The Paragon School
School summary
A small Christian prep in Bath, The Paragon educates boys and girls from age three through to eleven, with just 231 children on roll. That intimate scale is matched by a pupil-to-teacher ratio of around eight to one, among the lowest a parent is likely to encounter. The Independent Schools Inspectorate awarded the school its highest grade of "excellent", both overall and specifically for pupils' personal development, and found it fully compliant with regulatory standards. Nearly a quarter of pupils receive some form of SEN support, suggesting a school accustomed to looking after a range of individual needs.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 24 June 2025
Teaching & academics
With an ISI rating of "excellent", The Paragon offers a strong foundation across the primary years and prepares pupils for 11+ entry. The remarkably low pupil-to-teacher ratio of around eight to one allows close attention and pacing suited to each child. A SEN support figure of nearly 25 per cent indicates real capacity to accommodate pupils who learn in different ways.
Head · Malcolm Bond
Beyond the classroom
The school's recognition for "excellent" personal development points to a culture that values children's growth beyond the classroom. Its firm stance against mobile and smart devices, backed by support for the Smartphone Free Childhood movement, reflects a deliberate effort to protect attention and play.
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- Christian
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 24.68%
- EHC plans
- 2.16%
Mobile phone policy
Mobile/smart devices including phones and watches are not allowed. Pupils needing to carry one must hand in to reception on arrival. School supports Smartphone Free Childhood movement.
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £14,630 - £16,685
School may help families that fall on hard times
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The Paragon School 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.