King Edward’s Junior School, North Road, Bath BA2 6JA;
Tel: 01225 463218
King Edward’s Pre-Prep & Nursery School, Weston Lane, Bath BA1 4AQ;
Tel: 01225 421681
web: kesbath.com
Name of Headteachers: Mr Sean Price (Junior School – from January 2024); Ms Jayne Gilbert (Pre-Prep and Nursery)
Age of pupils: 3 – 11
Number of pupils: Pre-Prep – 110 (as at July 2023); Junior School – 204 (as at July 2023)
Day fees (per term): Junior School £4,470; Pre-Prep £3,805; Nursery £3,330.
Co-ed day school
The curriculum: The Pre-Prep and Nursery follows an enhanced version of the Early Years Foundation Stage and the national curriculum and boasts specialist teaching in, Art, Forest School, Music and PE.
At the Junior School, the children study a broad curriculum, enhanced by a wide and varied co-curricular programme. The school places a strong emphasis on each individual’s needs and wellbeing, to ensure that every child develops into a well-rounded, happy, caring and active participant in society.
Co-curricular activities: The Junior School and Prep-Prep co-curricular programme is varied, broad and interesting, creating opportunities for the children to increase their knowledge, to pursue their interests and talents or simply to try something new, helping with each child’s all-round development. Clubs include: Cookery Club, Animation Club, Jiu Jitsu, Lego, Eco Club, Kit Car Club, Touch Typing and Computing Club to name just a few.
Outstanding characteristics: Awarded ‘excellent’ in every category in the most recent whole school ISI report. Good Schools Guide noted that at the Junior School, “Intellectual rigour is underpinned by excellent pastoral care – these kids really seem to thrive.” While at the Pre-Prep and Nursery, “The watchword is learning through play – the children hardly realise they are learning.”