Is Beechen Cliff School a boys school?

Yes — Beechen Cliff School is a boys school.

How many pupils does Beechen Cliff School have?

Beechen Cliff School has 1,224 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Beechen Cliff School's Ofsted rating?

Beechen Cliff School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 September 2023).

How does Beechen Cliff School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Beechen Cliff School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 56.4 in 2025/26.

Is Beechen Cliff School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Beechen Cliff School is part of MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP.

Where is Beechen Cliff School?

Beechen Cliff School is located at Kipling Avenue, Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, BA2 4RE.

Beechen Cliff School

Kipling Avenue, Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, BA2 4RE

Good

Inspected 21 September 2023

Good

Ofsted

56.4

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

1,224

Pupils

Boys

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Beechen Cliff School

Beechen Cliff School is an academy converter in Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,224 pupils on roll and admits boys pupils only. It is part of MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 September 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 56.4 (2025/26). 9.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 7.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Bath and North East Somerset →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Boys
Pupils / Capacity: 1,224 / 1,055 (116%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 21 September 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

9.4%

Free school meals

7.5%

EAL

2.4%

SEN support

14.8%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

56.4

Attainment 8

173 pupils

69.9%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

83.2%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

A-level average grade

171 students

21.1%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

78%

To higher education

37%

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

98%

Sustained destination

89%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

6.1%

Overall absence

15.7%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

64.03

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -7.4 vs 2023/24

19.1

Pupils per teacher

↑ +2.2 vs 2023/24

12.71

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +2.6 vs 2023/24

£49,154

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 14% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,306 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +3.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,114

Spend per pupil

£7,450

Income per pupil

53%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Kipling Avenue, Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, BA2 4RE
Phone: 01225480466
Head Teacher: Tim Markall
Website: www.beechencliff.org.uk

Academy Trust

MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Beechen Cliff School?: Beechen Cliff School is an academy converter in Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
Is Beechen Cliff School a boys school?: Yes — Beechen Cliff School is a boys school.
How many pupils does Beechen Cliff School have?: Beechen Cliff School has 1,224 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Beechen Cliff School's Ofsted rating?: Beechen Cliff School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 September 2023).
How does Beechen Cliff School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Beechen Cliff School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 56.4 in 2025/26.
Is Beechen Cliff School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Beechen Cliff School is part of MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP.
Where is Beechen Cliff School?: Beechen Cliff School is located at Kipling Avenue, Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, BA2 4RE.