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Kingswood School

Bath · BA1 5RG

AAB+ A-level

39.2%

9–7 GCSE

74%

Day fees

£25k

Inspection

Excellent

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Kingswood School is a co-educational independent day and boarding school set on a 120-acre Lansdown estate in Bath, educating pupils from age 9 months to 18. The school blends academic rigour with substantial emphasis on the arts, sport, and pastoral care, positioning itself as forward-thinking whilst maintaining traditional independent school values. It serves a geographically diverse intake including military and FCDO families, and operates as a continuous school from Nursery through Sixth Form on an integrated campus.

  • Integrated Nursery-to-Sixth Form provision allowing siblings and long-term educational continuity
  • Strong boarding infrastructure with dedicated support for forces and overseas families
  • Balance of academic rigour with significant arts and creative provision on a substantial estate

Who thrives here

Pupils who thrive in a traditional, structured boarding or day environment; families relocating internationally or serving in HM Forces; those seeking a broad education with strong creative and sporting dimensions rather than exam-factory intensity.

Strengths at a glance

Exam results50th pctSports56th pctCo-curricular50th pctValue vs peers50th pctPastoral & wellbeing100th pct

Percentiles within UK independent + grammar schools we track.

At a glance

School typeIndependent Senior · Boarding
Number of pupils895
Day pupils683
Boarders172
Sixth form235
Pupils with SEND176
Age range11–18
GenderCo-educational
Day fees£25.5k/yr
Boarding fees£41.9k/yr
AssociationsISC
Settingsuburban
LocationLansdown location is on the northern edge of Bath; accessible by local bus routes and rail via Bath Spa (mainline to London Paddington ~90 minutes). Limited direct motorway proximity.
EthosChristian

Contact & visit

Lansdown Road

Bath

BA1 5RG

www.kingswood.bath.sch.uk
01225734200
Mr Andrew Gordon-Brown, Headteacher

Nearest stations

Bath Spa railway station15 min
Bath Bus Station12 min

Frequently asked questions

What are the fees at Kingswood School?

Day fees at Kingswood School are approximately £25,470 per year (2024/25). Boarding fees are higher.

How do you get into Kingswood School?

Kingswood School admits pupils at 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.

What are Kingswood School's exam results?

At Kingswood School, 39.2% of A-levels were graded A*–B and 74% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.

Is Kingswood School a boarding school?

Kingswood School offers boarding as well as day places.

What is Kingswood School's latest inspection rating?

ISI rated Kingswood School “Excellent” (2022).

What parents say

Frequently praised

Excellent pastoral care and boarding infrastructure, particularly for forces and international families

Inclusive, welcoming ethos that balances academic standards with creative and sporting opportunity

Strong sense of community and tradition on a beautiful, expansive site

Common concerns

!School has never been inspected by Ofsted (senior school), limiting external validation and making comparative assessment difficult