Prior Park College
Prior Park College is a co-ed boarding and day school in Bath, Somerset, educating pupils aged 11 - 18 and founded in 1830. Boarding fees are £16,228 - £16,228 per term. Our advice on this school is independent and free.
- Type
- Co-ed boarding & day
- Boarders from
- 11 - 18
- Ethos
- Christian
- Guardian required
- Yes
About Prior Park College
The story, ethos and character of Prior Park College.
- Setting
- City
- Ethos
- Christian
- Head
- Mr Ben Horan
Ranked by the Oxford Royale Academy as the one of the most beautiful boarding schools in the UK, Prior Park College is a co-educational, Christian, Boarding and Day School that overlooks the UNESCO World Heritage City of Bath. Prior Park aims to help its students explore who they are and find the adult they wish to be.
It is a school where every student feels known, valued and cared for. We serve our young people by giving them a high-quality education both inside and outside of the classroom. We challenge our students to be the best, and truest, versions of themselves, and we provide this challenge in a caring and supportive way.
At Prior Park, students are happy and successful, in that order.
Bath has good rail links, with London Paddington 1hr 25 mins by direct train. Proximity to Bristol, Heathrow and Gatwick international airports allow easy transfer for our international students. What the school is known for? Great schools, like Prior Park, help students to explore who they are and find the adult they wish to be.
Prior Park College delivers an outstanding all round education that embraces a wide curriculum and produces impressive graduates. Whilst academic results remain hugely important, Prior encourages its students to take part in all the opportunities on offer - acting and singing in first class performances, competing for their team or House, producing impressive works of art, leading our Charities work.
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Academics at Prior Park College
What pupils study at Prior Park College — and where it takes them.
English Language, English Literature or English as an Additional Language, Mathematics. Students are then able to choose 6 optional subjects from: Art, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Classical Studies, Combined Science, Computer Science, Design and Technology, Drama, French, Further Mathematics, Geography, History, Latin, Mandarin, Music, Photography, Physical Education, Physics, Religion and Philosophy, Spanish, Textiles.
It may also be possible to take a GCSE in another if you are a native or fluent speaker. At A Level, the majority of our students take 3 subjects plus an extra qualification - this could be a more vocational qualification in drama or sports leadership, or completing the Extended Project Qualification.
Programmes offered
Subjects offered
Where our leavers go
The majority of our students go on to study at university and at their first choice institution. These include Oxford, Cambridge, Russell Group Universities, such as Imperial and LSE, as well as a number of places at Medical School.
We also have students who go on to overseas universities in the US, Canada and Europe. Our students study a broad range of subjects at university, including: Aerospace Engineering, Politics and International Relations, Biological Sciences, Architecture, Journalism, Theology, Economics, Classics, Law, History, Psychology, Drama and English, Languages, Chemistry, Textiles, Criminology, Agriculture, Music, Computer Science, Sport and Exercise Science.
Figures are indicative — contact us for the latest results.
Boarding at Prior Park College
Day-to-day boarding life and pastoral care at Prior Park College.
- Boarding houses
- Girls 1, Boys 1, Mixed 0
- Exeat weekends
- No
- Guardian required
- Yes
- Saturday lessons
- No
at Prior is happy and vibrant. In the evenings and at weekends, boarders have access to many of the on-site facilities and trips/activities are frequently organised, ranging from cultural and active experiences to opportunities for retail therapy!
Weekend activities include: outings to theme parks, the beach, bowling and the cinema; visits to Bath and other historic locations; weekend sports fixtures and Saturday Active; in-house events such as BBQs, baking, and film nights. Fitness facilities are available to boarders in the evenings and weekends.
A genuine home away from home
St Paul's House is in an historic building and provides attractive shared accommodation and study bedrooms for the 80 or so boy boarders, while St Mary's House, situated in the beautiful Priory with its own garden, is home to approximately 70 girls.
Both boarding houses have sitting rooms, kitchens and study areas. A family atmosphere pervades the boarding houses. Feedback from BBSW Fam Trip, March 2023"The school pays attention to the happiness of each student.""Accommodation was very nice and clean with large rooms.""Amazing boarding houses for both boys and girls." St.
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Prior Park College admissions
How children join Prior Park College, and how we make it simple.
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Assessment, offer & enrolment
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What you'll typically need
- Recent school reports or transcript
- Passport copy
- English-language evidence (if applicable)
- Completed registration form
- A reference from the current school
Special notes to agents about entry to the school Our aim is to admit pupils with academic and other qualities such that the child would gain the maximum benefit from the opportunities available at Prior Park College. We are keen to have a broad and balanced range of nationalities helping to ensure pupils integrate fully.
House System There are two boarding houses at Prior Park, boys are located in St Paul's, and girls in St Mary's and each boarding house has a Boarding House Parent. Up to 150 full, weekly and flexi boarders live in the family atmosphere provided in these homes away from home.
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Prior Park College fees & funding
What Prior Park College costs, what's included, and how we help with funding.
What termly boarding fees include
- Tuition
- Boarding accommodation
- All meals
- Pastoral & house care
- Most academic materials
Funding & scholarships
Registration deposits, EAL tuition, uniform and trips are usually charged separately. Many schools offer academic, sport, music and art scholarships plus means-tested bursaries — ask us and we'll send a full, current breakdown for Prior Park College.
Fees change year to year and by entry point. As your independent advisors we hold up-to-date figures and can compare Prior Park College against similar schools so you know exactly what to budget.
Figures shown are the latest we hold — we'll confirm current fees on enquiry.
Prior Park College location & travel
Where Prior Park College is, and how to get there.
Travel details Address Ralph Allen Drive, Combe Down, Bath, Somerset, BA2 5AH, England Airport transfer Student transfers from the main airports are included in our boarding fee providing travel is on the allocated journey dates. There are frequent coach and train services to available from Heathrow, Gatwick and Bristol airports, and frequent trains to and from London/Bath Spa (journey time 1 hour 20 mins).
Travel time to London by train Less than 2 hours Telephone +44 (0)1225 835 353 Website https://www. priorparkcollege. com/ Most convenient airports Airport Distance (miles) Drive time (minutes) 1. Bristol 16 50 2. London Heathrow 80 120 3. London Gatwick 95 180 Most convenient train stations Station Distance (miles) Drive time (minutes) 1.
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