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King Edward's School Bath

HMC Co-Educational Day School for ages 3–18, with a strong academic tradition in the heart of Bath.

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King Edward's School Bath

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King Edward’s School (KES) in Bath is a Premier co-educational day school (ages 3-18) located in Somerset known for high academic achievement and a welcoming holistic environment. Founded in 1552, it serves over 1,100 pupils with strong pastoral care, extensive extracurricular, opportunities, and excellent exam results, consistently ranking among top schools in the South West

Community: Known for a “family” atmosphere, promoting inclusivity, ambition, and a £1.3m+ bursary program

Structure: Comprises Pre-Prep & Nursery, Junior School, and Senior School.

Admissions: Primary intake at Year 7, with smaller intakes in Years 8–10.

Academic Performance (2025): 90% of A Level entries achieved A*–B grades (62% A*/A).

Fees (Per Term): £3,495 to £6,040.

Co-curricular: Strong offerings in sport, music, art, and drama.

Key Features & Strengths

Opportunities: A wide range of extracurricular activities designed to nurture, passion and creativity

Academic Excellence: Consistently ranked as a leading independent school in the South West, with high performance in both A-Levels and GCSEs.

Pastoral Care: A “family” atmosphere with dedicated pastoral support programs.

Facilities: A 14-acre site on North Road with impressive playing fields in Bathampton.

Admissions: While selective, the school seeks to foster a diverse community, offering significant financial support through bursaries.

“I would like to welcome you most warmly to the website of King Edward’s, Bath’s oldest school. Founded in 1552, KES has held a special place in this wonderful city for well over four and a half centuries and is now firmly established as one of the leading schools in the south-west of England.”

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