Beechen Cliff School

URN: 136520 • Bath BA2 4RE

Overview

Name
Beechen Cliff School
URN
136520
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
80.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Andrew Davies (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Kipling Avenue, Bath BA2 4RE

Summary

Beechen Cliff School is a mixed secondary academy located in Bath, serving approximately 1,314 students with a capacity of 1,131. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, underpinned by its strong pastoral system and emphasis on character development. The school values the benefits of a boys' education while promoting a diverse community ethos.

The curriculum at Beechen Cliff is designed to provide a broad and balanced education, covering Key Stages 3, 4, and 5. Students have access to a range of subjects and enrichment opportunities, including extracurricular activities in sports, music, and outdoor education. The school also prioritises mental health and wellbeing, ensuring that students receive the necessary support throughout their educational journey.

Beechen Cliff School is part of the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership, which enhances collaboration and resource sharing among local schools. The school actively engages with parents and the wider community, encouraging involvement through events and initiatives that support student development and academic success.

Key details

LA
Bath and North East Somerset
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
Boarding school
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
1131
Pupils
1314
Boys
1193
Girls
121
FSM %
6.70
Open date
2011-04-01
Close date
2019-01-31
Last Ofsted
2014-03-20
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Somerset

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1314 1193 121 1131 6.70
2024-09-11 1314 1193 121 1131 6.70
2023-09-11 1314 1193 121 1131 6.70
2022-09-11 1314 1193 121 1131 6.70
2021-09-11 1314 1193 121 1131 6.70
2020-09-11 1314 1193 121 1131 6.70

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