Teacher of English

King Edward’s School is a mixed, non-denominational, all-through independent school with sixth form in Bath and North East Somerset, serving pupils from the age of 3-18. The all-through school, situated in Bath has approximately 1,010 pupils on record.

Founded in 1552, KES has held a special place in this wonderful city for well over four and a half centuries and is now firmly established as one of the leading schools in the south-west of England.

As the city’s former grammar school, KES has a very healthy tradition of nurturing academic excellence and ambition, reflected these days in the School’s consistently outstanding results.

Our pupils are bright, inquisitive and aspirational, but they also have their feet firmly on the ground and understand that individual excellence shines most brightly in the service of the collective team effort.

The ethos of the School is one that encourages all pupils to play as hard as they work and to make the most of all the wonderful opportunities here, both in and out of the classroom, that enable them to grow and thrive within a supportive and caring framework. We set the bar high, but we also give our pupils all the tools that they need to reach those ambitious standards. We aim to foster talent in all its forms and to open doors to enquiry and discovery. Independent-mindedness and creative spirit are strong suits, but so too is the sense of community that seeks to respect and value all its members.

As a family of three schools, the Pre-Prep, Junior and Senior sections of King Edward's offer an inspiring and supportive environment for children age 3 to 18. Some join us just for the Sixth Form; many stay for their entire school career. All pupils are encouraged to be the best they can be and all are nurtured along the pathway to leading happy, fulfilled and successful lives at school and beyond.

Headmaster

Martin J Boden

Values and vision

King Edward’s School’s aim is to nurture all students as honest, loyal, tolerant, compassionate and motivated individuals who are inspired by learning and ambitious to achieve their academic and personal potential. The all-through school works to provide a stimulating and welcoming learning environment where pupils can develop their moral values and grow as confident, self-disciplined and socially responsible citizens. It is important to the Bath school that students are ready for the challenges of an ever changing world and works to ensure that the curriculum reflects the skills required for success in the 21st century. King Edward’s School offers students across the year groups the opportunity to get involved with a wide range of enrichment activities to allow for them to gain new experiences outside the classroom and develop further skills and interests. These include sports clubs, fundraising events and school trips.

Independent School Inspectorate

“The pupils’ excellent personal development is evident in the eager, enthusiastic children of the pre-prep school. A growing awareness of others and a sense of moral responsibility develop in the junior school and continue into the senior school.”

View King Edward’s School’s latest ISI report