King Edward’s School, Bath is celebrating the selection of former pupil Hester Poole for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympic Games, where she will compete for ParalympicsGB in the Visually Impaired Para Alpine events. Hester, 18, who left the school last summer, will take to the slopes in Italy in March, racing Slalom and Giant...
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Rugby legend Jonny Wilkinson inspires pupils at King Edward’s School, Bath
Pupils at King Edward’s School, Bath enjoyed a once-in-a-lifetime rugby masterclass when England legend Jonny Wilkinson visited the school last week. The session was delivered in partnership with the Global Rugby Players Foundation (GRPF), of which Wilkinson is a founding member. Sixteen Year 8 pupils and 14 kickers from across the Senior School took part...
KES pupils step up as young ambassadors for Children’s Hospice South West
Three teams of Sixth Form pupils from King Edward’s School are taking part in this year’s Children’s Hospice South West Young Ambassadors Scheme, presenting creative fundraising ideas to support the charity’s vital work. The scheme, run in partnership with schools and colleges, helps students raise awareness of the hospice while developing confidence, communication skills and...
Matilda Workshop with Performing Arts Institute
Learn the skills of singing, acting, and dance in fun, exciting and encouraging themed workshops that are full of creativity! Family and friends are invited to watch a showcase at the end of the workshop. Suitable for ages 6-16 years.
King Edward’s School Bath agrees two-year partnership with the Holburne Museum
King Edward’s School, Bath has agreed a new two-year partnership with the Holburne Museum, strengthening links between the independent school and one of the city’s best-loved cultural institutions. The partnership will support the Holburne’s Learning and Engagement programme, helping to expand creative opportunities for local children and young people who face barriers to accessing arts...
King Edward’s School, Bath expands primary campus with £3m investment
King Edward’s School, Bath has announced a £3 million investment to bring its Pre-Prep and Junior Schools together on one site, creating a purpose-built primary school for children aged 3–11. The development will mean the current Weston Lane Pre-Prep site will close, with all primary pupils moving to the North Road campus by September 2027....
KES Adventures Christmas Holiday Camps at King Edward’s School
Full of variety, creativity, and energy – ensuring children have an unforgettable experience whether they prefer to kick back and craft away, or head outside and get active. Activities include laser tag, zorbing, soft archery, Nerf battles, arts & crafts (with keepsakes to treasure), team games and challenges, Friday party day, featuring fancy dress, bouncy...
KES Adventures October Half Term Holiday Camps at King Edward’s School
Full of variety, creativity, and energy – ensuring children have an unforgettable experience whether they prefer to kick back and craft away, or head outside and get active. Activities include laser tag, zorbing, soft archery, Nerf battles, arts & crafts (with keepsakes to treasure), team games and challenges, Friday party day, featuring fancy dress, bouncy...
KES Adventures Summer Holiday Camps at King Edward’s School
Full of variety, creativity, and energy – ensuring children have an unforgettable experience whether they prefer to kick back and craft away, or head outside and get active. Activities include laser tag, zorbing, soft archery, Nerf battles, arts & crafts (with keepsakes to treasure), team games and challenges, Friday party day, featuring fancy dress, bouncy...
KES Adventures May Holiday Camps at King Edward’s School
Full of variety, creativity, and energy – ensuring children have an unforgettable experience whether they prefer to kick back and craft away, or head outside and get active. Activities include laser tag, zorbing, soft archery, Nerf battles, arts & crafts (with keepsakes to treasure), team games and challenges, Friday party day, featuring fancy dress, bouncy...
KES Netball Celebrates Double Success with Regional Finals Qualification
King Edward’s School, Bath is celebrating a remarkable achievement as both its U19 and U14 netball squads have secured places in the Regional Finals of the prestigious National Schools Competition, organised by England Netball. The two teams booked their places in the Regional Finals after the U14 team were crowned County Champions, while the U19...
King Edward’s School celebrates a musical partnership with St Martin’s Garden Primary School
Students and staff from King Edward’s School have been celebrating the success of their recent Community Music Outreach Project, delivered in partnership with Bath Philharmonia and St Martin’s Garden Primary School as part of the ISC’s Partnership Week. The four-day project, which took place last summer, aimed to bring live music-making opportunities to young people,...
KES Adventures Easter Holiday Camp at King Edward’s School
Full of variety, creativity, and energy – ensuring children have an unforgettable experience whether they prefer to kick back and craft away, or head outside and get active. Activities include laser tag, zorbing, soft archery, Nerf battles, arts & crafts (with keepsakes to treasure), team games and challenges, Friday party day, featuring fancy dress, bouncy...
Inaugural Giving Day at King Edward’s School, Bath raises an incredible £126,287
The first ever Giving Day at King Edward’s School, Bath, which brought together pupils, staff, parents, Old Edwardians and supporters in a joyful celebration of the KES community’s spirit and generosity, has raised an extraordinary £126,287 to support the school’s means-tested Bursary Programme and two new outdoor spaces for learning and wellbeing. Giving Day saw...
KES adopts Yondr pouches for Years 7–11: supporting a phone-free school day
King Edward’s School has begun the phased introduction of Yondr pouches for pupils in Years 7–11, marking a significant step in our commitment to digital wellbeing and focused learning. As previously announced, the Yondr pouch system is designed to help pupils stay present, build meaningful relationships and enjoy a break from the pressures of constant...
KES pupils shine brightly with another year of outstanding GCSE success
There were many very happy faces this morning, as King Edward’s School, Bath pupils celebrated another year of excellent GCSE results, with more than three quarters of entries (76%) at grades 9-7, well over three times the national average. The most prevalent grade was once again 9, with almost a third (31%) of entries at...
King Edward’s School celebrates outstanding A-Level results
Year 13 pupils at King Edward’s School, Bath have been celebrating some outstanding A-Level results, with a remarkable 89% of all entries at A*-B, one of the school’s highest ever returns. 61% of grades were at A* or A, with 25% at A*. The overall pass rate was 100%. Almost 40% of the cohort achieved...
Kesventures Girls Introduction to Printmaking at King Edward’s School
Working from a different starting points and developing observational drawings that will then be transformed into bold and colourful printed outcomes. The course will cover monoprinting, Gelli printing, lino printing and heat transfer printing. Suitable for those currently in Years 7, 8 an 9.
Kesventures Girls Introduction to Printmaking at King Edward’s School
Working from a different starting points and developing observational drawings that will then be transformed into bold and colourful printed outcomes. The course will cover monoprinting, Gelli printing, lino printing and heat transfer printing. Suitable for those currently in Years 7, 8 an 9.
Kesventures Girls Introduction to Printmaking at King Edward’s School
Working from a different starting points and developing observational drawings that will then be transformed into bold and colourful printed outcomes. The course will cover monoprinting, Gelli printing, lino printing and heat transfer printing. Suitable for those currently in Years 7, 8 an 9.
KES Bath rugby win the U18 Vase at the largest school rugby tournament in the world
Last week, King Edward’s School took on and stunned the world of school rugby by winning the Rosslyn Park National Schools Sevens Under 18 Vase: the largest school rugby tournament in the word and the pinnacle of the sport. It was an extraordinary achievement to lift the trophy and a testament to the team of...