Ignite YOUR POTENTIAL
MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL The Kingswood community is called to develop confident, compassionate, enthusiastic young people who enjoy working with others and are pre-eminently prepared to lead meaningful lives. There is much which makes Kingswood distinctive, from our staggering range of co-curricular opportunities, outstanding academic achievement, beautiful site and warm community, but it is perhaps the constructive, open and trusting relationships between our staff and young people that is most commented on. Our talented teachers are dedicated to guiding each pupil on this leg of their journey. Our reputation is as a school where pupils learn as much outside the classroom as within it, influencing the character development of our pupils and helping to inform impressive personal qualities. Please come and visit us; you will be warmly welcomed.
Andrew Gordon-Brown Headmaster of Kingswood Senior School | Principal of the Kingswood Foundation
“A Kingswood education is about the acquisition of knowledge, skills and intellectual mastery but also about developing all aspects of what it means to be human: mind, body and spirit.”
900 DAY
pupils aged
11-18 YEARS
pupils from countries
BOARDING
23 weekend adventures
subject choices
20
7
school houses
YEAR 7& 8
dedicated Lower School House
+120 acre site
range of boarding (full, weekly, flexi)
boarding discounts for sibling and HMF/FCDO families
experienced and dedicated house staff
185 boarders
no exeat weekends
“The boarding community really is at the heart of Kingswood! It operates collectively as a community, and a family that supports each other and spends quality time together.” Nisha, Year 12
PASTORAL CARE Kingswood provides each pupil with a nurturing and safe environment where all are encouraged to thrive both academically and personally. Our dedicated pastoral team works closely with pupils to address any concerns and provide guidance and support to help them succeed. Kingswood is committed to promoting positive wellbeing and empowering students to reach their full potential. Through our bespoke Kingswood for Life programme, pupils are enabled to: • Be aware of themselves and others • Be connected to their community and their world • Be purposeful and mindful in their intentions • Be resilient in the face of adversity Year 7 & 8
Years 9-11
Year 12 &13
“It comes as no surprise that Kingswood is the go-to school in this slice of south-west England. The all-through, Bathbased co-ed is the epitome of a polymath (school)...”
“A busy happy school for active youngsters willing to throw themselves into all the School has to offer. Fine academics come as a result of fine teaching, fine tuning and exceptional pastoral care.”
Talk Education
Good Schools Guide
LIFE AS A BOARDER
7:00 Wake up
Our nearly 200 boarders are in Years 7 to 13 and come from 20 countries, with over 50% from the United Kingdom. The diverse backgrounds of our pupils make the Kingswood boarding experience very special and an excellent preparation for life beyond school. Our dedicated staff provide support to help pupils reach their full potential and offer assistance, guidance, encouragement, or simply lend a listening ear.
7:30 Breakfast
8:35 Assembly/ tutorials
AM
9:00 Morning lessons (with break from 10:55 - 11:20) 12:20 - 14:10 Lunch or Lessons
Joining either our Junior Boarding House, Beaconfield in Year 7 and 8 or one of our four Senior Houses from Year 9 onwards, boarders are supported with resident house parents, matrons, tutors and buddies who will help your child quickly feel at home. The House is where your child will sleep, study and relax: with baking competitions, pizza making and film nights just some of the popular evening activities. Our kind and inclusive school means that children are known and nurtured as individuals while benefiting from the array or subjects, experiences and activities that a British boarding school can offer.
14:10 Afternoon break
PM
14:35 Afternoon lessons
16:20 - 17:30 Activities and tea
17:30 Supper
With most boarders staying at school for weekends, Saturday and Sunday provides a great mix of relaxation, study and fun. The very popular weekend brunch makes for a more relaxed start to the day, before boarders perhaps visit Bath town on a Saturday afternoon or take part in one of the weekend trips or activities on a Sunday. Recent highlights include zorbing football, white water rafting, trips to the theatre and ice skating.
18:30 - 20:30 Prep
20:30 Free time
ACADEMIC SUCCESS At Kingswood we believe very strongly that studying a liberal arts curriculum is still the best way to prepare young people for the modern world. Our young people achieve astonishing success, driven by the quality of our teaching and learning and a prevailing culture which celebrates aspiration and success.
A curriculum designed to foster a broad and balanced education
20
69%
23
79%
SUBJECT CHOICES
A LEVEL
SUBJECT CHOICES
CO-CURRICULAR +100 clubs
LEADERSHIP Prefects & Captains
GRADES 9-7
AT A*-B
SERVICE Mentoring & More
R E S U LT S
GCSE
Pupils build foundational knowledge, develop skills and thinking dispositions in preparation for GCSE and A Level and importantly discover and develop a passion for learning
R E S U LT S
YEAR 7&8
LOOKING TO THE FUTURE Looking to a huge range of courses, Universities, apprenticeships and careers, our young people leave Kingswood ready to make a difference in the world.
ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
OXBRIDGE APPRENTICESHIPS
PL ACES
MEDICINE, VETERINARY & HEALTH SCIENCES
PL ACES
PL ACES
ECONOMICS, FINANCE & BUSINESS
PL ACES
HUMANITIES, SOCIAL SCIENCE & LANGUAGES
PL ACES
29 7 2 6 PL ACES
PL ACES
35 8 18
ARTS, MEDIA & DESIGN
Mary Mary represented Kingswood on the sports field, as a talented musician and as a Senior Prefect. Mary applied for a Degree Apprenticeship in Software Engineering, receiving multiple offers from major consultancy firms.
Olly Olly balanced his full A Level timetable, studying Physics, Chemistry, Geography and Maths, with a place on the Senior Prefect team as well as competing in national Orienteering competitions. With excellent results, he is studying Natural Sciences at Cambridge University.
Lari Lari boarded at Kingswood, and as well as her A Levels in Biology, Chemistry and Religion, Philosophy and Ethics, she excelled in Sport, Music and took a very active role in the Medicine Society. She is studying Medicine at the University of Glasgow.
We are ideally located, close to the culturally rich city of Bath, with the beauty of the West Country on our doorstep and with major airports easily accessible.
Admissions TO KINGSWOOD Our Admissions Team would be delighted to hear from you: admissions@kingswood.bath.sch.uk | +44 (0)1225 734210 We welcome families on personal tours or to our main open days. Visit our website for further information and to book your place. Our main entry points are Year 7, Year 9 and Year 12, although there may occasionally be places available in other years. For more information and specific deadlines by entry points, please scan the relevant QR code below or contact the Kingswood Admissions Team.
SCAN THE CODE TO FIND OUT MORE
Admissions Information
kingswood.bath.sch.uk
Years 7& 8
Years 9 & 10
Year 12
Why boarding at Kingwood