PSThe Private School Guide

King Edward's School

All-through day school in central Bath, with nursery-to-sixth-form continuity, strong academic breadth and a broad co-curricular programme.

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A-level Results

% A*–A62%
% A*–B90%
Different A-level subjects28

Popular Subjects

Mathematics20%
English9%
Chemistry8%
Economics8%
Languages7%

Scholarships

For the move into Year 7, applicants from both King Edward's Junior School and external schools may be considered for a scholarship and/or award. Special Talent Awards are available in art, drama, music and sport.

Inspection Snapshot

In the January 2023 ISI inspection, the school met the required standards and the quality of pupils' academic and other achievements and personal development were both judged excellent.

Assessment Approach

King Edward's uses its own assessment framework across the junior school; ISI said in 2023 that this framework showed pupils making good progress. In pre-prep, the school records a Reception baseline, tracks progress through the year and uses daily formative assessment to shape next steps.

Parents Like

  • One site from nursery through sixth form makes the journey feel coherent.
  • The city-centre setting is unusually practical for Bath families.
  • The sixth form has enough breadth to keep both humanities and STEM options open.

How the School Describes Itself

  • The school presents itself as ambitious, broad-minded and energetic rather than narrowly selective.
  • It stresses academic, sporting and creative excellence in equal measure.
  • Its own language leans heavily on curiosity, discovery and adventure.

Fee Profile

Annual fees including VAT.

Reception£14,454
Year 1£14,454
Year 2£14,454
Year 3£17,208
Year 4£17,208
Year 5£17,208
Year 6£17,208
Year 7£21,762
Year 8£21,762
Year 9£21,762
Year 10£21,762
Year 11£21,762
Year 12£22,140
Year 13£22,140

Bursaries

King Edward’s does not offer financial assistance for entry to the Junior School. Means-tested bursaries are available for Year 7 and Year 12 entrants, and the school also offers hardship/emergency bursaries for current Senior School families whose circumstances change. In 2025–26 KES says it provided almost £1.3 million in bursary support to more than 100 Senior School pupils, with many Year 7 awards covering 40% to 100% of fees and up to 100% available.