Schools in Bath

Find schools in Bath with Ofsted ratings on our free interactive map. See distances from any address, filter by primary or secondary, and view exam results.

Choosing a School in Bath

Bath and North East Somerset has no state grammar schools but consistently performs above national averages. The compact city means most schools are accessible from anywhere. Popular family areas include Bathwick and Widcombe (close to the city centre with strong primaries), Oldfield Park (more affordable, good community schools), and Combe Down on the southern edge. Many families also look at schools in nearby villages like Bathford and Bathampton. Bath & North East Somerset Council handles admissions.

Primary Schools in Bath

Bath has excellent primary schools across the city, with many rated Good or Outstanding. Popular areas include Widcombe, Bathwick, and Weston. Examples of well-known primaries include:

  • Widcombe Infant SchoolAges 4-7
  • Bathwick St Mary CE PrimaryAges 4-11
  • St Stephen's CE Primary SchoolAges 4-11
  • Weston All Saints CE PrimaryAges 4-11
  • Oldfield Park Infant SchoolAges 4-7

Secondary Schools in Bath

Bath's secondary schools are comprehensive, with several strong performers. Beechen Cliff is boys-only while Hayesfield is girls-only. Examples include:

  • Ralph Allen SchoolAges 11-18
  • Beechen Cliff SchoolAges 11-18 (Boys)
  • Hayesfield Girls SchoolAges 11-18 (Girls)
  • Oldfield SchoolAges 11-18
  • St Mark's SchoolAges 11-16

How Are Averages Calculated?

When viewing a school's performance data, you'll see comparisons like "+12% vs avg". These averages are calculated from all schools in our database, covering over 20,000 state-funded schools across England. For primary schools, we show KS2 SATs results (percentage meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths). For secondary schools, we show GCSE results (percentage achieving grade 5 or above in English and maths).

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