King Edward’s Pre-Prep and Junior School. BA2 6JA. Tel 01225 820399
web: kesbath.com
Name of Headteacher: Mr Sean Price
Age of pupils: 3 – 11
Number of pupils: 259 (as at June 2026)
Day fees (per term): Nursery and Reception: See www.kesbath.com for details. Year 1 and 2: £4,998 per term. Years 3-6: £5,952 per term.
Co-ed day school
The curriculum: At King Edward’s Pre-Prep and Junior School, learning is shaped by curiosity, joy and a sense of adventure. From Nursery through to Year 6, children are immersed in a dynamic and academically ambitious curriculum designed to inspire them to explore, question and grow. Excellent adult-to-pupil ratios in the Early Years ensure learning is highly personalised, enabling every child to feel secure, confident and ready to embrace new challenges.
As pupils progress through the school, learning becomes increasingly exciting and independent, with pupils encouraged to think critically, solve problems creatively and approach unfamiliar concepts with confidence.
Specialist teaching and facilities, including Science, Art, Music, Computing and Design Technology, encourage pupils to develop into confident, compassionate and inquisitive learners who are fully prepared for the next stage of their education.
“Skilful and reflective teaching supports the development of pupils’ confidence as learners.” ISI Report 2026.
Pastoral care: At King Edward’s Pre-Prep and Junior School, pastoral care underpins every aspect of school life. We believe that children thrive academically when they feel happy, safe and supported, and our nurturing, inclusive environment ensures that every pupil is known and valued. A rich PSHEE curriculum, beginning in Nursery and developing throughout the School, helps children build resilience, confidence, independence and healthy relationships, while strong partnerships between home and school ensure that every child receives bespoke support tailored to their individual needs.
Children are encouraged to play an active role in shaping their school experience through initiatives such as School Council and Pupil Parliament, while mentoring and buddy programmes foster a strong culture of kindness, belonging and peer support.
Co-curricular activities: The Pre-Prep and Junior School co-curricular programme is extensive, vibrant and designed to enrich every child’s educational journey. We believe learning extends far beyond the classroom and offer an impressive range of clubs, trips, residential experiences and visiting speakers that inspire curiosity, confidence and a love of discovery. Sport and music are central to school life. Every child is encouraged to participate in a broad programme of sport through lessons, fixtures and festivals, while our distinctive music programme introduces pupils to a rich variety of instruments, ensembles and musical traditions, ensuring regular opportunities to perform and grow in confidence. Alongside this, children can explore a wide variety of interests through clubs including Kit Car, Debating, Esports, Fencing, Lego, Sailing, Dance, Coding, Parkour, Cooking and Eco Club, to name just a few.
Outstanding characteristics: The Good Schools Guide notes that “KES states that it’s a school for’ adventurous minds’ and we agree. The engaging curriculum, wide creative arts offering and host of clubs, trips and academic competitions, should kindle curiosity and a love of learning in all pupils.”