- King Edward’s is a co-ed day school that aims to be the greenest in Bath, launching policies and making investments in solar energy, sustainable food sourcing and electric vehicles.
- A thriving co-curricular programme includes groups for esports, debating, coding and the National Cipher Challenge. Partnerships with Bath Rugby Academy, Bath Cricket Club and Bath Philharmonia enhance the sports and music provision, and an annual activities week has included trips to Pompeii, Berlin and Kenya.
- The Learning for Life initiative equips pupils to navigate adolescence, from developing healthy friendships to making wise choices, while staff and experts lead seminars for parents and carers.
- Means-tested bursaries are available and support about a fifth of senior pupils. There are also scholarships for students who excel in art, drama, music, sport and academia.
- Notable pupils include the philosopher Thomas de Quincey, the clergyman Francis Kilvert and the comedian Bill Bailey.
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