Beechen Cliff School

URN: 146972 • Bath BA2 4RE

Overview

Name
Beechen Cliff School
URN
146972
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Boys
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
66.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Tim Markall (since 2025)
Telephone
01225480466
Website
Visit
Address
Kipling Avenue, Bath BA2 4RE

Summary

Beechen Cliff School, located in Bath, is a secondary academy for boys with a current enrolment of 1,224 students, exceeding its capacity of 1,146. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, emphasising pastoral care and character development. It operates a house system to promote community spirit and engagement among students.

The curriculum at Beechen Cliff encompasses a broad range of subjects, with a strong focus on academic excellence and personal growth. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, music, and outdoor education, encouraging students to develop their interests and skills outside the classroom. The school also prioritises mental health and wellbeing, providing resources and support for students.

Beechen Cliff School is part of the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership, which enhances collaborative opportunities and resources. The school actively engages with parents through various initiatives, including a Parent-Teacher Association and regular communication regarding student progress and school events.

Key details

LA
Bath and North East Somerset
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
Boarding school
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Capacity
1146
Pupils
1224
Boys
1113
Girls
111
FSM %
11.20
Open date
2019-02-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-09-22
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Somerset

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1224 1113 111 1146 11.20
2024-09-11 1210 1096 114 1146 10.90
2023-09-11 1307 1176 131 1146 9.60
2022-09-11 1307 1176 131 1146 9.60
2021-09-11 1273 1175 98 1146 9.00
2020-09-11 1286 1184 102 1146 7.30

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