School Type:
Independent, all-girls day and boarding
Aged 9 to 18
Qualifications:
GCSE
A-LEVEL
Boarding Options:
Full Boarding
Weekly Boarding
Flexible / Occasional Boarding
Language Support:
EAL support
Location:
Royal High School Bath is an independent day and boarding school for girls aged 9 to 18 years located in the city of Bath, South West England.
Royal High School Bath is an independent day and boarding school for girls aged 9 to 18 years located in the city of Bath, South West England.
Royal High School Bath is a school designed for girls. Where every girl matters, every voice is heard, and every girl is empowered to explore and to try anything. We are experts in all-girls’ education and proud to be part of the Girls’ Day School Trust, the UK’s leading network of independent girls’ schools.
School Ethos / Mission Statement
Our shared ethos is to ensure that each student achieves her full potential. Regardless of whether she is a boarder or day student, our environment offers a unique academic and enrichment curriculum, personal teaching, exceptional pastoral care and personal pathways to success. In our school we aim for all members of our community to be:
– Kind, respectful and supportive
– Confident and bold
– Future ready, with a strong sense of social responsibility
– Learners for life with an ongoing aptitude for excellence, not perfectionism
Our school values are Confidence, Curiosity and Connection.
Full boarding and day fees
Day fees 2026/27
Prep (Years 5-6)
£5,322.00 - Per term 2026/27
£15,966.00 - Per year 2026/27
Seniors (Years 7-9)
£6,861.00 - Per term 2026/27
£20,583.00 - Per year 2026/27
Seniors (Years 10-11)
£6,991.00 - Per term 2026/27
£20,973.00 - Per year 2026/27
Sixth Form (Years 12-13)
£7,161.00 - Per term 2026/27
£21,483.00 - Per year 2026/27
Full Boarding fees 2026/27
Senior (Year 7-9)
£15,414.00 - Per term 2026/27
£46,242.00 - Per year 2026/27
Senior (Year 10-11)
£15,637.00 - Per term 2026/27
£46,911.00 - Per year 2026/27
Sixth Form (Year 12-13)
£16,202.00 - Per term 2026/27
£48,606.00 - Per year 2026/27
The fees above include VAT.
Academic Summary
We are passionate about helping each girl grow in confidence as she explores her talents and ambitions. Our expert teachers who are specialists in a wide range of subjects, inspire students to feed their curiosity and challenge themselves in fresh and exciting ways.
Our academic results are consistently outstanding, and every student is encouraged to take pride in her journey and to feel confident in her progress.
One-Year GCSE
Our One-Year GCSE programme offers an accelerated pathway for students who wish to strengthen their academic portfolio and achieve ambitious results in a single year.
Students can choose from an extensive range of subjects – including separate sciences, six modern and ancient languages, and a rich selection of humanities, creative and physical disciplines. The programme is designed to stretch, support and inspire, helping students build strong foundations for Sixth Form and beyond.
Early application for this programme is encouraged to ensure expectations around subject choices can be met. Once option blocks are set in March, subjects will depend upon availability and capacity.
Sixth Form
Our future-focused Sixth Form blends a strong academic programme with enriching electives and exceptional pastoral guidance. Students are supported to shape their next steps with confidence – whether they are preparing for university, creative pathways or global opportunities.
English Language Support
High-quality EAL provision is central to our international students’ success. Fully integrated into school life, it gives multilingual learners the language, clarity and confidence to thrive. Led by specialist teachers and grounded in leading research, our programme provides consistent, structured support across all subjects.
Our Head of International Students, Miss Natalie Cheers, ensures staff are equipped with effective strategies to help students excel. The exceptional 2025 results – with every Year 11 EAL student achieving grade 9 – show the impact of this approach.
If you would like to speak with Miss Cheers, our Admissions Team can arrange a call.
Extra-Curricular Activities
At Royal High we believe that education extends far beyond the classroom. Our vibrant co-curricular programme is a cornerstone of school life; designed to inspire, challenge and empower every girl to explore her passions, develop new talents, and grow into a confident, capable young woman.
Rooted in our values of curiosity, confidence and connections, our extensive range of clubs, societies, and enrichment opportunities offers something for everyone. Whether it’s debating global issues, performing on stage, representing the school in sport, or volunteering in the community, our girls are encouraged to step forward, try something new, and lead with confidence.
Participation in co-curricular activities nurtures essential life skills; resilience, teamwork, leadership, and time management that prepare our students not just for academic success, but for life beyond school. From the adventurous spirit of the Duke of Edinburgh Award to the camaraderie of team sports and the innovation of STEM clubs, every experience is designed to support development and personal growth.
Our fun packed weekend programme encourages boarding girls to try new experiences – we actively support our girls as they step outside their comfort zone in a safe, and caring environment.
Every weekend and during the evenings our boarders have access to the on-site fitness suite, our Steinway Music School and recording studio, and the 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's sports facilities.
With the safe city of Bath on the doorstep, our boarders benefit from all that it has to offer. From visiting the Roman Baths and Fashion Museum to shopping in the lively cosmopolitan Southgate area and not forgetting the annual Bath Festival. Your daughter will enjoy trips further afield too – from theatre visits in London to rock climbing in the Avon Gorge.
Boarding Community
Royal High School Bath offers a warm, nurturing and internationally diverse boarding community where girls in Years 7–13 can choose from full, weekly, short-stay or occasional boarding to suit their family needs. Set within secure, scenic grounds just a short walk from the UNESCO World Heritage city of Bath, the boarding houses provide a true home-from-home supported by an exceptionally experienced team who live alongside the girls and offer 24/7 care. Boarders benefit from a strong wellbeing and pastoral programme, leadership opportunities, and a vibrant calendar of evening and weekend activities, from local sports clubs and music lessons to cultural trips, volunteering and excursions across the region. With nutritious meals prepared daily, a focus on kindness and community, and access to the rich opportunities of Bath itself, boarding at Royal High School Bath helps girls grow in confidence, independence and global awareness.
Facilities
Royal High School Bath offers an exceptional range of facilities designed to inspire girls across academics, the arts, sport and boarding life. The campus includes specialist spaces such as the renowned Steinway Music School, dedicated art and design studios, and vibrant drama and performance areas. Sporting provision is extensive, with high-quality courts, pitches and fitness facilities that support both competitive and recreational sport. Boarding is a central part of the school community, with a modern, welcoming boarding house that provides a supportive home-from-home environment for UK and international students. Set across a beautiful and secure Bath campus, these facilities create an enriching environment where girls can learn, create, explore and thrive.
Exam Results
Our girls go on to pursue different passions and specialise in a number of exciting, innovative and important areas – in their higher education and their careers. On top of outstanding academic results, our girls leave us as confident, well-rounded individuals with a global network of opportunities.
In 2025 Sixth Form students at Royal High Bath celebrated success in their A Levels, with an impressive 41% of all grades being A*-A.
75% of our 2025 year group went onto their first choice of university.
We continue to excel at encouraging girls to embark on careers in STEM with 60% of our 2025 leavers going on to study Medicine and STEM subjects at university. 54% of our 2025 cohort secured places at Russell Group Universities.
IN 2025 100% of our EAL students secured grade 9 at IGCSE for their ESL (English as a second language) examinations
Pastoral Care
Royal High is a school where every girl matters, every voice is heard, and everyone is empowered to explore and to try anything. We want every girl to enjoy their time at Royal High 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.
At the heart of what we do is a desire to educate and empower a school of curious young people by equipping them with the skills, confidence and compassion to live a life unlimited. Along with the academic excellence the school is renowned for, we pride ourselves on how we nurture compassion as much as excellence, where girls spark off one another and support each other as they build skills and confidence for learning and in life.
Every girl has the freedom to express herself individually and collectively, explore what excites her and experience new interests, independence, friendships and sisterhood, which will take them way beyond the classroom.
We take mental and physical health and well-being very seriously at Royal High Bath and have a comprehensive pastoral structure in place throughout the School.
Latest Inspection Report & Rating (ISI / Ofsted):
Following the Independent Schools Inspectorate visit in March 2024, Royal High Bath is identified as a ‘forward-looking’ place that staff and pupils feel ‘proud to belong to.’ It is also gratifying to see that the inspectors recognised all the progress students make through using our Royal High Learner Qualities to bring about personal character development as well as academic achievement. Our girl-centred teaching is lauded in the Prep and Senior School highlighting the well-planned but flexible lessons and the teachers’ use of praise to motivate students to be brave and take ‘measured risks so they are not afraid to make mistakes’ and learn from them.
Praise is also given to our boarding houses as a welcoming environment where each pupil is celebrated as an individual and can feel comfortable and safe. The report also highlights the quality of pastoral care throughout the school as well as the leadership and mentoring opportunities and our expertise in careers education and preparing them for their next stage of their lives.
Where to find Royal High School Bath
Set on Lansdown Road with sweeping views over the historic city of Bath, Royal High School Bath occupies a striking Grade II listed building that combines heritage architecture with thoroughly modern learning spaces. The school sits in one of the most enviable locations of any independent school in the country — within walking distance of the centre of Bath.
Bristol Airport (BRS) — approximately 30 minutes by car. The closest international gateway, with direct routes across Europe, the Middle East and beyond.
London Heathrow (LHR) — approximately 1 hour 40 minutes by car via the M4, or a fast and direct train from Bath Spa to London Paddington in around 1 hour 25 minutes, with Heathrow accessible via the Elizabeth line from Paddington in a further 30 minutes.