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Beechen Cliff School
Kipling Avenue, Bath, Somerset, BA2 4RE, Bath and North East Somerset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
72.3 / 100
Top 28%
Better than 72% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,224
Capacity
1,146
Ages
11–18
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
107%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, achieving an Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 15% of schools nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths stands at 79%, with 65% attaining grade 5 or higher, indicating solid foundational skills. Additionally, a high EBacc entry rate of 67% reflects a commitment to a broad and balanced curriculum, making it a compelling choice for parents seeking quality education for their children.
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Last inspected: 21 September 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 55.0 | Top 15% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 79% | Top 17% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 65% | Top 13% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 67% | Top 13% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 47% | Top 13% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British78.8%
White Other6.2%
Mixed Other3.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Other1.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Asian Other1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Asian Indian0.7%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Black Other0.5%
Black African0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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51.37226, -2.36032 · BA2 4RE
School details
Local authorityBath and North East Somerset
RegionSouth West
URN146972
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.beechencliff.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Beechen Cliff School rated by Ofsted?
Beechen Cliff School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 September 2023.
Is Beechen Cliff School a good school?
Beechen Cliff School scores 72.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 28% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Beechen Cliff School in GCSEs?
Beechen Cliff School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 55.0. 79% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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