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Beechen Cliff School

Bath, Somerset, United Kingdom

BoysFull boardingAges 11-18State (Academy)900 pupils

Boardingly Worldly rankingProvisional

35.9/ 100
National
Academic record47
Press reputation54
Alumni63
Prestige21
Parental signal16

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Academics

Qualifications offered

GCSEA-Level

Subjects

A Level (27 subjects)Core MathsEPQ

Entrance requirements

Lower School: Up to 162 places per year allocated per admissions criteria. Sixth Form: Minimum 5 GCSEs at Grade 6, including at least Grade 4 in English Language and Mathematics, and at least Grade 6 in the chosen A Level subject or related subjects.

Life & activities

Sports

RugbyTennis

Arts

MusicTheatre and DramaBands Nights

Extra-curricular

RugbyTennisOutdoor EducationDuke of EdinburghCombined Cadet ForceTripsMusic Instrumental & Singing LessonsBands NightsTheatre and DramaClubs and Activities

Boarding & pastoral

Boarding type: Full

Dining: Refectory providing a variety of hot meals and snacks, available at both break times and lunch times.

Pastoral care: Pastoral care is based around both a Year Group system and a House system. Pupils are placed in year-based tutor groups within one of four Houses, enabling pupils to feel part of and contribute to their House community. The school works to ensure pupils are known, understood and feel valued and supported.

Boarding houses

ByronKiplingMiltonShakespeare

Latest inspection

Good (Ofsted, September 2023); Boarding provision rated Good (Ofsted, December 2023)

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