- This day school for girls aged 3-18 in a leafy suburb of Bath is the result of a merger in 1998 of two historic, independent girls’ schools – the Royal School, founded by Queen Victoria and Florence Nightingale, and Bath High School.
- As a member of the Girls’ Day School Trust, its aim is to empower girls to thrive in a single-sex setting, building self-confidence and resilience as well as academic achievement.
- In the sixth form, girls can take A-levels or study for the International Baccalaureate. In 2024, 69 per cent of leavers got a place at a Russell Group university. The school rejects gender stereotypes and 85 per cent of students taking A-levels take at least one Stem subject.
- The prep school has 11 acres of grounds. Pupils of all ages learn at the £2 million Steinway Music School. The boarding houses have been renovated and girls aged 11-18 are offered flexible and full boarding options.
- There are scholarships for academic talent and specific disciplines such as art, dance, drama, music, sport and design technology for girls entering years 7, 9, and 12.
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