About the school
Kingswood School is a senior school in Bath with Lower School (Years 7-8), Middle School (Years 9-11) and Sixth Form (Years 12-13). For Year 7, it welcomes around 110 new pupils each year and assesses applicants through English, Maths and Non-Verbal Reasoning plus a group interview.
| School type | Independent (fee-paying) · Co-educational |
|---|---|
| Age range | 9 months-18 |
| Headteacher | Andrew Gordon-Brown |
| Sixth form | Yes |
📅 Open days: Senior School Open Morning: Saturday 10th October from 09.00am. The school also offers personal tours throughout the year and small group School in Action mornings.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | Bespoke test |
|---|---|
| Delivery | To be confirmed |
| Subjects tested | English, Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning |
📄 Free Kingswood School practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | Open to all — no catchment requirement |
|---|---|
| Detail | The school says it tries to give priority to siblings where possible, but each child must meet the entrance requirements. |
| Places (Year 7) | 110 |
Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | To be confirmed |
| Typical exam date | To be confirmed |
The page includes a Year 7 application timeline link for 2027 and states scholarships are awarded with the offer of a place in January for Year 7, but the fetched text does not clearly state exact registration or assessment dates for 2028 entry. The school also says it is happy to take enquiries outside of the admissions window, but spaces cannot always be guaranteed.
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