Royal High School Bath
Key Information
At Royal High School Bath, an independent girls' school, we offer an outstanding education to girls aged 3-18. Royal High School Bath regularly achieves high GCSE, A Level and International Baccalaureate results. Our accommodation is set in secure grounds and within walking distance of the UNESCO World Heritage City of Bath, in Somerset.
History of the School
Originally two schools, The Royal School, founded in 1865 with a little help from Queen Victoria and Florence Nightingale, and Bath High School, founded in 1875 as one of the first Girls' Day School Trust school outside London, our school is a mixture of these two outstanding independent girls’ schools merging back in 1998. We are hugely proud of our heritage and illustrious history with every student, teacher, parent, patron and supporter having played a key role in shaping who we are today - a school providing pioneering, first-class education to girls.
Pre-16 qualifications
Royal High School Bath maintains a commitment to breadth and balance during the GCSE years, with appropriate time given to creative arts, humanities and languages as well as core subjects. All students in Years 10 and 11 study English Language and English Literature, Mathematics, at least one Modern Language and Science. In Science, students achieve either a Science Double Award or a Triple Award International GCSE in Biology, Chemistry and/or Physics. Additional subjects including Dance and Classical options are also available. Our teaching aims for the best possible grades, but also continues to go beyond the test, combining enjoyment and enthusiasm with rigour and challenge.
Post 16 qualifications
At Royal High School Bath we are proud to offer two distinct Sixth Form pathways, A Levels and the International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma. Our A Level programme allows students to focus on three main subjects with additional enrichment subjects, the Tripos and the EPQ (Extended Project Qualification). The IB Diploma is a highly regarded qualification enabling students to take a selection of subjects across six disciplines and is united by the Core of the diploma: Theory of Knowledge, CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) and the Extended Essay. There is a greater focus on coursework and a wider variety of forms of assessment.
Academic performance
Boarding accommodation
Our accommodation is set in secure grounds and within walking distance of the UNESCO World Heritage City of Bath, in Somerset. We pride ourselves in providing a home away from home where girls can develop her sense of confidence and network of international friendships that will span a lifetime. With spacious common rooms, quiet study areas and stylish bedrooms, our girls are supported both academically and pastorally through their formative years at senior school. Gloucester House offers Sixth Formers an exclusive space to socialise, study and enjoy their home. With the choice of a single or twin study bedroom, the girls have access to comfortable communal areas, a large modern kitchen and quiet study areas.
Pastoral care
We want every girl to enjoy their time at Royal High School Bath and achieve their potential. We know girls achieve their best and are most motivated to learn when they are happy and feel supported and valued. We take mental and physical health and well-being very seriously and have a comprehensive pastoral structure in place throughout the School with robust tutoring, one-to-one meetings with Heads of Year, Wellbeing Angels, and our Peer Mentoring programme, for which we are recognised as a Beacon School by the Mental Health Foundation.
Extra-curricular activities
We offer a full programme of extra-curricular activities from music, to sport, art and more. In addition, our boarders enjoy a packed programme of weekend activities, where we encourage girls to have fun, build friendships and try new experiences. Activities are varied, from pizza parties and white water rafting to visiting Harry Potter World, shopping trips and much more.
General school facilities
Our boarders have access to excellent on-site facilities including a fitness suite and sporting facilities, Steinway Music School and recording studio, Library as well as beautiful grounds overlooking Bath. We have links with other local schools, the local tennis club, nearby riding stables and have access to Bath University sports facilities.
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