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 Wiltshire.

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. The Senior School is situated on a fourteen acre site at North Road, on the south-eastern slopes overlooking the beautiful city of Bath. The main playing fields, comprising 17 acres, are attractively situated at one end of the Limpley Stoke valley, about a mile from the School. An All Weather Synthetic Pitch on the main School site has proved invaluable for hockey and tennis, and as an intensively used practice area for games.

The Rutherford Sports Hall and netball courts are situated at the lower part of the site together with a state-of-the-art academic centre for science, geography, modern foreign languages and IT.

Art and Photography, Design and Technology are housed in an extended and modernised custom-built suite of studios adjacent the stylish sixth form learning and social centre. Also recently refurbished in recent years is Nethersole House, at the top of the site, which provides suited accommodation for Psychology, Business Studies and Economics, History, Classics and Religious Studies.

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. 

Pupils join King Edward's from a wide area including Bath and its environs and from many Wiltshire Schools.To arrange a visit please contact our Registrar on Tel: 01225 464313 or Email: admissions@kesbath.com

Entry requirements for King Edward’s Senior School
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.  

Entrance Examination to the Senior School Saturday 21 January 2012
To register your child for the Examination, please complete the Registration Form together with the Registration Fee, by Monday 5^th December, 2011, as this helps us considerably with the administration connected with the Entrance Examination and interviews. You will then be sent further details.

Registration Form
Please find a copy of the Senior School Registration Form attached below.

For further information please contact our Registrar, Senior 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.

Telephone  01225 464313
Fax  01225 481363
Email admissions@kesbath.com
Postal Address
King Edward’s Senior School, North Road, Bath, BA2 6HU

Entry requirements for King Edward’s Sixth Form
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.

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. 

Sixth Form Main Interview Morning Saturday 19 November, 2011
The closing date for registrations to be considered for this day is Friday 4^th November, 2011. A further and smaller allocation of places may be offered, on a similar basis in the Spring of 2012.

Registration Form
Please find a copy of the Sixth Form Registration Form attached below.

For further information please contact our Registrar, Senior School & Sixth Form
If you would like a prospectus, to arrange a visit or to register for the Sixth Form Main Interview Morning please contact the Registrar, Senior School & Sixth Form, details below.

Registrar, Senior School & Sixth Form
Telephone  01225 464313
Fax  01225 481363
Email admissions@kesbath.com
Postal Address
King Edward’s Senior School, North Road, Bath, BA2 6HU

A Visit to the King Edward’s School

Individual Tours are available throughout the year
At King Edward’s School we believe that the only way really to discover the ethos and spirit of a school is to visit.

We are always very happy to arrange a visit for you throughout term time.  A tour of the school will normally be with one of our pupils, followed by an introduction to the Head. You should allow at least an hour and a half to two hours for your visit.

To contact the Registrar, please telephone 01225 464313 or email: admissions@kesbath.com

Open Mornings
 We also hold regular Open Mornings throughout the year which also enable families to look around the School, talk to teachers and pupils and get a feel for the special atmosphere of King Edward’s School. 

The next open mornings are as follows: 

Pre-Prep and Nursery Open Morning
Wednesday 7^th March 2012, 9 - 12 noon
For further details please contact the Pre-Prep and Nursery on Tel: 01225 421681 or Email: pre-pre@kesbath.com 

Junior School Open Morning
Thursday 9^th March 2012, 9 – 12 noon
For further details please contact the Junior School on Tel: 01225 463218 or Email: junior@kesbath.com 

The closing date for registrations to be considered for this day is Friday 4^th November, 2011. A further and smaller allocation of places may be offered, on a similar basis in the Spring of 2012.

Registration Form
Please find a copy of the Sixth Form Registration Form attached below. 

Entry requirements for King Edward’s Sixth Form
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.

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. 

For further information please contact our Registrar, Senior School & Sixth Form
If you would like a prospectus, to arrange a visit or to register for the Sixth Form Main Interview Morning please contact the Registrar, Senior School & Sixth Form, details below.

Registrar, Senior School & Sixth Form
Telephone  01225 464313
Fax  01225 481363
Email admissions@kesbath.com
Postal Address
King Edward’s Senior School, North Road, Bath, BA2 6HU

We shall be holding a special ‘Teach-in’, between 9.00am – 12.30pn to assist Year 7 applicants to the Senior School from local schools who may be unfamiliar with this particular form of examination. Senior Staff will put the children at their ease, explain what is involved in each paper and give them practice of sample questions. Refreshments will be provided during the break. KES Junior School pupils will have a separate event during a normal school day.

 
Entry requirements for King Edward’s Senior School
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. 

Entrance Examination to the Senior School Saturday 21 January 2012
To register your child for the Examination, please complete the Registration Form together with the Registration Fee, by Monday 5^th December, 2011, as this helps us considerably with the administration connected with the Entrance Examination and interviews. You will then be sent further details.

Registration Form
Please find a copy of the Senior School Registration Form attached below.

For further information please contact our Registrar, Senior 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.

Telephone  01225 464313
Fax  01225 481363
Email admissions@kesbath.com
Postal Address
King Edward’s Senior School, North Road, Bath, BA2 6HU

To register your child for the Examination, please complete the Registration Form together with the Registration Fee, by Monday 5^th December, 2011, as this helps us considerably with the administration connected with the Entrance Examination and interviews. You will then be sent further details.

Registration Form
Please find a copy of the Senior School Registration Form attached below.

Senior School Special ‘Teach-in’ Saturday 10 December
We shall be holding a special ‘Teach-in’, between 9.00am – 12.30pn to assist Year 7 applicants to the Senior School from local schools who may be unfamiliar with this particular form of examination. Senior Staff will put the children at their ease, explain what is involved in each paper and give them practice of sample questions. Refreshments will be provided during the break. KES Junior School pupils will have a separate event during a normal school day.

Entry requirements for King Edward’s Senior School
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. 

For further information please contact our Registrar, Senior 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.

Telephone  01225 464313
Fax  01225 481363
Email admissions@kesbath.com
Postal Address
King Edward’s Senior School, North Road, Bath, BA2 6HU

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. When applying, parents should mention whether they would like their child to be considered for this Award.

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

A Bursary Application form with guidance notes can be obtained by ticking the appropriate box on the Application form in your pack; the forms are in line with the generally-accepted principles of HMC Schools with regard to making means-tested awards.  Additional copies are available on request from Mrs Jane Howard, Bursar’s Office, Stewart Building, King Edward’s School, North Road, Bath BA2 6HU; by telephone on 01225 820333 or by e-mail to kesadmin@kesbath.com. 

Applicants are particularly requested to note the Closing date for Applications.

Late applications may be accepted in exceptional circumstances, but are less likely to receive an award given the limited nature of the funds available.

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. 

Other Scholarships & Awards:

Year 7: Academic Scholarships:  will be awarded to those pupils who excel in the entrance examinations, and Special Talent Awards are awarded to candidates who show outstanding talent in one of the following areas:  Art, Drama, Music and Sport.  Applications for Special Talent awards can be made via the Registration Form.

Year 12 (Sixth Form) Entrance Awards:  A limited number of discretionary Headmaster’s Awards are also available for entry into the Sixth Form. 

Sibling Discounts: we do not offer automatic sibling discounts but we do take into account any siblings at the School whenever we receive applications for financial assistance through the bursary-award process.  Our policy is to keep the School fees as affordable as possible whilst providing a high-quality education, and to direct our limited bursarial resources to situations of most need.

For a copy of King Edward's School's Senior School Registration form please click below.