Royal High Bath A GSG School
- Royal High Bath
Lansdown Road
Bath
Somerset
BA1 5SZ - Head: Heidi-Jayne Boyes
- T 01225 313877
- E admissions@rhsb.gdst.net
- W www.royalhighbath.gdst.net
- A mainstream independent school for girls aged from 11 to 18 with a linked junior school
- Boarding: Yes
- Local authority: Bath and North East Somerset
- Pupils: 509; sixth formers: 90
- Religion: Non-denominational
- Fees: Day £18,945 - £19,776; Boarding £38,436 - £45,216 pa (last updated on 15/01/2025)
- Open days: September and October
- Review: View The Good Schools Guide Review
- Linked schools: Royal High Prep School Bath
What The Good Schools Guide says..
At sixth form, girls can choose between A levels or IB – the only school in Bath which offers it. Music is exceptionally well blessed with the fabulous new Steinway music school, complete with eponymous pianos, charming recital space – and head of department simply bursting with pride. DT has a well-equipped space with two-headed laser printer and other wizardry, both new and tried and trusted. RHSB girls do very well in this subject, maybe because there are no boys or…
What the school says...
Royal High School Bath is a secret gem of a school that gives girls confidence, capability and a strong set of values needed to underpin success at university, throughout careers and in achieving aspirations in every aspect of life. It is a leading independent boarding and day school for girls aged 3-18, offering a seamless journey with four unique experiences from the Nursery to the Prep School, Senior School to Sixth Form (offering A levels as well as the International Baccalaureate). Its an all-through, all-encompassing, all-girls education that delivers outstanding academic results and nurtures self assured, courteous and articulate young women who are aware of, and who can achieve, their full potential.
Established in 1864 and set in beautiful grounds within walking distance of the centre of Bath - a city combining history and tradition with a vibrant, contemporary cultural scene - Royal High School Bath is inclusive and caring, the perfect place for girls to study, have fun, make friends, enjoy life and develop a global perspective in education. ...Read more
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Curricula
International Baccalaureate: diploma - the diploma is the familiar A-level equivalent.
Other features
All-through school (for example 3-18 years). - An all-through school covers junior and senior education. It may start at 3 or 4, or later, and continue through to 16 or 18. Some all-through schools set exams at 11 or 13 that pupils must pass to move on.
What The Good Schools Guide says
Head
Since January 2025, Heidi-Jayne Boyes, previously head of Wakefield Girls’ High School. Originally from East Yorkshire, she studied geography at King's College London before 13 years travelling, honing her business and customer relations skills by managing bars and restaurants. She always had the ambition to teach so returned to the University of Hull to take a PGCE. From there she spent five years in a state school in Hendon before moving to Eastbourne College as head of geography and then Brighton Girls as deputy head academic. She’s chair of the Girls’ School Association inclusion committee and when time allows she’s an avid reader, occasional runner and enthusiastic about walking pilgrim routes across Europe.
Entrance
Mostly at year 7 by means of the school’s own entrance assessment (creative writing), if coming from anywhere other than the prep...
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Overall school performance (for comparison or review only)
Results by exam and subject
Subject results
Entry/Exit
Special Education Needs
As a selective independent school we provide support for a very few students who are neurodiverse and have learning differences such as dyslexia. We offer a palette of provision for learning support at four levels: Level 1 - We provide learning profiles for every student with a learning difficulty to assist class/subject teachers. Level 2 – In addition to differentiated and scaffolded learning in class, some students can receive support from the class teaching assistant to help them and other students access the material in class and remain focused. Level 3 –Certain students are invited to group sessions with a qualified member of the Learning Support department to work on improving their learning skills. And optional Level 4- Individual support alongside the previous levels can be offered by arrangement to allow enhanced support. Parents will pay for this additional tuition. Support time is often timetabled outside of lesson times to cause minimum disruption to the students academic day. We always value regular contact with parents, believing that working in partnership is the foundation of student progress and success. The Learning Support department provides support for your child to help them improve confidence, independence with learning and develop study habits to reach their potential. Our school is also a boarding school and we offer support for English as an additional language.
| Condition | Provision for in school |
|---|---|
| ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Might cover/be referred to as;
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), PDA , Social skills, Sensory processing disorder |
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| HI - Hearing Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
Hearing Impairment, HI - Hearing Impairment |
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| MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Learning needs, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty |
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| MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment, Sensory processing |
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| OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability
Might cover/be referred to as;
Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic , OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability, Tics, Tourettes |
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| PD - Physical Disability
Might cover/be referred to as;
PD - Physical Disability |
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| PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay, PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty |
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| SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Might cover/be referred to as;
Anxiety , Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health, SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health, Trauma |
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| SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication
Might cover/be referred to as;
DLD - Developmental Language Disorder, Selective mutism, SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication |
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| SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Complex needs, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty, Cerebral Palsy (CP) |
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| SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Auditory Processing, DCD, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting, Other specific learning difficulty, SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) |
Y |
| VI - Visual Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
Special facilities for Visually Impaired, VI - Visual Impairment |
Who came from where
| School | Year | Places | Scholarships | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazlegrove School | 2024 | 1 | 1 | 1 Art Scholarship |
| Royal High Prep School Bath | 2024 | Majority to the senior school |
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