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Schools in BA1

A postcode district in Bath and North East Somerset

  • Postcode district
  • 28 schools and nurseries

In short: BA1 is a postcode district in Bath and North East Somerset with 12 primary schools, 5 secondary schools and 12 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.

  • Schools and nurseries2812 primary · 5 secondary · 12 nurseries
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in BA1

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All BA1 primary schools

Top Primary Schools in BA1

12 in BA1, best first

Bathford Church School

Bath, BA1 7UB · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good or better

Results well above the England average.

28 first choices, 28 offers made

Met the standard at 1172%

England 62%

Days missed
4.3%
Pupils
138
Pupils per teacher
18.1
View school Bathford Church School

Swainswick Church School

Bath, BA1 8DB · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results above the England average.

6 first choices, 6 offers made

Met the standard at 1167%

England 62%

Days missed
5.8%
Pupils
72
Pupils per teacher
11.6
View school Swainswick Church School

St Stephens Church School

Bath, BA1 5PZ · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

64 first choices, 60 offers made

Met the standard at 1171%

England 62%

Days missed
4.6%
Pupils
360
Pupils per teacher
25.5
View school St Stephens Church School

Top Secondary Schools in BA1

5 in BA1, best first

St Mark's CofE School

Bath, BA1 6ND · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Results close to the England average.

31 first choices, 68 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1648.7

England 46.2

Days missed
13.4%
Pupils
259
Pupils per teacher
12.3
View school St Mark's CofE School

Oldfield School

Bath, BA1 9AB · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results close to the England average.

238 first choices, 207 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1647.9

England 46.2

Days missed
9.9%
Pupils
1,287
Pupils per teacher
16.4
View school Oldfield School

Nurseries in BA1

12 in BA1, highest Ofsted grade first

Sixth Forms in BA1

4 in BA1, by the school's Eduscope score

Oldfield School

Bath, BA1 9AB · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results close to the England average.

238 first choices, 207 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1647.9

England 46.2

Days missed
9.9%
Pupils
1,287
Pupils per teacher
16.4
View school Oldfield School

Bath Academy

Bath, BA1 2HX · Independent · Secondary · Ages 14 to 19

  • ISI:Inspected

Independent school. Results well below the England average.

Attainment 8 at 1620.8

England 46.2

Days missed
–
Pupils
114
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Bath Academy

Kingswood School

Bath, BA1 5RG · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19

  • ISI:Inspected

Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
886
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Kingswood School

Private Schools in BA1

4 in BA1. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Bath Academy

Bath, BA1 2HX · Independent · Secondary · Ages 14 to 19

  • ISI:Inspected

Independent school. Results well below the England average.

Attainment 8 at 1620.8

England 46.2

Days missed
–
Pupils
114
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Bath Academy

Kingswood Preparatory School

Bath, BA1 5SD · Independent · Primary · Ages 1 to 11

  • ISI:Inspected

Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
469
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Kingswood Preparatory School

Kingswood School

Bath, BA1 5RG · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19

  • ISI:Inspected

Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
886
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Kingswood School
The map

Every school in BA1, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Kingswood School, InspectedRoyal High School GDST, InspectedKingswood Preparatory School, InspectedNewbridge Primary School, GoodOldfield School, GoodBath Academy, InspectedWeston All Saints CofE Primary School, GoodBatheaston Church School, Expected standard or betterSt Saviours Junior Church School, GoodSt Saviours Infant Church School, GoodSt Andrew's Church School, GoodSt Stephens Church School, GoodBathford Church School, Good or betterSwainswick Church School, OutstandingSt Mark's CofE School, Expected standard or betterSt Mary's Catholic Primary School, Good in every areaSnapdragons Nursery Weston, GoodAtelier Nursery, OutstandingLittle Scribblers Day Nursery, GoodNoahs Ark Pre School, GoodAlice Park Nursery, GoodGuinea Lane Nursery, Good103 Club @ Weston Children's Centre, GoodThe Garden at Kingswood, GoodRiverside Nursery, Expected standard or betterPepperpot Bathford Preschool, GoodSnapdragons Nursery Grosvenor, GoodPeter Pan Pre-School, Good
  • Outstanding2
  • Good17
  • Not graded yet9
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every BA1 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

Living here

What it's like for families

BA1 has 28 schools and nurseries.

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

Keep up with schools in BA1

Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.

Questions

Questions parents ask about BA1

How many schools are in BA1?

BA1 has 28 schools, including 12 primary schools, 5 secondary schools, 12 nurseries, 4 independent schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in BA1?

The highest-ranked schools in BA1 on Eduscope are Bathford Church School, Swainswick Church School, St Stephens Church School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

How many private schools are in BA1?

There are 4 independent schools in BA1. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in BA1 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.

How do I choose the right school in BA1?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 28 schools in BA1 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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