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KES states that it’s a school for ‘adventurous minds’ and we agree. The engaging curriculum, wide creative arts offering and host of clubs, trips and academic competitions, should kindle curiosity and a love of learning in all pupils.
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Overview & data
- Pupil numbers
- 281 ·
- Religion
- Non-denom
- Fees
- £14,454 - £17,208 pa
- Linked schools
Headteacher
Head teacher
Mr Sean Price
Since 2024, Sean Price, BA (English language studies, Cardiff) and PGCE, University of Bath. After a brief stint in a sales role, Mr Price cut his teeth at a primary school close to Bath before swiftly moving to Westonbirt Prep School. Started as
Entrance
Entry into the pre-school nursery (term-time only) and reception is via a one-hour play and stay session. For entry into years 1 and 2, it’s a full taster day. At this point school is looking to confirm children will flourish in the KES school
- Open days
- October, February and May (Pre-Prep only)
Exit
Nearly all (90 per cent) at the pre-prep will move to the junior school. Anyone who may not cope with the slightly pacier than usual curriculum (luckily a rare occurrence) is informed well in advance. Vast majority move from the junior school to the
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Teaching & learning
Mobile phone policy
A clear mobile phone policy is a really important part of modern schooling. This school has provided us with their policy.
Mobile phone policy
Provided by the school and not part of our review Pre-prep and nursery: Pupils are not permitted to bring mobile phones into school. Junior: Pupils are not allowed mobile phones in school. Any used for transport before or after school are collected and stored in the school office during the day.
Pupils
Money matters
Good value compared to others locally and few hidden extras (except lunch and the usual music lessons). No scholarships or bursaries – these start in the senior school.
- Fee information
- £14,454 - £17,208 pa
Our view
The two sections of the school, the pre-prep and the junior, are housed in different sites across the city. Is this an issue? Absolutely not was the resounding feeling once we had visited. In fact, the school has played a blinder and used it to its
The last word
KES states that it’s a school for ‘adventurous minds’ and we agree. The engaging curriculum, wide creative arts offering and host of clubs, trips and academic competitions, should kindle curiosity and a love of learning in all pupils.
