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Royal High School GDST

Other independent school · BA1 5SZ

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#397 of 2,536

Better than 84% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages9 to 18
Pupils484
GenderGirls
Head teacherMs Heidi-Jayne Boyes
Local authorityBath and North East Somerset
Opened01 Jan 1909
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 109348.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolBath and North East SomersetEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.16.749.246.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.0%69.7%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.0%52.1%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.0%13.8%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%66.7%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 463--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolBath and North East SomersetEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.40.32, better than England, better than Bath and North East Somerset35.3235
Average A-level gradeB--
Average points, best three A-levels41.83, better than England, better than Bath and North East Somerset35.8835.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsB+--
AAB or better17.5%, similar to England, similar to Bath and North East Somerset17.1%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.-0.04, similar to England--
A-level progressAverage, similar to England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study53--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.z--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils484
Girls484
Boys0
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.64
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.7

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.85.1%
Higher education52.2%
Employment20.9%
Further education7.5%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.4.5%
Apprenticeship0%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

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Frequently asked questions about Royal High School GDST

How does Royal High School GDST rank in England?

Royal High School GDST ranks 397 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 84% of schools).

What are Royal High School GDST's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Royal High School GDST was B, and 17.5% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend Royal High School GDST?

Royal High School GDST has 484 pupils aged 9 to 18.

Does Royal High School GDST have a sixth form?

Yes, Royal High School GDST teaches students up to age 18.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.