Our guide brings together everything you need to know about local schools, from their ethos and achievements to details of upcoming open days.
Whether you’re exploring primary, secondary, or sixth form options, you can use it to plan the next step in your child’s education. With insights into facilities, extracurricular opportunities, and community spirit, it’s the perfect starting point for making an informed and confident choice for your child’s future.
Bath Academy
27 Queen Square, Bath, BA1 2HX | 01225 334 577
[email protected] | www.bathacademy.co.uk
Bath Academy is a sixth-form college specialising in personalised education. As a small, private, tutorial college, academic courses are tailored to individual needs, providing students with the best opportunity of applying successfully to the university of their dreams. Our non-selective college is on the edge of Queen Square and teaching takes place in small class sizes.
Regular testing and formative assessments enable students to recognise their strengths and weaknesses and set realistic and challenging goals, yet the atmosphere remains relaxed, with teachers on first name terms and no uniform. Our highest priority is students’ happiness and fulfilled ambitions. Wellbeing and career guidance include psychometric assessments, UCAS application support, our Learning Support Specialists and our Enrichment Programme.
We offer GCSEs, A-Levels, resits, and Foundation programmes. This September 92% of alumni achieved entry to their first-choice university.
Bath College
Bath College, Avon Street, Bath BA1 1UP | 01225 312191
[email protected] | www.bathcollege.ac.uk
Meet your kind of people at Bath College.
College is more than just courses, it’s about connection, community, and finding your place. At Bath College, you’ll discover a welcoming, inclusive environment where you can be yourself, meet new people, and feel supported every
step of the way.
Whether you’re starting fresh or switching paths, we’re here to help you:
- Settle in and feel at home
- Join clubs, societies, and student-led events
- Build friendships that last
- Thrive in a space where everyone belongs
- Explore your interests and grow in confidence
We believe college should be a place where you feel seen, heard, and valued. Let us help you find your people, and your path.
Downside School
Stratton-on-the-Fosse, Radstock BA3 4RJ | 01761 235100
[email protected] | www.downside.co.uk
Discover Downside, one of England’s leading co-educational schools for pupils aged 11–18. Just 25 minutes from Bath and set within acres of peaceful countryside, Downside offers the best of both worlds: space to grow and learn, with easy connections to the city. A daily minibus service runs from the centre of Bath, making the journey simple and convenient for families.
Renowned for outstanding academic results, Downside is equally committed to exceptional pastoral care. Day pupils benefit from wraparound care until 9pm, providing support, structure and flexibility for busy families. Rooted in the Roman Catholic tradition but warmly welcoming pupils of all faiths and none, the school fosters a community where every individual is known, valued and encouraged to flourish.
At Downside, education extends beyond the classroom: it’s about character, confidence and compassion. Come and experience the calm, purposeful environment where young people thrive.
Kingswood School
Lansdown Road, Bath, BA1 5RG | 01225 734200
[email protected] | www.kingswood.bath.sch.uk
An introduction from the principal of the Kingswood Foundation, Andrew Gordon-Brown
What sets Kingswood apart is the true sense of community and quality of our pastoral care. We have a welcoming, inclusive community where academic rigour is matched with opportunity and a culture that encourages students to flourish.
Our incredible teaching and support staff ensure each pupil feels valued and cared for. This forms the basis of each young person’s sense of self-worth and self-confidence and the foundation that allows them to learn, build friendships and find and develop their talents. It was a particularly proud moment this year when, after excellent A-Level results, our Year 11 cohort achieved our best-ever GCSE results, leading the way amongst the Bath and Bristol schools.
Our vision is to offer a well-rounded, modern education; for young people to leave with great exam results, but just as importantly with personal qualities, character and to go on and lead meaningful lives.
Monkton Combe School
Church Lane, Monkton Combe, Bath BA2 7HG | 01225 721100
[email protected] | www.monktoncombeschool.com
Be Known: At the heart of our community is a commitment to building meaningful relationships between staff and pupils. The benefits extend well beyond the classroom; most importantly, each child is known and supported to discover more about themselves, their beliefs, values, skills, and strengths.
Be Inspired: Inspiring pupils takes many forms: fostering a love of learning in academic subjects and our rich co-curricular programme; finding inspiration in older students and, in time, becoming role models. It’s about discovering passions and gaining a deeper understanding of themselves and their journey.
Be Ambitious: The kindness that permeates Monkton means pupils feel empowered to be bold, take risks, and learn from their experiences. Our goal is for pupils to leave not only ambitious to succeed, but with a true sense of success: building ethical companies, fighting injustice, creating beauty through the arts, tackling scientific challenges, or making a difference as compassionate leaders.
Photo © StuThomas.com
St Gregory’s Catholic College
Combe Hay Lane, Odd Down, BA2 8PA | 01225 832873
[email protected] | www.st-gregorys.org.uk
St Gregory’s Catholic College is a high-performing, co-educational secondary school for students aged 11–18, where academic excellence, personal growth and spiritual development go hand in hand.
As a Catholic school, it provides students with a moral compass rooted in Gospel Values and Catholic Social Teaching, supporting their unique growth and development. With a broad and inspiring curriculum, outstanding pastoral care and a culture of aspiration, students are empowered to flourish: academically, personally and spiritually. The school fosters curiosity, creativity and leadership, preparing young people to thrive in a changing world.
Whether through the arts, sciences, sport or service, students are encouraged to explore their passions and become confident, compassionate individuals. St Gregory’s warmly welcomes families of all faiths or none into its inclusive and supportive community, where every child is known, valued and inspired to become their best self.
St Mary’s Calne
Curzon Street, Calne SN11 0DF | 01249 857200
[email protected] | www.stmaryscalne.org
St Mary’s Calne is an exceptional independent day and boarding school for girls aged 11 to 18, set on a 27-acre site in Wiltshire.
With an intentionally small community of 350 pupils, we ensure outstanding pastoral care and highly personalised education.
Every girl is known, supported and encouraged to thrive. Pupils enjoy first-class facilities, including modern science laboratories, a theatre and sports complex. Yet it is the spirit of the school that sets us apart.
Head Mrs Anne Wakefield said: “Our community is built on a strong culture where pupils are encouraged to be bold, be kind and, most importantly, to be themselves.”
This summer, 71% of GCSE grades were 9–7, with over 41% of pupils achieving at least nine of those top grades. At A-Level, 62% of grades were A*–A, enabling leavers to progress to leading universities. We invite you to experience St Mary’s Calne at our open day on Saturday 20th September.
