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King Edward's School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

King Edward's School is an other independent not applicable school in Bath and North East Somerset , serving pupils aged 3-19, with 1193 pupils, and a capacity of 1210 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3-19

Age range

1,193

Pupils

1,210

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

King Edward's School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for King Edward's School?

The catchment area for King Edward's School is the geographic zone Bath and North East Somerset uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Bath and North East Somerset publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for King Edward's School is set by Bath and North East Somerset and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Bath and North East Somerset before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Bath and North East Somerset catchment area documents →

King Edward's School: 1210 places, 99% filled: nearing capacity

King Edward's School has a published admission number of 1210 places. 1193 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 99%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 1210, Bath and North East Somerset's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Bath and North East Somerset publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Bath and North East Somerset school admissions →

King Edward's School: School Information

Full address
North Road, Bath, BA2 6HU
Local authority
Bath and North East Somerset
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
3-19 years
DfE URN
109374

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If King Edward's School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to King Edward's School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: King Edward's School

What is the catchment area for King Edward's School?

The catchment area for King Edward's School is the geographic zone Bath and North East Somerset uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Bath and North East Somerset publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is King Edward's School oversubscribed?

King Edward's School is operating close to its capacity of 1210 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for King Edward's School?

Admission to King Edward's School is managed by Bath and North East Somerset. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does King Edward's School cover?

King Edward's School is a not applicable school in Bath and North East Somerset, serving pupils aged 3-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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