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Kingswood School, Bath

Partner school

Lansdown Road, Bath, Somerset, BA1 5RG

Key facts

Mr Andrew Gordon-Brown Headmaster and Principal

Co-ed Gender

894 Total Pupils

Town Location

Day & Boarding Type

11 - 19 Age Range

Mainstream Mainstream/Special

Methodist Religious Ethos

About Kingswood School, Bath

Kingswood School is a thriving co-educational day and boarding community set within 120-acres overlooking the city of Bath. Welcoming pupils from nine months to 18 years, the school blends academic ambition with a strong commitment to pastoral care, creativity and character development. Rooted in a rich heritage yet forward looking in its approach, Kingswood offers an environment where intellectual curiosity, compassion and confidence are nurtured in equal measure. As an all-through school, it provides a cohesive educational journey in which every child is known, supported and encouraged to fulfil their potential. Offering a dynamic and academically challenging environment where pupils develop independence, resilience and a genuine love of learning, Kingswood students achieve consistently strong GCSE and A level results, which open doors to a wide range of destinations including leading universities in the UK and overseas. This academic strength sits alongside an exceptional co-curricular programme that encourages pupils to discover new interests, develop talents and build character through sport, performing arts, outdoor education and an extensive range of clubs and activities. Boarding, whether full, weekly or flexi, plays an important role in Senior School life, offering a warm and supportive environment where pupils form lasting friendships and gain confidence through shared experiences. As pupils move into the Senior years, they are encouraged to embrace new opportunities, deepen their interests and prepare for the demands of Sixth Form and life beyond school. Supported by excellent teaching, rich co-curricular provision and a strong pastoral framework, Kingswood Senior School equips young people with the skills, values and ambition to thrive in an ever changing world.

Pupil information

Roll size, gender split and SEN provision.

Total Pupils

894 pupils

The total number of pupils enrolled at the school.

Boys

489 / 54.70%

Girls

405 / 45.30%

With SEN Support

208 / 23.27%

With SEN EHCP

1 / 0.11%

Open days

1 upcoming
Jun
06

Year 7 2027 Discovery Day

Saturday 6th June 2026 at 08:30

Fees per term

Indicative termly fees including VAT where shown.

Day Fees

£9,630 (inc. VAT)

Boarding Fees

£15,211 – £21,340 (inc. VAT)
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Kingswood School, Bath, South West, Somerset, BA1 5RG

School bus

Dedicated school bus routes are available.

Kingswood works with Vectare, a specialist school transport management company, to manage the school bus service. We operate four routes starting from Tetbury, Corsham, Tunley and Bishop Sutton.

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Scholarships and bursaries

Scholarships

Scholarships are awarded in recognition of excellence in Art, Drama, Music, Sport, Design & Technology and academic ability. A John Wesley Scholarship, to recognise the potential in all round contribution to school life, is available to boarding pupils. All scholarships are open to joining pupils in Years 7, 9 or 12. They are awarded with the offer of a place: in December for Year 12, in January for Year 7 and in February for Year 9.

Bursaries

In keeping with the Christian ethos and traditions of the School, the Headmaster and Governors seek to provide financial assistance to families where it is felt that a particular child would benefit from the type of education Kingswood provides and where there is a proven genuine need. All bursary applications are means-tested for eligibility and assessed by the Bursar and Headmaster.

A-level performance

2025

Value-added and attainment indicators for sixth-form students (England). Figures are for context; always confirm with the school.

Progress Score

0.37
Above Average

These figures tell you how much progress students who studied A levels at this school or college made between the end of key stage 4 and the end of their A level studies, compared to similar students across England. These scores are also known as 'value added' scores.

The scores are calculated by comparing the A-level results of students at this school or college with the A level results of students in schools and colleges across England who started with similar results at the end of the previous key stage – key stage 4.

A score above zero means students made more progress, on average, than students across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 4. A score below zero means students made less progress, on average, than students across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 4.

Average Result

B+

This tells you the average grade that students achieved per A level entry.

AAB (with ≥2 Facilitating Subjects)

39.20%

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages.

Academic subjects

Core and specialist subjects offered at Kingswood School, Bath.

Core subjects

Art & Design
Biology
Chemistry
Economics
English Language
English Literature
French
Geography
German
History
Latin
Mathematics
Physics
Religious Studies
Spanish

Specialist subjects

Computer Science
Design Technology
Further Mathematics
Mandarin
Music
Philosophy
Sports Science

Facilities

Sports, arts and support facilities at Kingswood School, Bath.

Campus size: 120 acres
Indoor Pool
Tennis
All Weather Pitch
Gym
Rowing
Climbing Wall
Theatre
SEND Support

Awards and recognition

Recent accolades and shortlist placements for Kingswood School, Bath.

WINNER
TALK EDUCATION AWARDS
2025
SHORTLIST
INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS OF THE YEAR
2025
FINALIST
MUDDY STILETTOS BEST SCHOOL AWARDS
2025
Mobile phone policy

Mobile phone policy

Approach to mobile phone use at Kingswood School, Bath.

Pupils in Years 7–11 place their phones in secure Yondr pouches at the start of each day, keeping the device with them but unable to access it until they tap the pouch on an unlocking base as they leave school.

Inspection report

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