The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity. Strong sixth form (A- average).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 23.0 vs national 43.8)
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
23.0
20.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
A-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.26
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
16% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 3–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,193
- Capacity
- 99%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bath and North East Somerset
- Head
- Mr Martin J Boden (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
North Road, Bath, BA2 6HU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBathwick St Mary Church School
Primary · 331m away
Lime Grove Special School
Special school · 734m away
Widcombe CofE Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
Widcombe Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
St Saviours Junior Church School
Primary · 1.4km away
St Saviours Infant Church School
Primary · 1.4km away
Bath Academy
Independent · 1.4km away
St Mark's CofE School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend King Edward's School?
King Edward's School currently has 1,193 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does King Edward's School take?
King Edward's School caters for pupils aged 3 to 19.
Where is King Edward's School?
King Edward's School is in BA2 6HU, in the Bath and North East Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does King Edward's School have a sixth form?
Yes, King Edward's School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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