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We are a happy, enterprising and thriving school, because we see education as a dynamic partnership between committed, well-qualified, loyal staff, interested parents and motivated, co-operative pupils. We believe passionately that as a fully co-educational boarding and day school we offer many advantages, not least an outstanding extracurricular programme of over 30 options.

A wealth of opportunity
The children have the benefit of education within award-winning designed buildings, set within a parkland area to the south of the Senior School campus. It provides an ideal and safe environment for younger children, with extensive outdoor play areas as well as the latest technology within classrooms including ICT suites and dedicated rooms for music and drama. The children play a variety of competitive sports including hockey, rugby and netball as a regular part of the curriculum, alongside sports as diverse as duathlon, orienteering and golf. There are opportunities, for those who are interested, to take part in the Mid-Somerset Festival for music and drama, English Speaking Board awards, as well as LAMDA (London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art) certification.

Enquiring and well-informed minds
Academically, we set high standards and have an excellent record of securing scholarships and bursaries to our Senior School. We teach a broad and balanced curriculum which takes into account the basis of the National Curriculum and is differentiated in order to develop lively, enquiring and well-informed minds. Our purpose is to engender a love of learning and an opportunity for each individual to reach their potential.

Pastoral care
For our boarding pupils, this can often be their first experience of living away from home. We therefore have dedicated members of staff who are committed to making a boarding experience at Kingswood a very positive one for each individual child. The House Parents strive to make the house as much like a family home as possible. They are aided by an experienced House Matron and on-site medical centre and a number of qualified teaching staff.

‘High Vinnalls’ is a modern, bright boarding house set in its own extensive grounds next to the School. It is bordered by woodland and has ample space for sports and games, building ‘dens’, enjoying nature through the seasons and other outdoor play activities. The School also prides itself on the pastoral care extended to all its pupils, both day and boarding. This is achieved through high ratios of staff to pupils, the Christian ethos and the way in which children are encouraged to understand and develop respect for each other.

For dates of open events, please check our website.

Senior School
For information about our Senior School for pupils aged 11–18, please see the online profile for Kingswood School.

Children can only reach their potential if they are happy.

Kingswood Prep School Open Days

A Visit to the Prep School

At Kingswood Preparatory School, the Headmaster will take all prospective families on a tour of the School.  Typically, as well as chatting to you in his office, he will guide you through a number of classrooms, stopping to introduce you and your family to staff and pupils, who are always delighted to see him! For prospective boarding families, you will also be made very welcome by our Boarding Houseparents at High Vinnalls.  Details on the admissions procedures along with information about place availability, will be provided by the Admissions Secretary.  You should allow approximately two  hours for your visit.  

To contact the Admissions Secretary, please telephone (Bath 01225 734460) or email: kpsreception@kingswood.bath.sch.uk