The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 6.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
6.8
37.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
12%
29.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.22
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
63% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 14–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 80
- Capacity
- 67%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bath and North East Somerset
- Head
- Mr Tim Naylor (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
27 Queen Square, Bath, Somerset, BA1 2HX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Andrew's Church School
Primary · 542m away
Lime Grove Special School
Special school · 954m away
Widcombe Infant School
Primary · 975m away
Widcombe CofE Junior School
Primary · 1.0km away
Hayesfield Girls School
Secondary · 1.0km away
Oldfield Park Infant School
Primary · 1.0km away
St Stephens Church School
Primary · 1.3km away
Beechen Cliff School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Bath Academy a selective school?
No. Bath Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Bath Academy's Ofsted rating?
Bath Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2013. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bath Academy?
Bath Academy currently has 80 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bath Academy take?
Bath Academy caters for pupils aged 14 to 19.
Where is Bath Academy?
Bath Academy is in Bath, BA1 2HX, in the Bath and North East Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bath Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Bath Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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