The Paragon School
Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, South West · BA2 4LT
A small Christian prep in Bath, The Paragon educates boys and girls from age three through to eleven, with just 231 children on roll. That intimate scale is matched by a pupil-to-teacher ratio of around eight to one, among the lowest a parent is likely to encounter. The Independent Schools Inspectorate awarded the school its highest grade of "excellent", both overall and specifically for pupils' personal development, and found it fully compliant with regulatory standards. Nearly a quarter of pupils receive some form of SEN support, suggesting a school accustomed to looking after a range of individual needs.
231
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£16,685
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 3-11
- Pupils
- 231
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 8
- Location
- Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, South West
- Website
- https://www.priorparkcollege.com/
- Telephone
- 01225 310837
Headteacher
Head Malcolm Bond
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Teaching & academics
With an ISI rating of "excellent", The Paragon offers a strong foundation across the primary years and prepares pupils for 11+ entry. The remarkably low pupil-to-teacher ratio of around eight to one allows close attention and pacing suited to each child. A SEN support figure of nearly 25 per cent indicates real capacity to accommodate pupils who learn in different ways.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 24.68%
- EHC plans
- 2.16%
Beyond the classroom
The school's recognition for "excellent" personal development points to a culture that values children's growth beyond the classroom. Its firm stance against mobile and smart devices, backed by support for the Smartphone Free Childhood movement, reflects a deliberate effort to protect attention and play.
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- Christian
- Boarding
- No
Mobile phone policy
Mobile/smart devices including phones and watches are not allowed. Pupils needing to carry one must hand in to reception on arrival. School supports Smartphone Free Childhood movement.
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £14,630 - £16,685
School may help families that fall on hard times
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 24 June 2025
The last word
A small, close-knit prep where excellent inspection grades meet an unusually generous staffing ratio. Families drawn to a screen-free, pastorally minded start to schooling will find much to like.
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The Paragon School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is The Paragon School located?
The Paragon School is located at Lyncombe House, Lyncombe Vale, Bath, BA2 4LT.
What type of school is The Paragon School?
The Paragon School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South West.
How many pupils attend The Paragon School?
The Paragon School has approximately 231 pupils on roll.
What is The Paragon School's inspection rating?
The Paragon School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 24 June 2025.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.