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School profile
Verified 18 August 2026
King Edward's School is a private secondary-stage school in Bath and North East Somerset, Bath and North East Somerset, with a published age range of 3-19.
Private school Co-ed Ages 3-19 Sixth form No boarders
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 3-19
- ISI ?
- Standards met
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
King Edward's School
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At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 3-19
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
- Route check
- Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
- ISI ?
- Standards met
Overview
Overview
King Edward's School has been part of Bath's educational life since 1552, and its present-day programme keeps that long history in active use. It is a co-educational day school from early years to Sixth Form, with a broad senior curriculum, specialist facilities and a co-curricular programme that gives pupils many ways to test ideas, perform, compete and serve.
In Years 7 and 8, pupils study a wide range of subjects before making later GCSE or iGCSE choices. Languages, Latin, Greek, history, computer science, drama, music, design and technology and physical education all feature in the senior route. Sixth Form students normally begin with four subjects, then continue with three, alongside Learning for Life, higher-education guidance and the option of an Extended Project Qualification.
Creative writing, debating, Model United Nations, music, drama and sport sit alongside the Combined Cadet Force and Duke of Edinburgh's Award. The Rose drama centre, performance work with Bath Philharmonia, and links with Bath Rugby Academy and the England Hockey Academy connect school activities with serious practice. Coding, esports, F1 in Schools and the Cipher Challenge add newer forms of challenge.
Admissions are school-led at several points, including Nursery and Reception, junior entry, Year 7 and Year 12. Senior applicants complete English, mathematics and verbal-reasoning assessments alongside interviews, reports and references; talent awards are available in art, drama, music and sport. Sixth Form applicants complete academic checks and interviews, while means-tested bursaries are available. There is no boarding route.
Key points
Key points
- Assessment route
- Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
- Places and demand
- Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
- Catchment
- Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
- Results
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths and 23 Attainment 8
- Sixth form
- Sixth form available with 47.1% AAB or better.
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Bath and North East Somerset and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 23
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 0%
- EBacc APS
- 0.74
- EBacc entry
- 0%
Attainment 8 trend
Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Bath and North East Somerset and England.
School Local authority England
School details
School details
- Sector
- Private school
- School type
- Other independent school
- Funding
- Independent fee-paying
- Application
- Apply direct to school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Age range
- 3-19
- Headteacher
- Mr Martin J Boden
- Pupil roll
- 1,151 pupils
- Sixth form
- Yes
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- North Road, Bath, Bath and North East Somerset
- Postcode
- BA2 6HU
School leadership
- Headteacher
- Mr Martin J Boden
School contact
- School phone
- 01225464313
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions phone
- 01225464313
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 3-19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Day fees
- £7,530-£7,656 per term for Senior School Years 7-13 in 2026/27, including VAT
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Check school site
- Entrance details
- Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Admissions note
- GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
Oversubscription and eligibility
Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.
Exam and test format
Exam and test format
Entrance route and assessment
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Assessment route
- Apply direct to school
Application
Application
Key dates
Get date reminders-
Year 12 (16+) completed application deadline for September 2027 entry
23 October 2026
Route: Year 12 (16+); entry year: 2027.
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Year 12 (16+) completed bursary application deadline for September 2027 entry
2 November 2026
Route: Year 12 (16+); entry year: 2027.
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Year 12 (16+) interview day for September 2027 entry
14 November 2026
Route: Year 12 (16+); entry year: 2027.
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Year 12 (16+) offer letters for September 2027 entry
Early December 2026
Route: Year 12 (16+); entry year: 2027.
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Year 12 (16+) offer acceptance deadline for September 2027 entry
11 December 2026
Route: Year 12 (16+); entry year: 2027.
How to apply
- 1
Apply direct to the school
Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
Check school admissions
Results
Results
Attainment snapshot
- Attainment 8 ?
- 23 Attainment 8
- GCSE results
- 0% grade 4+ in English and maths
- Grade 5+ English and maths ?
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths
- EBacc average point score ?
- 0.74 EBacc APS
- A-level results
- 47.1% AAB or better
- A-level average points
- 47.61 A-level points per entry
Inspection
Inspection
Standards met
Latest inspection: 13 January 2026
- Leadership, management and governance
- Standards met
- Quality of education, training and recreation
- Standards met
- Physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing
- Standards met
- Social and economic education and contribution to society
- Standards met
- Safeguarding
- Standards met
Quick summary
- Latest ISI report: Routine Inspections 2026 records an inspection beginning 13 January 2026. The report says the relevant standards were met.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does King Edward's School handle admissions?
King Edward's School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to King Edward's School?
1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
When are the key dates for King Edward's School?
Year 12 (16+) completed application deadline for September 2027 entry: 23 October 2026. Year 12 (16+) completed bursary application deadline for September 2027 entry: 2 November 2026. Year 12 (16+) interview day for September 2027 entry: 14 November 2026. Year 12 (16+) offer letters for September 2027 entry: Early December 2026. Year 12 (16+) offer acceptance deadline for September 2027 entry: 11 December 2026
What does the latest inspection picture look like for King Edward's School?
King Edward's School is currently rated Standards met following the latest published inspection dated 13 January 2026.