Kingswood School
Bath · BA1 5RG
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.
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Contact & visit
Lansdown Road
Bath
BA1 5RG
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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). This grading is no longer issued — both inspectorates have since changed how they report outcomes.
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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