The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 26.3 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Methodist school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
26.3
17.5 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
B+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.37
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
23% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Methodist
Numbers
- Pupils
- 894
- Capacity
- 95%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bath and North East Somerset
- Head
- Mr Andrew Gordon-Brown (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Lansdown Road, Bath, BA1 5RG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRoyal High School GDST
Independent · 370m away
Kingswood Preparatory School
Independent · 449m away
St Stephens Church School
Primary · 749m away
Summerfield School
Special school · 868m away
St Andrew's Church School
Primary · 1.2km away
St Mark's CofE School
Secondary · 1.3km away
St Saviours Infant Church School
Primary · 1.5km away
St Saviours Junior Church School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Kingswood School?
Kingswood School currently has 894 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kingswood School take?
Kingswood School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
Where is Kingswood School?
Kingswood School is in Bath, BA1 5RG, in the Bath and North East Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kingswood School have a sixth form?
Yes, Kingswood School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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