King Edward's School (Bath) A GSG School
- King Edward's School (Bath)
North Road
Bath
Somerset
BA2 6HU - Head: Mr Martin Boden
- T 01225 464313
- F 01225 481363
- E [email protected]
- W www.kesbath.com/
- A mainstream independent school for pupils aged from 11 to 18 with a linked junior school
- Boarding: No
- Local authority: Bath and North East Somerset
- Pupils: 905; sixth formers: 280
- Religion: Non-denominational
- Fees: £20,826 - £21,186 pa (last updated on 14/01/2025)
- Open days: See website for open day events and individual visits
- Review: View The Good Schools Guide Review
- Linked schools: King Edward’s Junior & Pre-Prep (Bath)
What The Good Schools Guide says..
The reputation that KES is solely driven by its academic provision is categorically a thing of the past. The creative curriculum is enriching, their sporting prowess top notch, there’s masses of co-curricular on offer and a pastoral programme to help any struggling teen. We felt it was rather like a ‘grammar plus’ school – yes, it’s academically selective and there’s a drive for all to perform but this is balanced by a huge effort to nurture the whole child…
What the school says...
As the city’s former grammar school, King Edward’s School has a very healthy tradition of nurturing academic excellence and ambition, reflected these days in the School’s consistently outstanding results which help to rank KES as one of the leading schools of its kind in the country and one of the top performing schools of any kind in the South West of England. Our pupils are bright, inquisitive and aspirational, but they also have their feet firmly on the ground and understand that individual excellence shines most brightly in the service of the collective team effort.
The ethos of the School is one that encourages 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.
As a family of three schools, the Pre-Prep, Junior and Senior sections of King Edward's offer an inspiring and supportive environment for children aged 3 to 18. Some join us just for the Sixth Form, many stay for their entire school career. All pupils are encouraged to be the best they can be and all are nurtured along the pathway to leading happy, fulfilled and successful lives at school and beyond. ...Read more
Do you know this school?
The schools we choose, and what we say about them, are founded on parents’ views. If you know this school, please share your views with us.
Please login to post a comment.
Other features
All-through school (for example 3-18 years). - An all-through school covers junior and senior education. It may start at 3 or 4, or later, and continue through to 16 or 18. Some all-through schools set exams at 11 or 13 that pupils must pass to move on.
What The Good Schools Guide says
Headmaster
Since 2008, Martin Boden PGCE, MA. Worked in education since graduating from Cambridge, initially teaching languages and games at Bolton School before moving to Cheadle Hulme School. After a stint at Bradford Grammar School as head of modern languages, he moved to King Edward’s in 2005 as director of studies before taking on the headship a few years later. He continues to teach German A level, which is an important way of him feeling connected to his students and the teaching profession.
Mr Boden is an ideal fit for King Edward’s School. He has the intellectual heft, with his Cambridge degree and sharp mind, to lead a school that has a reputation for academic success. However, this is tempered by his northern roots and down to earth nature which help...
Subscribe now for instant access to read The Good Schools Guide review.
Already subscribed? Login here.
Overall school performance (for comparison or review only)
Results by exam and subject
Subject results
Entry/Exit
Special Education Needs
King Edward’s School is an academically selective school which admits pupils on the basis of ability shown in an entrance test, school reports and interviews. Both at the application stage and also later in the admissions process parents are given the opportunity, and indeed urged, to notify the school of any special educational needs or disability affecting their child of which the School should be aware. The school is keenly aware that addressing individual learning needs is key to pupil success and the Learning Support Department is an integral part of the school. Screening tests are used to help identify any specific needs which are then monitored through Learning Support and the pastoral system. Specialist teaching provision can be provided to support a variety of individual needs. A triad of support featuring: parents, staff and professionals, together with, Individual Pupil Profiles, differentiation in class and regular staff training, ensures needs are met.
| Condition | Provision for in school |
|---|---|
| ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Might cover/be referred to as;
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), PDA , Social skills, Sensory processing disorder |
Y |
| HI - Hearing Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
Hearing Impairment, HI - Hearing Impairment |
Y |
| MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Learning needs, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty |
|
| MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment, Sensory processing |
|
| OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability
Might cover/be referred to as;
Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic , OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability, Tics, Tourettes |
|
| PD - Physical Disability
Might cover/be referred to as;
PD - Physical Disability |
Y |
| PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay, PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty |
|
| SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Might cover/be referred to as;
Anxiety , Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health, SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health, Trauma |
Y |
| SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication
Might cover/be referred to as;
DLD - Developmental Language Disorder, Selective mutism, SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication |
Y |
| SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Complex needs, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty, Cerebral Palsy (CP) |
|
| SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Auditory Processing, DCD, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting, Other specific learning difficulty, SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) |
Y |
| VI - Visual Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
Special facilities for Visually Impaired, VI - Visual Impairment |
Y |
Who came from where
| School | Year | Places | Scholarships | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward’s Junior & Pre-Prep (Bath) | 2024 | 90% to the senior school | ||
| Kingswood Preparatory School | 2024 | 3 | 2 | 2 Academic Scholarships |
The Good Schools Guide newsletter
Educational insight in your inbox. Sign up for our popular newsletters.