The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 40.9 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
40.9
2.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.46
Band 1Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
16% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 563
- Capacity
- 91%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bath and North East Somerset
- Head
- Headteacher Ben Horan (Headmaster)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Ralph Allen Drive, Bath, BA2 5AH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMulberry Park Educate Together Primary Academy
Primary · 833m away
Ralph Allen School
Secondary · 977m away
Monkton Combe School
Independent · 1.4km away
Hambling View Independent School
Independent · 1.4km away
Beechen Cliff School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Widcombe CofE Junior School
Primary · 1.7km away
Widcombe Infant School
Primary · 1.7km away
Lime Grove Special School
Special school · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Prior Park College?
Prior Park College currently has 563 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Prior Park College take?
Prior Park College caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
Where is Prior Park College?
Prior Park College is in BA2 5AH, in the Bath and North East Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Prior Park College have a sixth form?
Yes, Prior Park College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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