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Kingswood School 金斯伍德学校, Lansdown, Bath,
N Somerset BA1 5RG
Tel: 01225 734300 Fax: 01225 734305
Website: www.kingswood.bath.sch.uk
• CO-ED, 11–18, Day & Boarding (full & weekly)
• Pupils 636, Upper sixth 74
• Termly fees £2884 (Day), £5101–£6109 (Boarding), £4456–£5520 (Weekly)
• HMC
• Enquiries/application to the Registrar

What it’s like
Founded in 1748 by John Wesley who created its first curriculum and compiled its first textbooks. It has a particularly splendid position on the slopes of Lansdown, a residential area overlooking the city. The main building is Victorian and is at the heart of the modern school which has a vast campus of 218 acres. In these very civilised surroundings, the facilities and accommodation are first-class. Many new buildings have been added, including a sports hall, specialist centres for art, DT and information technology, a music school (with recording studio) and theatre and separate drama studio. Boarding houses have recently been refurbished, to provide a homely environment for boarders. Though ecumenical, the school retains its links with the Methodist Church. Originally a boys’ school, it has been co-educational now for over 30 years. A fine academic education is given and examination results are very good. There are very strong music and art departments. The school has an exceptionally fine range of sports, games, clubs, societies and over 70 extra-curricular activities. It has an impressive record in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme and a large, annual Model United Nations Conference.

School profile

Pupils & entrance
Pupils: Age range 11–18; 636 pupils, 456 day (267 boys, 189 girls), 180 boarding (96 boys, 84 girls).
Entrance: Main entry ages 11 and 16; also 13 for boarders only. Own entrance exam and Common Entrance used. For sixth-form entry 6 GCSEs, 4 at least grade B, 2 grade C (grade A in some sixth-form subjects). No special skills or religious requirements, but school has strong links with the Methodist Church. State school entry, 35% main intake plus 25% to sixth form. Many pupils from its own prep school (enquiries to the same address).

Scholarships, bursaries & extras Some scholarships available, value 10%–50% fees: academic, all-rounder, sport, music, plus drama, art and DT for sixth form. Some bursaries at Headmaster’s discretion. Discount for HM Forces and Ministers’ families. Parents not expected to buy textbooks; other extras agreed with parents.

Head & staff
Headmaster: Gary M Best, appointed in 1987. Educated at South Shields Grammar Technical School and Oxford University (history). Previously Head of History and Head of Sixth Form at Newcastle under Lyme School. Also Methodist local preacher. Publications: 17th-Century Europe, Continuity and Change.
Teaching staff: 63 full time, 4 part time. Annual turnover 2%. Average age 37.

Exam results
GCSE: In 2003, 86 in Year 11: 84% gained at least grade C in 8+ subjects. Average GCSE score 56 (over 5 years).
A-levels: 74 in upper sixth: 16% passed in 4+ subjects; 66% in 3; 15% in 2 subjects. Average final point score achieved by upper sixth formers 305.

University & college entrance 97% of sixth-form leavers go on to a degree course (25% after a gap year), 3% to Oxbridge. 5% take courses in medicine, dentistry & veterinary science, 25% in science & engineering, 10% in law, 25% in humanities & social sciences, 10% in art & design, 25% in vocational subjects eg physiotherapy, hotel management, education, business studies. Very small number go directly into employment.

Curriculum GCSE, AS and A-levels. 19 GCSE subjects, 22 AS/A-level.
Sixth form: Most sixth formers take 4 subjects at AS-level, 3 at A-level; AS and A-level general studies and critical thinking additional options. 30% take science/maths A-levels; 30% arts/humanities; 40% both. Key skills integrated into sixth-form courses and activities.
Vocational: Work experience available.
Special provision: EFL; some special needs support available.
Languages: French, German and Spanish offered to GCSE and A-level. Annual French, Spanish and German exchanges.
ICT: Taught both as a discrete subject (1–2 lessons/week in Years 7–11) and across the curriculum. 120+ computers for pupil use (13+ hours a day), all networked and with e-mail and internet access. All pupils take ECDL.

The arts
Music: Almost 50% of pupils learn a musical instrument; instrumental exams can be taken. Musical groups include orchestra, string group, jazz band, choirs, recorder, brass quartet.
Drama & dance: Both offered. GCSE drama and A-level theatre studies may be taken. Majority of pupils are involved in school and house/other productions.
Art & design: Fine art, design, pottery and graphics offered.

Sport & activities
Sport: Rugby, hockey, cricket compulsory for boys; hockey, netball for girls. Optional: swimming, athletics, tennis, squash, badminton, football, fencing, basketball, volleyball, riding, athletics, cross-country, golf, hiking, multigym, orienteering, rounders, trampolining. GCSE may be taken and A-level sport science.
2 members of national athletics squad; 13 county athletics champions, 2 county cross-country reps; regional basketball winners; recent winner British schools orienteering; county schools hockey champions.
Activities: Pupils take bronze, silver and gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Regular outdoor pursuits programme. Community service optional. Over 70 activity clubs eg country dancing, computers, electronics, photography, art, Greek, orienteering, Christian Fellowship, science.

School life
Uniform: School uniform worn except in the sixth form.
Houses & prefects: Competitive houses. Prefects, head of school, head of house and house prefects – appointed by the Headmaster in consultation with staff.
Religion: Daily morning assembly and weekly service for all.
Social: Annual educational and ski trips abroad and exchanges with German, French, American and South African schools; small group trips (eg history and art). Pupils allowed to bring own car to school. Meals self-service. School shop. No tobacco or alcohol allowed.

Discipline Pupils failing to produce homework once might be required to produce it within 24 hours; those caught with illegal drugs would be expelled. All pupils and staff follow a formal Community Code of Conduct. Information on discipline and policies available from the Registrar.

Boarding Single-sex houses, of approximately 50. Resident qualified nurse, visiting doctors (male and female). Central dining hall. Pupils can provide and cook own snacks in houses. Visits to local town allowed with staff and parental consent.

Alumni association is run by Mr R J Lewis, c/o the school.