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HMC Co-Educational Day School for ages 3 to 18

We are the school...

FOR Adventurous  MINDs

Sunday Times

HMC Co-Educational Day School for ages 3 to 18

We are the school...

FOR Adventurous  MINDs

Sunday Times

HMC Co-Educational Day School for ages 3 to 18

We are the school...

FOR Adventurous  MINDs

Sunday Times

HMC Co-Educational Day School for ages 3 to 18

We are a school...

With a strong sense of purpose

KES

Our Purpose

Through an outstanding all-round education, KES pupils acquire the tools and the confidence to flourish and be happy today and to be ready for whatever the future may hold. We explore with our pupils, helping them to find their voice, fostering a sense of adventure, curiosity, resilience and ambition, encouraging them to do their best in all things and nurturing kindness, compassion and a sense of responsibility for others and for the world around them.

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1 | OUR VALUES

Be The Best Version of Yourself

We believe that everybody at King Edward’s is unique, one of a kind. We see, hear and get to know them and value them as individuals. Through a rich tapestry of opportunities, we help our pupils to become self-aware, to unearth and develop their passions, talents and creativity and to fulfil their potential.

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2 | OUR VALUES

Learn Together, Grow Together

Togetherness is at our core. We all belong and we all contribute in different ways to an inclusive and supportive community. We forge our own pathways, but we are also part of the team. Looking forwards and outwards, we believe that together we are greater than the sum of our parts and can make our world a better place.

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3 | OUR VALUES

Always Exploring

Every experience in and out of the classroom has the power to enrich us. We believe that there is always more to explore and joy to be found on that journey. We want all our pupils to have a passion for discovery, to value knowledge, think critically, ask questions and challenge mindsets and to develop a lifelong love of learning and enquiry.

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4 | OUR VALUES

Aim High...

We have high expectations and take pride in our achievements. Through aspiration, reflection, hard work and determination come progress and success. We know that we can’t always be the best, but we can always do our best.

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4 | OUR VALUES

...BUT STAY HUMBLE

Whilst our ambitions may be lofty, our feet are firmly grounded. Our community should be rich in opportunities and pathways but never in arrogance or entitlement. We aim high for ourselves, but we always remember to look out for and support others. We recognise our responsibility both at school and in the wider community of Bath and beyond and we embrace this with generosity and respect.

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That Creates Inspiring Pathways and Celebrates The Journey

“In the Senior School and Sixth Form, we both build on the KES journey so far and also welcome many new pupils into our vibrant community.”

Opportunity, engagement and aspiration remain key watchwords at the heart of an exceptional all-round education that encourages pupils to follow their passions and gives them the confidence to find their voice and to make a difference.

We are both proud of the academic excellence and success for which KES is renowned and also keen to celebrate our pupils’ efforts and achievements in many different fields. We place great value on the traditional virtues of doing your best, making the most of the incredible opportunities on offer and aiming high, whilst also keeping your feet on the ground and supporting others.

We hope that our pupils will flourish on all fronts, fulfil their potential in and out of the classroom and leave the school happy, successful and ready to thrive in the world beyond King Edward’s.

Martin J Boden

Headmaster

“Our Junior School enables pupils to thrive in the moment whilst preparing them for the future.”

Day to day life provides a breadth of opportunities that challenge, excite, engage and inspire through high quality specialist teaching, outstanding facilities and individualised and supportive pastoral care. Pupils are encouraged to develop their independence and to set high standards for themselves whilst embracing innovation, creativity and curiosity. Our Junior School is about so much more than what you can record on a spreadsheet or in a prospectus; it is about an experience that sets children up as confident learners and well-rounded and compassionate young people and which leaves them with wonderful memories to last a lifetime.

Sean Price

Head of the Junior School

“The irresistible learning adventure at KES begins in our Pre-Prep and Nursery.

Every child is treasured and cared for in our nurturing environment. We follow the children’s interests, exploring, extending and challenging each pupil. Our wonderful enabling environment, curriculum and staff encourage our children to be curious learners with a resilience and perseverance to solve problems. By the time the pupils leave us they have a genuine love for learning and an independence to flourish at the Junior School.

Jayne Gilbert

Head of the Pre-Prep & Nursery

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WHERE BRIGHT FUTURES ARE BUILT ON GREAT TRADITIONS

OUR HERITAGE

Founded in 1552, KES has held a special place in Bath for over four and a half centuries and has a healthy tradition of nurturing academic excellence. Today, our pupils continue to thrive in all aspects of school life, where they are encouraged to embrace everything that the School has to offer within a supportive and stimulating environment.

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WHERE PEOPLE AND PLACE COME TOGETHER

OUR PLACE IN BATH

King Edward's School is intrinsically linked with the city of Bath, both culturally and historically.

Surrounded by swathes of West Country green belt, Bath is one of the most popular locations to live in outside of London, attracting many families to the area with its compact city centre, easy transport links and beautiful surroundings.

Read our helpful guide to relocating to Bath to find out more.

Living in Bath

EXPLORE OUR FACILITIES

King Edward’s is located on two exceptional sites, each within easy walking distance of the city centre.

The School continues to invest significantly in facilities to offer the very best educational experience to all pupils, across our Pre-Prep, Junior and Senior Schools.

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THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE

Supporting Futures

Through our means-tested bursary provision we support 1 in 5 pupils in our Senior School, enabling them to learn in an inspiring environment, irrespective of their financial circumstances.

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Supporting Charitable Aid

A whole school commitment to charity fundraising supports local, national and overseas communities through a year long programme of events.

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SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY

Our partnerships and outreach programme aims to provide meaningful benefit to our local community and beyond, as well as offering KES pupils the valuable experience of service.

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Supporting our World

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We are mindful of our impact on the world, with our KES Sustainability strategy at the heart of everything we do, from the food we eat and the new facilities we build, to the energy we consume and the learning embedded in our curriculum.

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WITH A PASSION FOR DISCOVERY

KES Bath Celebrates Exceptional 2026 ISI Report

King Edward's School awarded a rare 'Significant Strength' for pupil development in new ISI Report. Read more.
A masterclass with rugby legend jonny wilkinson

A day to remember! Read more.
KES is the independent secondary school of the year in the south west

We are delighted to announce that King Edward’s School, Bath has been named the Independent Secondary School of the Year in the South West in this year’s Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026. Read more.
Giving Day at KES Bath

Discover how King Edward’s united pupils, staff, parents and alumni for its first Giving Day, raising £126,287 to support bursaries and outdoor learning spaces through community-led challenges, performances and generosity. Read more.
Parent Survey Findings for our Pre-Prep and Junior Schools

Parent survey reveals that KES Pre-Prep and Junior Schools are thriving environments where children are known, nurtured, and inspired to achieve their best. Find out more.
2025 A Level Results at KES Bath

Another year of outstanding A Level success at KES. Read more.
Science Week at KES

Science Week at the Senior School saw a range of events to inspire our future Scientists. Find out more.
KES U18 Rugby 7s Team Win the Vase at the Rosslyn Park National Schools Sevens Tournament

Last week, King Edward's School stunned the world of school rugby by winning the Rosslyn Park Under 18 Vase: the biggest national sevens tournament going and the pinnacle of the sport. It capped a year where the same team were ranked in the top twenty schools in the Daily Mail Rugby Trophy.
New Good Schools Guide Review of KES

Just before Christmas the Good Schools Guide (GSG), renowned for their fearlessly frank and unrivalled reviews of more than 1,400 state and independent schools, visited King Edward’s to undertake a new review of the School.

As well as praising King Edward’s ‘top level teaching’ and “great creative and extra-curricular opportunities’, the visiting reviewer found that KES is “proud to remain academically pacy but equally proud that it’s also an enriching and nurturing school in which pupils thrive.”
Year 12 Careers Mentoring Evening at KES

The inaugural Year 12 Careers Mentoring Event proved to be a memorable evening of insight and inspiration for our Sixth Form students, and Holbeche was buzzing with a sense of professional possibilities and pathways.

More than 40 professionals from a wide range of industries visited the school to share their experiences, top tips and pathways with pupils in intimate pods of conversation. Each Year 12 student was given a tailored programme for the evening, consisting of five bespoke 20-minute sessions that best matched their current passions and future aspirations, making connections and being inspired.