Royal High School Bath, GDST
Royal High School Bath, GDST is a girls boarding and day school in Bath, Somerset, educating pupils aged 9 - 18 and founded in 1865. Boarding fees are £15,414 - £16,202 per term. Our advice on this school is independent and free.
- Type
- Girls boarding & day
- Boarders from
- 9 - 18
- Ethos
- Non-denominational
- Guardian required
- Yes
About Royal High School Bath, GDST
The story, ethos and character of Royal High School Bath, GDST.
- Setting
- Suburb
- Ethos
- Non-denominational
- Head
- Ms Heidi-Jayne Boyes
Royal High School Bath has over 150 years' experience in delivering specialist girls' education: As a part of the Girls' Day School Trust, the largest single of education provider in the UK, we enjoy benefits such as competitive fees due to economies of scale, shared good practice and the chance for 25 girls' schools to meet and inspire each other The Alumnae network with 70,000+ members offers excellent networking possibilities across the globe in all fields.
Boarding is at the heart of our success, a community in which girls are happy and successful, building confidence and high self-esteem, while fostering qualities such as courage, loyalty, compassion and integrity. We provide a challenging curriculum designed to promote intellectual rigour, creative enquiry and critical thinking.
We have excellent academic results, a broad curriculum to ensure that every opportunity is open to every girl.
The girls in our care leave school as well-educated, well-rounded and well-balanced young women, who are able to navigate a global, multi-cultural, technology-driven world, successfully. See our VIRTUAL TOUR: https://360imagephotography. s3.
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Academics at Royal High School Bath, GDST
What pupils study at Royal High School Bath, GDST — and where it takes them.
This section provides information on: The curriculum, performing and creative arts, English as an additional , and special educational needs (SEN). About the curriculum Royal High School Bath is built on the firm foundation of over 150 years of educating young women.
We are an innovative, high-achieving school that provides a wonderful environment for girls to excel academically, thrive emotionally and develop socially. Students study: IGCSEs - Years 10 and 11 One year GCSE pre-Sixth Form Course - Year 11 A Level - Years 12 and 13 +14 photos English as an additional Students are welcome from all over the world and all EAL pupils attend mainstream lessons along with everyone else.
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Where our leavers go
Leavers' destinations In 2025, the exam results achieved in A Level and IB by Sixth Formers at Royal High Bath reflect the dedication, ambition, and academic excellence of our students, with 75% of them into their first choice of university as a result of over 90% of grades which were at A*-C and more than three-quarters of all grades at A*-B. In the IB Diploma programme, students scored an average of 40.4 points out of a maximum of 45, significantly above the global average of 31 points.
We are exceptionally proud of the 100 pct pass rate in IB. These outstanding achievements have secured them places to study a breadth of courses, both in the UK and internationally - these range from Law, Modern Languages and Business Management, Environmental Science, Medicine and Medical Imaging through to History, Sociology and Criminology, Journalism, Psychology and Popular Music.
University destinations include UCL, Exeter, Bath Spa, Warwick and Loughborough, among many others. We continue to excel at encouraging girls to embark on careers in STEM with a vast proportion of our 2025 leavers going on to study Medicine and STEM subjects at university.
Figures are indicative — contact us for the latest results.
Boarding at Royal High School Bath, GDST
Day-to-day boarding life and pastoral care at Royal High School Bath, GDST.
- Boarding houses
- Girls 1, Boys 0, Mixed 0
- Exeat weekends
- Yes
- Guardian required
- Yes
- Saturday lessons
- No
Boarding at our school At RHS we offer a full range of boarding options in Years 7-13 to suit individual family needs including, occasional stays, regular flexi boarding of up to 3 nights a week every week, weekly boarding from Sunday night to Friday after school and full boarding.
Set in secure grounds, our boarding houses are surrounded by beautiful scenery within walking distance of the UNESCO World Heritage City of Bath, in Somerset. This world-famous city offers something very special. With its diverse history and heritage, thriving creative scene and cutting-edge businesses, Bath is truly a unique to live and study.
A genuine home away from home
Our Senior School girls have a wealth of wellbeing and academic in their newly refurbished boarding houses. For our Sixth Formers, living with friends, taking on responsibility and developing independence form the basis of Gloucester House. Our boarding houses are home to girls from across the world - we're very proud to be multi-cultural.
Our diversity means our girls learn about different cultures and get the opportunity to live in a thriving, international community before embarking on their journey into the adult world. School House School House is located on the top floor of our neo-gothic Main Building.
We can arrange trusted UK guardianship for international families.
Royal High School Bath, GDST admissions
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What you'll typically need
- Recent school reports or transcript
- Passport copy
- English-language evidence (if applicable)
- Completed registration form
- A reference from the current school
Special notes to agents about entry to the school Contact Sallie Taylor, Director of Admissions and Marketing to ensure that places are available. Additional information is helpful, especially the level of English. Early applications are strongly advised especially for students hoping to be considered for scholarship places.
Application procedure and entrance tests Students will be required to have an interview (virtual or in ) and will take entrance tests. All students take a test in English. In addition the following applies: Year 7 Maths, Reasoning (CAT4) Year 8 Maths, English, Science (1 hr) Year 9 & 10 Maths, English, Science Year 12 Maths, plus others dependent on the subjects to be studied All applicants for whom English is not their first will have an interview with the Head of International Students prior to exams.
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Royal High School Bath, GDST fees & funding
What Royal High School Bath, GDST costs, what's included, and how we help with funding.
What termly boarding fees include
- Tuition
- Boarding accommodation
- All meals
- Pastoral & house care
- Most academic materials
Funding & scholarships
Registration deposits, EAL tuition, uniform and trips are usually charged separately. Many schools offer academic, sport, music and art scholarships plus means-tested bursaries — ask us and we'll send a full, current breakdown for Royal High School Bath, GDST.
Fees change year to year and by entry point. As your independent advisors we hold up-to-date figures and can compare Royal High School Bath, GDST against similar schools so you know exactly what to budget.
Figures shown are the latest we hold — we'll confirm current fees on enquiry.
Royal High School Bath, GDST location & travel
Where Royal High School Bath, GDST is, and how to get there.
Travel details Address Lansdown Road, Bath, Somerset, BA1 5SZ, England Airport transfer Bristol - £65 Heathrow - £180 Travel time to London by train Less than 2 hours Telephone +44 (0) 1225 313 877 Website https://www. royalhighbath. gdst. net/ Most convenient airports Airport Distance (miles) Drive time (minutes) 1.
Bristol 20 45 2. London Heathrow 100 120 3. London Gatwick 127 140 Most convenient train stations Station Distance (miles) Drive time (minutes) 1. Bath Spa 1 10 Local accommodation Lansdown Grove Hotel (0.7 miles) Doubletree by Hilton Bath (1.1 miles) Hotel Indigo (2.1 miles) The Royal Hotel (2.1 miles) Local area & attractions Bath is the largest city in the county of Somerset, known for and named after its Roman-built baths.
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