The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Girls only.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 17.1 vs national 43.8)
- This is a girls-only school
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
17.1
26.7 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
-0.04
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
11% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 3–19
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 551
- Capacity
- 59%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bath and North East Somerset
- Head
- Ms Heidi-Jayne Boyes (Head)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Royal High School Bath GDST, Bath, BA1 5SZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKingswood School
Independent · 370m away
St Stephens Church School
Primary · 380m away
Kingswood Preparatory School
Independent · 580m away
St Andrew's Church School
Primary · 992m away
Summerfield School
Special school · 1.0km away
St Mark's CofE School
Secondary · 1.0km away
St Saviours Infant Church School
Primary · 1.2km away
St Saviours Junior Church School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Royal High School GDST?
Royal High School GDST currently has 551 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Royal High School GDST take?
Royal High School GDST caters for pupils aged 3 to 19.
Where is Royal High School GDST?
Royal High School GDST is in BA1 5SZ, in the Bath and North East Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Royal High School GDST have a sixth form?
Yes, Royal High School GDST has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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