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Paragon School

Prep school in Bath with a linked route into Prior Park College, a broad curriculum and a strong emphasis on small classes.

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Leavers Destinations

The Paragon is the junior school of Prior Park College. In 2025, the school said 72% of its Year 6 cohort would continue to Prior Park College, and it presents leavers' destinations as part of an annual secondary-destination update.

Scholarships

Paragon highlights awards and scholarships won by its Year 6 leavers at destination senior schools, and links these alongside destinations in its recent end-of-year leavers' coverage.

Inspection Snapshot

In the June 2025 ISI report, all the relevant standards were met. Inspectors highlighted a comprehensive curriculum, good progress including for pupils with SEND and EAL, and effective safeguarding, while recommending more consistent use of assessment data across all subjects.

Assessment Approach

Paragon's 2025 ISI report says English and maths are monitored through regular assessments, including standardised tests and teacher-led evaluations, with termly pupil progress meetings used to identify where pupils need extra support or more challenge.

Parents Like

  • It gives families a prep option inside the Prior Park family of schools.
  • The smaller size can feel more personal than some Bath rivals.
  • Its setting and access to Prior Park facilities stand out at this age range.

How the School Describes Itself

  • The school describes itself as broad, warm and academically ambitious.
  • Published language repeatedly highlights small classes and specialist teaching.
  • It also leans on its woodland setting and close relationship with Prior Park College.

Fee Profile

Annual fees including VAT.

Reception£14,630
Year 1£14,630
Year 2£14,630
Year 3£16,272
Year 4£16,272
Year 5£16,682
Year 6£16,682

Bursaries

Paragon’s fees page says bursaries are awarded under the Prior Park Schools means-tested policy in response to parental need, either to relieve difficulty for an existing Paragon family or to support entry to Prior Park College. The 2025 admissions policy adds that bursaries for new entrants to The Paragon are not generally considered. Any award replaces other discounts and is reviewed as family circumstances change.