity from the early years through to university entry.
873
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£22,140
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 3-18
- Pupils
- 873
- Location
- Bath and North East Somerset, South West
- Website
- www.kesbath.com
- Telephone
- 01225 464313
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Headmaster Mr Martin Boden
Latest results
Attainment 8
23
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
GCSE grade 9-7
77%
A-level A*-A
62%
A-level A*-B
90%
Teaching & academics
At A-level, results are strong: 62% of grades reach A*-A and 90% A*-B, supported by a wide subject menu spanning sciences, languages, humanities and creative fields, alongside the option to sit an EPQ. At GCSE, 77% of grades fall in the 9-7 band, indicating a high-achieving cohort at the top end. Around 16% of pupils receive SEN support, a notable proportion that suggests attention to individual learning needs.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 246
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 15.93%
- EHC plans
- 0.42%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Sport
Main sports
Beyond the classroom
Sport is well established, with rugby, netball, hockey and cricket forming the core team offering for both boys and girls. The breadth of GCSE and A-level subjects, from Classical Greek and Latin to drama, music and design, points to a culture that values academic and creative range beyond the core curriculum.
Ethos & heritage
- Founded
- 1552
- Boarding
- No
Mobile phone policy
Pupils in years 7 to 11 are required to keep their phones switched off and stored in a locked Yondr pouch whilst on the school site. Sixth form pupils are permitted to use their phone in the sixth form centre only.
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £21,762 - £22,140
- Bursaries up to
- 100% of fees
Bursaries are at the heart of school's ethos with about £1.3 million of financial support available
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 13 January 2026
The last word
A long-established, academically ambitious co-educational school whose substantial bursary provision reflects a genuine commitment to access. Families drawn to strong A-level outcomes and a full 3-18 journey will find plenty to consider here.
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King Edward's School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is King Edward's School located?
King Edward's School is located at North Road, Bath, BA2 6HU.
What type of school is King Edward's School?
King Edward's School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South West.
How many pupils attend King Edward's School?
King Edward's School has approximately 873 pupils on roll.
What is King Edward's School's inspection rating?
King Edward's School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 13 January 2026.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.