King Edward’s School, Bath is one of the top academic independent day Schools in the UK for girls and boys aged 3 to 18 years. The recent Independent School Inspectorate report judged King Edward’s School to be ‘outstanding’ with one of the best reports in the country.

The School provides a distinctive and stimulating environment for children from a variety of backgrounds, in which each individual is encouraged to strive for excellence and to acquire a lifelong passion for knowledge, discovery and adventure. There is a broad and dynamic curriculum and a host of extra curricular activities to interest and enrich the lives of all pupils. This is underpinned by ‘outstanding’ pastoral care, amongst the best Schools in Avon and the surrounding area.

Pupils achieve outstanding success in many areas. The strength of music in the school is reflected in the excellent levels of public performances, the considerable success in examinations and the regularity with which pupils gather honours at regional music festivals. The School has an outstanding dramatic tradition, with two or more major productions a year, an Art Department which is a centre of excellence and a tradition of sporting success, with many pupils representing their sport at both regional and national levels.

The facilities are excellent, with a state-of-the-art academic centre for science, geography, modern foreign languages and IT, a stylish sixth form learning and social centre, a new Science laboratory at the Junior School and a Learning Discovery IT Suite and sensory garden at the Pre-Prep.

King Edward’s is committed to ensuring that all children with academic potential have the opportunity to become part of the school. There are bursaries available as well as scholarships and special talent awards in art, drama, music and sport for pupils.

What makes the School so special is passionate teaching, pupils who are motivated learners with a determination to achieve their goals and pursue their interests. 

To arrange a visit please contact our Registrar on Tel: 01225 464313 or Email: admissions@kesbath.com

Forthcoming Open Events

Sixth Form Open Evening

Friday 24^th September 6 – 8pm

Senior, Junior & Pre-Prep Open Morning

Saturday 25^th September 9am – 12 noon

Entry into the Senior School follows a successful performance in the Entrance Examination. Pupils may join at Year 7, 8, 9 and 10 depending upon results in their Entrance Examination and availability of places.

Visits  

We would warmly encourage you to see the school on a normal working day. This will give you an excellent opportunity to see the School in action, a chance to ask any questions you may have about the curriculum and the school in general and an opportunity to appreciate the unique character of King Edward’s School. 

If you would like a prospectus, to arrange a visit or to register your child for the Entrance Examination please contact the Registrar, Senior School, details below.

Senior School Sixth Form, Year 12

A significant number of pupils join the School at Sixth Form level. Places for direct entry into Year 12 will be offered on the basis of a report from the pupil’s present school and a series of short interviews with the Headmaster, the Head of Sixth Form (Years 12 and 13) or a Senior Tutor, and two or three Heads of Department. Applicants are expected to reach a target for entry consisting of grade ‘C’ or above in English Language and Maths at GCSE; ‘B’ grades or above (ideally 'A' or above) in the subjects chosen for AS level, or allied subjects, in the case of Economics and Business Studies, Theatre Studies and Sports Studies, and a minimum points score of 54 (taken from the best 9 subjects), with 8 points for an 'A*', 7 for an 'A', 6 for a 'B'and 5 for a 'C'. 'D' grades and below, and short courses, are not counted.

A* = 8 points, A = 7 points, B = 6 points, C = 5 points

Pupils are also expected to sign a ‘Code of Conduct’, copies of which are available in advance.

To register for entry to King Edward’s School Sixth Form please contact the Registrar, Senior School.

King Edward’s School is committed to supporting talented boys and girls, especially from the maintained sector, whose parents would otherwise be unable to fund the fees.
 

Year 7 (11+)

Academic Scholarships, Special Talent awards and bursaries are available.

Scholarships and Special Talent Awards

There is no separate examination, Scholarships will be awarded at 11+ entry for academic excellence. Special Talent awards are for candidates who show outstanding talent in either art, drama, music or sport. A pupil with a Scholarship may also hold a Bursary Award, as these are income related.

Special Talent Awards

Applicants must demonstrate considerable achievements or outstanding potential in one of the areas listed below

.        Art

.        Drama

.        Music

.        Sport

Children may apply to one of these Special Talent fields only. For further details please contact the Registrar

Sixth Form/Year 12 Entrance Awards

There are substantial Entrance Awards available for those who excel in their academic pursuits. These are awarded at the discretion of the Headmaster and are based on proven excellence in academic or other pursuits.   

Bringing your daughter or son to King Edward’s School for their education is a decision that will benefit them hugely for their rest of their lives.  However, it also represents a significant financial commitment on your part which should not be underestimated.

At King Edward’s School, we recognise this commitment and always aim to obtain the best possible value out of the fee income we receive in the provision of an all-round education for our pupils.  As a Charity, the School is non-profit-making, and all surpluses are therefore reinvested in the premises, facilities and equipment needed to support that education in all its aspects. 

Since its establishment in 1552 the School has a long and proud tradition of providing education for able pupils from less well-off families and a main purpose of the Charity is to provide financial support for parents towards the cost of fees through a programme of means-tested bursaries for entrants to King Edward’s Senior School.

Bursaries

·        Entry at Year 7

Entrance Bursaries: each year the School awards approximately 10 pupils Entrance Bursaries of amounts ranging between 10% and 100% of the annual fee, with any award assessed on the family’s individual financial circumstances and ability to pay.  All pupils applying to join the School in Year 7 are eligible to apply. 

Once awarded, unless parental circumstances change, Entrance Bursaries can normally continue through the child’s time at the School up to and including Year 13, subject to an annual review. Bursaries may be varied up or down if parents’ financial circumstances alter. The School endeavours to increase the award proportionately in line with year on year fee increases, although this is dependent on the School’s economic and financial circumstances and therefore cannot be guaranteed.   

Within the Entrance Bursary Awards up to 4 pupils are eligible for a special award of 50% of the annual fee, and these are awarded to the most able pupils coming from a State School into Year 7, whose families would not normally be able to afford a private education.  These are also means-tested, in line with our charitable objects, and as with the Entrance Bursaries can continue through to Year 13.  It is possible for this award to be supplemented by a normal Entrance Bursary to offer up to 100% assistance.

·        Entry at Sixth Form

Sixth Form Bursaries: as well as the existing Entrance Bursaries that can continue into the Sixth Form, the equivalent of six further places is available for new entrants into the Sixth Form.  These are also means-tested Bursaries and awards can range from 10-100% of the annual fee and, as with the Entrance Bursaries, will generally increase proportionately to the following year’s fee increase.  Whilst these Bursaries are primarily aimed at external applicants from State Schools, consideration will also be given in exceptional circumstances to applications from existing pupils not currently in receipt of an Entrance Bursary.

·        The Bursary Application Process

Parents wishing to apply for a bursary may indicate their interest on the application form. The necessary forms to apply for a bursary will then be sent out as requested. Please note that bursaries are financially means tested. Further information is available from the Bursar’s Office, Stewart Building, King Edward’s School, North Road, Bath BA2 6HU or by telephone on 01225 464313

·         Award Decisions

Bursary awards are made on the basis of an assessment of the family’s financial circumstances, including their savings, investments and realisable assets, as well as their income, major outgoings, the size of their family, any other persons dependent on them and other similar factors.

All assessments and awards are determined jointly by the Headmaster and Bursar, and decisions are communicated either prior to, or at the same time as, the offer of a place at the School.  In the event of places/offers not being accepted the Bursary applications can be revisited to use the full budget and/or be used for late applicants.

·        Situations of temporary financial hardship

Many families can experience unexpected financial difficulties such as redundancy, bereavement, loss of a business, and the School will always do whatever we can to try to help.  However, it is important that such issues are recognised and addressed earlier rather than later. We therefore urge parents to contact the Bursar or Headmaster as soon as there is a problem or potential difficulty with the payment of fees, so that we can work together on temporary, short-term or longer-term solutions that will work in the best interests of your child’s education. All situations will be dealt with sympathetically and in total confidence.

For further information please contact the Senior School Bursar