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Beechen Cliff School

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Beechen Cliff School

Kipling Avenue, Bath, BA2 4RE

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Boys
Pupils
1,224
Ages
11-18
FSM
11.2%
Attainment 8
54.9
Ofsted
Good
Sept 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
54.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
37.0%
Basics 9-5
64.6%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
67.4%
EBacc APS
5.18
EBacc 9-5
39.4%
EBacc 9-4
47.4%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
39.12
A*-A Grades
30.7%
A*-B Grades
65.5%
AAB+ %
21.1%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 198 students entered

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About Beechen Cliff School

Beechen Cliff School is a secondary school in Bath, Bath and North East Somerset. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 54.9. The school has around 1,224 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Kipling Avenue, Bath, BA2 4RE | More schools in Bath and North East Somerset

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Beechen Cliff School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Sept 2023 — Good
  2. May 2018 — Inadequate (predecessor: Beechen Cliff School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Beechen Cliff School

What is Beechen Cliff School's Ofsted rating?
Beechen Cliff School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Beechen Cliff School's latest exam results?
Beechen Cliff School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 54.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Beechen Cliff School located?
Beechen Cliff School is a secondary school in Bath, Bath and North East Somerset (BA2 4RE).
How many pupils attend Beechen Cliff School?
Beechen Cliff School has around 1,224 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Beechen Cliff School with other schools?
View Beechen Cliff School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Bath and North East Somerset.