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King Edward's School, Bath 爱德华国王学校 巴斯，North Road,
Bath, North Somerset BA2 6HU
Tel: 01225 464313 Fax: 01225 481363
• CO-ED, 3–18, Day
• Pupils 990, Upper sixth 115
• Termly fees £1694–£2832
• HMC
• Enquiries/applications to the Admissions Secretary

What it’s like
Founded in 1552 by royal charter of Edward VI. In 1971 the senior school moved to its present premises, which lie on a fine site of 14 acres on the southern slope of the city, just below the university. The Old Building (c1830) houses part of the school, but there are many new buildings and good modern facilities. The modern purpose-built junior school is on North Road, whilst the pre-prep is based in an elegant Victorian building on the west side of the city. The school moved to co-education from 1997, completing the process in 2001; the first female head was appointed in 2002. Continuous education is now offered to girls and boys from the age of 3. There is a high standard of teaching and academic achievement, and examination results are very good. The sports, art and drama departments are very strong and a good range of sports, games and outdoor pursuits is on offer.

School profile

Pupils & entrance
Pupils: Total age range 3–18; 990 day pupils (770 boys, 220 girls). Senior department 11–18, 670 pupils (530 boys, 140 girls).
Entrance: Main entry ages 3, 7, 11 and 16. Own entrance exam used. For sixth-form entry, 48 points at GCSE including passes in English and maths (grade B in sixth-form subjects). 45% of senior entry from state schools (plus 50% of new sixth-form entrants); 45% from own junior department.

Scholarships, bursaries & extras Scholarships at 11 (up to £500 pa), academic or special talent awards; 10 sixth-form scholarships (£50 pa). Entrance bursaries according to need at 11 and 16; bursary help for existing pupils and external applicants. Parents not expected to buy textbooks; lunch, music tuition, optional extras.

Head & staff
Headmistress: Miss Caroline Thompson, appointed 2002. Educated at Royal Holloway College, London (history) and Exeter University. Previously Headmistress at Bury Grammar (Girls), Deputy Headmistress at Portsmouth Grammar and Head of History at Parkstone Grammar School.
Teaching staff: 72 full time, 26 part time. Annual turnover 5%. Average age 39.

Exam results
GCSE: In 2003, 87 pupils in fifth: 99% gained at least grade C in 8+ subjects. Average GCSE score 64 (63 over 5 years).
A-levels: 115 in upper sixth: 20% passed in 4+ subjects; 80% in 3 subjects. Average final point score achieved by upper sixth formers 390.

University & college entrance 98% of 2003 sixth-form leavers went on to a degree or art foundation course, 10% to Oxbridge. 18% took courses in medicine, dentistry & veterinary science, 30% in science & engineering, 47% in humanities, law and social sciences, 5% in art & design. Others typically go on to non-degree courses eg art, music colleges.

Curriculum GCSE, AS and A-levels. 25 AS/A-level subjects.
Sixth form: Most sixth formers take 4 subjects at AS-level, 3 at A-level; AS and A-level general studies additional option. 30% take science A-levels; 40% arts/humanities; 30% both.
Vocational: Work experience available.
Special provision: Support arranged for dyslexic pupils.
Languages: French, German, Spanish and Latin offered to GCSE and A-level; Russian and Greek to GCSE. Regular exchanges (France, Germany and Spain).
ICT: Taught both as a discrete subject (1–2 lessons/week) and across the curriculum. 200+ computers for pupil use (10 hours a day), all networked and with e-mail and internet access.

The arts
Music: Around 30% of pupils learn a musical instrument; instrumental exams can be taken. Some 12 musical groups including orchestras, wind band, swing band, early music group, brass, choirs.
Drama: Drama offered at GCSE and A-level (strong tradition). Many pupils are involved in school and other productions. Annual arts festival involving a large number of pupils.
Art & design: On average, 25 take GCSE, 16–20 A-level. Design, pottery, textiles, photography also offered. Students go on to art foundation courses each year.

Sport & activities
Sport: Rugby, hockey, cricket, athletics, basketball, netball, rounders, tennis compulsory. Optional: fencing, judo, lifesaving, table tennis, volleyball, badminton, soccer, personal health and fitness training. Sixth form only: swimming, squash, climbing, golf, aerobics. Regular county athletes, rugby, hockey, cricket and netball players; sometimes national players.
Activities: CCF optional at age 13, community service at 16. Over 30 clubs, eg chess, computing, Amnesty International, astronomical, Christian Union, mountain walking, ski club. Environmental Action Group, Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme.

School life
Uniform: School uniform worn; sixth form wear a suit of their choice.
Houses & prefects: Prefects elected by staff after poll of school; head prefects appointed by the Head. School Council.
Religion: Morning assembly (non-denominational) compulsory; voluntary communion services twice a term.
Social: Pupils belong to various sixth-form societies (eg economics, science). Exchange visits, ski trips, music and sports tours abroad (eg rugby/netball to New Zealand and Fiji, cricket to Barbados, hockey to South Africa). Meals self-service. No tobacco or alcohol allowed.

Discipline The ethos is liberal and humane, but there are clear guidelines as to behaviour. The school actively promotes a healthy lifestyle and seeks to educate its pupils on a range of personal and health issues.

Alumni association is run by the Development Office, c/o the school.

Former pupils Viscount Simon (former Lord Chancellor), Lt General John Deverell (second i/c NATO Land Forces).