• The school is broad, warm and academically ambitious.
• Published language highlights small classes and specialist teaching.
• It also emphasises its woodland setting and close relationship with Prior Park College.

• It gives families a prep option inside the Prior Park family of schools.
• The smaller size is more personal than some Bath rivals.
• Its setting and access to Prior Park facilities stand out at this age range.

Paragon’s fees page says bursaries are awarded under the Prior Park Schools means-tested policy in response to parental need, either to relieve difficulty for an existing Paragon family or to support entry to Prior Park College. The 2025 admissions policy adds that bursaries for new entrants to The Paragon are not generally considered. Any award replaces other discounts and is reviewed as family circumstances change.

Paragon highlights awards and scholarships won by its Year 6 leavers at destination senior schools, and links these alongside destinations in its recent end-of-year leavers' coverage.

• Bursaries are awarded under the Prior Park Schools means-tested policy either to relieve difficulty in an existing Paragon family or to enable entry to Prior Park College. The 2025 admissions policy says bursaries for new entrants to The Paragon are not generally considered.
• No percentage range is published. If a bursary is granted it replaces other discounts.
• A completed bursary application form is required. Awards are offered under the Prior Park Schools policy and are reviewed as family circumstances change.

In the June 2025 ISI report, all the relevant standards were met. Inspectors highlighted a comprehensive curriculum, good progress including for pupils with SEND and EAL, and effective safeguarding, while recommending more consistent use of assessment data across all subjects.

Paragon's 2025 ISI report says English and maths are monitored through regular assessments, including standardised tests and teacher-led evaluations, with termly pupil progress meetings used to identify where pupils need extra support or more challenge.