King Edward’s Pre-Prep & Nursery School, Weston Lane, Bath BA1 4AQ;
01225 421681
King Edward’s Junior School, North Road, Bath BA2 6JA;
01225 463218
web: kesbath.com
Name of Headteachers: Mr Sean Price (Junior); Ms Jayne Gilbert (Pre-Prep and Nursery)
Age of pupils: 3 – 11
Number of pupils: Pre-Prep – 108 ; Junior School – 199
Day fees (per term): Junior School £4,695; Pre-Prep £4,240 (Reception-Year 2); Nursery £3,140 (full time including lunch).
Co-ed day school
The curriculum: At the Pre-Prep, small class sizes provide excellent adult to pupil ratios, ensuring that learning is personalised and meets each child’s individual needs through programmes of carefully designed support and challenges.
Our experienced and highly qualified staff nurture inquiring minds by encouraging pupils to ask questions and make connections. We encourage our children to explore the world around them through hands-on-learning experiences. Class trips and visiting experts join us throughout the academic year to enhance the atmosphere of inquiry.
In the Junior School, we believe that learning should be exciting, challenging and fun. Every day at King Edward’s Junior School brings new adventures in learning and provides our children with opportunities to push their boundaries.
We aim to prepare our pupils for an ever-changing future, equipping them with the skills, attitudes and personal qualities that they will need to thrive as they grow up. Our teachers use their subject specialist knowledge to inspire every learner. Topics change regularly, and lessons are planned to adapt and respond to the interests and enthusiasm of the children.
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: Kit Car Club, Debating Club, Jiu Jitsu, Lego, Hockey Club, Dance Club, Book Club and Eco 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.”