Kingswood Preparatory School
Bath · BA1 5SD
Pupils
474
Day fees
£16k
Inspection
Not yet inspected
Kingswood Preparatory School is a well-established co-educational day prep in Bath serving children from age 3 to 11, set within the broader Kingswood School campus on a 120-acre estate. The school emphasizes intellectual rigour alongside creativity and pastoral care, blending academic excellence with strong provision in the arts and sport. It positions itself as inclusive and forward-thinking while maintaining traditional educational values, offering a nurturing environment designed to help every pupil reach their potential.
- →Continuous through-school progression to senior school and sixth form on same campus
- →Strong emphasis on arts, music, and creative subjects alongside academics
- →Expansive 120-acre grounds with excellent facilities and outdoor learning opportunities
- →Day-only accessibility in Bath with flexible entry points and pastoral focus
Who thrives here
Children who benefit from a warm, inclusive community and thrive with a balanced curriculum emphasizing both intellectual challenge and creative expression. Families seeking strong pastoral care and a school invested in developing the whole child rather than pure academic pressure.
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Contact & visit
College Road, Lansdown
Bath
BA1 5SD
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Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Kingswood Preparatory School?
Day fees at Kingswood Preparatory School are approximately £15,600 per year (2024/25).
How do you get into Kingswood Preparatory School?
Kingswood Preparatory School admits pupils at 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+. Entry is assessed by Assessment Day, Interview. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
Is Kingswood Preparatory School a boarding school?
Kingswood Preparatory School is a day school in Bath and does not offer boarding.
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Caring, inclusive pastoral environment with genuine attention to individual pupils
✓Excellent balance between academics and arts/sport; creative subjects well-valued
✓Beautiful, spacious grounds and facilities that enhance learning and wellbeing
✓Strong transition to senior school with continuity of relationships and ethos
✓Approachable, communicative staff and leadership
Common concerns
!School has not yet been inspected by Ofsted; some parents may prefer established inspection track record
!Limited public data on exam outcomes or specific academic performance metrics
!Day-only status means no weekly boarding option for families seeking that flexibility