2026 Best Secondary Schools in Bath Area

Schools in the Bath built-up area. Bath secondary schools achieve an average Attainment 8 score of 36, well above the England average of 39, with an average FMS Inspection Score of 8.1/10, Excellent band, compared with England's 7.4/10 (Good). Hayesfield Girls School leads among state secondary schools with strong GCSE results, while Kingswood School and King Edward's School are top-ranked independent options for families considering private education. With 10 schools serving Bath, families across Lansdown, Oldfield Park, Combe Down, and Widcombe have access to both historic single-sex schools and inclusive comprehensives in this UNESCO World Heritage city. Use the search filters to compare schools by Attainment 8 or FMS Inspection Score.