King Edward's School vs Widcombe Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King Edward's School
Bath · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
1,151 students
Widcombe Infant School
Bath · Academy primary · Ages 5–7
182 students
| Measure | King Edward's School Bath, South West | Widcombe Infant School Bath, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #342 of 402 | #160 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #3368 of 4,090 | #1650 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–19 | Ages 5–7 |
| Students | 1,151 | 182 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,151 | 182 |
| Free school meals | – | 9.3% |
| Capacity filled | 95.1% | 101.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 23.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 0.74 | – |
| A level points per entry | 47.6 | – |
| town | Bath | Bath |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.kesbath.com | www.widcombeinfantschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Widcombe Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.4 vs 22.3).
- •King Edward's School is the larger school with 1,151 students compared with 182.
- •King Edward's School is a independent school while Widcombe Infant School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is King Edward's School better than Widcombe Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Widcombe Infant School ranks higher (83.4 vs 22.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are King Edward's School and Widcombe Infant School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Bath and Bath in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
King Edward's School: 1,151. Widcombe Infant School: 182. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King Edward's School and Widcombe Infant School rank in South West?
King Edward's School is 342nd of 402 and Widcombe Infant School is 160th of 1,695 among all-through schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).